Indonesia continues to fall short of its long-held goal of achieving sugar self-sufficiency after decades of attempts. The Ministry of Agriculture has reaffirmed its commitment to accelerating progress towards this target. Despite ongoing efforts, the nation remains reliant on sugar imports to meet domestic demand. The focus has historically been on sugarcane, but alternative sugar sources have been largely overlooked. This lack of diversification may be hindering progress towards self-sufficiency. The Ministry’s renewed determination suggests a potential shift in strategy or increased investment in the sugar industry. Further details regarding specific plans to achieve this goal have not yet been released.