BPS: Beef Imports Down 14.80% in 2020

A report from Indonesia's Central Statistics Agency (BPS) shows that Indonesia's beef import volume reached 223.43 million kilograms (kg) in 2020. This figure decreased by 14.80% compared to the previous year, which amounted to 262.25 million kg.

The value of beef imports also fell to US$ 698.18 million or approximately Rp 10.02 trillion in 2020 (exchange rate 1 US$ = Rp 14,364). This amount decreased by 15.87% from the previous year, which was US$ 829.85 million.

Australia was the largest exporter of beef to Indonesia in 2020, with 105.16 million kg. The import value was recorded at US$ 296.07 million.

India was the second largest exporter of beef to Indonesia. Beef imports from that country amounted to 76.36 million kg, valued at US$ 263.55 million or approximately Rp 3.78 trillion.

The trend shows that Indonesia's beef import volume has generally increased over the past five years. The highest volume of beef imports was recorded in 2019, while the lowest was in 2016, at 146.67 million kg. *(Note: The original text contains a typo; it states 146.67 million tons, which is highly improbable. It has been corrected to kilograms.)*