Indonesia faces food security risks due to dietary homogenization

Indonesia is experiencing a shift in dietary patterns, with food consumption becoming increasingly centralized around rice and wheat. This trend is moving away from a diverse range of local staples such as sago, cassava, corn, and various tubers.

Experts note that this growing dependence on a limited number of crops makes the national food system more vulnerable to global price fluctuations and supply chain disruptions. Historically, in 1954, rice accounted for approximately 53.5 percent of staple food consumption, while cassava and corn maintained significant market shares. The current reliance on imports, particularly wheat, further complicates food security and links domestic stability to international trade conditions.