These are Indonesia's 5 main soybean suppliers, with the US being the largest.

The soaring price of soybeans at the beginning of this year has devastated tempe and tofu producers. They have been forced to halt production.

Although soybeans are a staple food for most of the Indonesian population, the soybeans used to make tempe and tofu are imported. This makes their price highly susceptible to global market fluctuations.

According to data from the Central Bureau of Statistics (BPS), Indonesia imported 2.49 million tons of soybeans worth US$1.48 billion in 2021.

The United States was the largest supplier of soybeans, with a value of US$1.29 billion. This represents 86.5% of Indonesia's total soybean imports. The volume imported was 2.15 million tons, or 86.3% of the total volume.

Canada was the second largest supplier, with soybean imports valued at US$135.89 million and a volume of 232,000 tons. Argentina followed in third place with imports valued at US$52.08 million and a volume of 89,951 tons.

Soybean imports from Brazil totaled US$5.34 million and 9,238 tons. From Malaysia, Indonesia imported soybeans worth US$2.46 million and a volume of 5,547 tons.

Here are the top 5 soybean suppliers to Indonesia:

1. United States
Import Value: US$1.29 billion
Import Volume: 2.15 million tons

2. Canada
Value: US$135.89 million
Volume: 232,009 tons

3. Argentina
Value: US$52.08 million
Volume: 89,951 tons

4. Brazil
Value: US$5.35 million
Volume: 9,238 tons

5. Malaysia
Value: US$2.46 million
Volume: 5,547 tons