POULTRYINDONESIA, Jakarta – The government has begun restructuring the import trade system for animal feed raw materials, particularly soybean meal (SBM) and wheat, as part of efforts to maintain the stability of the national poultry industry. The policy has received support from various stakeholders, including poultry farmers.

Chairman of the Indonesian People’s Poultry Association (Pinsar), Singgih Januratmoko, stated that government involvement remains necessary to maintain market balance, especially amid fluctuations in poultry commodity prices. He highlighted that since July 2025, the prices of live chickens and day-old chicks (DOC) have experienced significant volatility, requiring measured policy intervention.

According to him, regulating the import of feed raw materials can serve as an instrument to protect farmers while ensuring food price affordability. With proper management, the policy is expected to reduce price volatility that has often disadvantaged upstream industry players.

“Such regulation is important so that price fluctuations can be better controlled and do not harm farmers,” he said in a statement to the media on Sunday (March 29, 2026).

However, the policy has drawn mixed responses from some industry players who are concerned about a potential increase in feed costs of up to 7%. This fluctuation could arise from changes in the import mechanism, which may affect feed production costs. Soybean meal remains a key component in poultry feed formulation, contributing around 20–25% of total feed costs.

Responding to these concerns, Singgih acknowledged that such worries are understandable. However, he urged all industry stakeholders to view the government’s policy more proportionally, particularly from its long-term objectives. He emphasized that restructuring import trade governance is not intended to restrict business activities, but rather to ensure more equitable distribution of raw materials and maintain long-term price stability.

“There are indeed concerns from parts of the industry, but we must also consider the government’s broader intention to stabilize prices and improve distribution,” explained Singgih, who also serves as Vice Chairman of Commission VIII of the Indonesian House of Representatives.

Going forward, Singgih stressed the importance of continuous monitoring and evaluation to ensure that policy implementation remains efficient and does not create new distortions in the field. Synergy between the government, state-owned enterprises, and business actors is seen as a key factor in successfully managing this sector.

In addition, regarding the discourse on regulating grand parent stock (GPS) imports through the role of state-owned enterprises, he noted that such a move could strengthen national food security and sovereignty if implemented transparently and professionally. With proper governance, he expressed optimism that the government can act as a stabilizer in the poultry industry.

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