Competitiveness of Indonesian Rice Prices in The International Market

More than 40 countries produce world rice, only six major exporting countries, namely India, Vietnam, Thailand, Pakistan, Myanmar, and the United States. The availability of rice on market annually ranges from 39-42 million tons that 40% it imported by Asian China imports 6 per year. Retail prices in Japan are USD 5.20/kg, Saudi Arabia 2.30/kg, Africa around 1.0 / kg, higher Indonesia. price medium offered 0.34 - 0.4 while special is 1,000/ton or more. Indonesia has opportunity to export Basmati aromatic Arabia, which purchased at high prices. This opportunities driven reciprocal bilateral trade. Rice African needs be explore under trade agreements. chance if able consistently achieve a production surplus least 2 At stage exports, role government needed form tax breaks, quality assurance certification subsidies for process.