National Rambutan Production Down 10.9% in 2020

Rambutan is a fruit already familiar to Indonesian society. This tropical fruit has a sweet taste and a unique shape. Rambutan is spread across Southeast Asian countries to Latin America.

According to data from the Central Bureau of Statistics (BPS), domestic rambutan production amounted to 681,200 tons in 2020. This figure decreased by 10.9% compared to the previous year, which reached 764,600 tons.

By province, West Java is the region with the largest rambutan production at 127,100 tons. This is followed by East Java and Central Java, which amounted to 126,800 tons and 101,900 tons, respectively.

Java Island is indeed the center of rambutan cultivation. Some well-known rambutan cultivation centers include Bekasi, Kuningan, Garut, Malang, Probolinggo, and Lumajang.

Besides its delicious taste, rambutan also has various health benefits, such as improving the digestive system, strengthening the immune system, and maintaining bone health.