With 237 million inhabitants, Indonesia is the world’s fourth most populous country. Despite the global economic crisis, Indonesia has witnessed steady economic growth in recent years. The country rose to lower middle income status in 2009, with overall poverty falling from 16.7% in 2004 to 14.15% in 2009 (WFP).

Agricultural Production
Agricultural Production2006200720082009
Rice Production
FAO 2008
54,454,900 MT57,157,400 MT60,251,100 MT64,398,900 MT
Wheat Production
FAO 2008
MT MT MT MT
Maize Production
FAO 2008
11,609,500 MT13,287,500 MT16,323,900 MT17,629,700 MT
Soybean Production
FAO 2010
747,611 MT592,634 MT776,491 MT974,512 MT
Agricultural Exports
Agricultural Exports2005200620072008
Rice Exports
FAO 2008
42,286 MT958.00 MT1,614 MT2,497 MT
Wheat Exports
FAO 2008
13,269 MT16,106 MT73,800 MT39,500 MT
Maize Exports
FAO 2008
54,009 MT28,074 MT101,740 MT107,001 MT
Soybean Exports
FAO 2008
876.00 MT4,633 MT1,872 MT1,025 MT
Agricultural Imports
Agricultural Imports2005200620072008
Rice Imports
FAO 2008
271,334 MT683,720 MT1,119,500 MT202,805 MT
Wheat Imports
FAO 2008
4,428,510 MT4,584,230 MT4,649,140 MT4,497,190 MT
Maize Imports
FAO 2008
185,597 MT1,775,320 MT701,953 MT286,541 MT
Soybean Imports
FAO 2008
1,086,180 MT1,132,140 MT2,240,800 MT1,173,100 MT