West Java, Indonesia's Top Mangosteen Producer in 2023

According to data from the Central Bureau of Statistics (BPS), Indonesia produced 397,175 tons of mangosteens in 2023.

This volume increased by 15.6% compared to 2022, when production reached 343,663 tons.

In 2023, West Java was the largest mangosteen-producing province, with 115,023 tons, or 29% of national total production.

It was followed by East Java and Central Java, which produced 84,244 tons and 38,867 tons of mangosteens respectively.

Meanwhile, the provinces with the lowest mangosteen production were DKI Jakarta and Gorontalo, each producing only 1 ton.

The following is a list of the 10 provinces with the largest mangosteen production in 2023:

1. West Java: 115,023 tons
2. East Java: 84,244 tons
3. Central Java: 38,867 tons
4. West Sumatra: 26,341 tons
5. Bali: 21,566 tons
6. North Sumatra: 21,289 tons
7. West Nusa Tenggara (NTB): 18,081 tons
8. Banten: 16,486 tons
9. Jambi: 11,549 tons
10. Riau: 6,977 tons

According to LindungiHutan, the mangosteen is a tropical fruit that can grow in lowlands. Its growth reaches its maximum level at altitudes between 500-600 meters above sea level (masl).

Mangosteen trees also thrive in areas with abundant sunlight, high humidity, and short dry seasons.