With 237 million inhabitants, Indonesia is the world’s fourth most populous country. Despite recent global economic crises, Indonesia has witnessed steady economic growth in recent years. The country rose to lower middle income status in 2009 and has experienced a gradual reduction in overall poverty, from 17 percent in 2004 to 13 percent in early 2010 (IFAD 2012). Indonesia’s economic growth is expected to reach 6 percent in 2012 and 6.4 percent in 2013. The country’s gross national income per capita has steadily risen from $2,200 in the year 2000 to $3,720 in 2009.

Agricultural Production
Agricultural Production2007200820092010
Rice Production
FAO 2013
57,157,400 MT60,251,100 MT64,398,900 MT66,469,400 MT
Wheat Production
FAO 2012
MT MT MT MT
Maize Production
FAO 2012
13,287,500 MT16,323,900 MT17,629,700 MT18,327,600 MT
Soybean Production
FAO 2013
592,634 MT776,491 MT974,512 MT907,031 MT
Agricultural Exports
Agricultural Exports2006200720082009
Rice Exports
FAO 2013
940.00 MT1,194 MT1,867 MT2,395 MT
Wheat Exports
FAO 2012
16,106 MT73,800 MT39,500 MT15,291 MT
Maize Exports
FAO 2012
28,074 MT101,740 MT107,001 MT62,575 MT
Soybean Exports
FAO 2012
4,633 MT1,872 MT1,025 MT446.00 MT
Agricultural Imports
Agricultural Imports2005200620072008
Rice Imports
FAO 2013
188,945 MT456,100 MT1,406,278 MT288,369 MT
Wheat Imports
FAO 2012
4,428,510 MT4,584,230 MT4,649,140 MT4,497,190 MT
Maize Imports
FAO 2008
185,597 MT1,775,321 MT701,953 MT286,541 MT
Soybean Imports
FAO 2013
1,086,180 MT1,132,140 MT2,240,800 MT1,173,100 MT
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