Indonesia is among the top 10 largest rice importers globally. Indexmundi.com ranks Indonesia 6th, importing 1.25 million tons. Every year, the Indonesian government is forced to import rice from abroad to meet domestic needs.
China remains the world's largest rice importer, holding the top spot with 5 million tons imported. Its large population, with rice as a staple food, necessitates rice imports. Nigeria is second, importing 2 million tons, followed by the European Union in third place with 1.75 million tons.
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