Distribution Flow of Rice Commodity in Indonesia 2025

Trade distribution channels describe the sequence of actors involved in moving a commodity from producers to final consumers within a specific region. This publication examines the distribution chain of rice commodities using data from the Distribution Channel Survey conducted at both national and regional levels. The survey covers 38 provinces in Indonesia, encompassing 390 regencies and municipalities. Respondents include key trade actors along the supply chain, namely producers, wholesalers, and retailers. The findings indicate that the distribution of rice in Indonesia from producers to final consumers involves between two and seven trade actors, depending on regional conditions and market structures. At the national level, the most common and dominant distribution pattern for rice is Producer–Wholesaler–Retailer–Final Consumer. This structure reflects the central role of wholesalers as intermediaries who consolidate supply from producers and distribute rice to retailers, who then sell directly to end consumers.