Areca (betel) Nut Prices in Indonesia
| Variety | Market level | Price (US$/kg) | Local (IDR) | MoM | YoY | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| - | Export (unit value) | 1.22 | 20,393 | ▲ 86.2% | ▲ 86.2% | UN Comtrade (unit value) |
As of July 2026, the areca (betel) nut price in Indonesia available is US$ 1.22 per kg (20,393 IDR), up 86.2% year-on-year.
Indonesia is the world's leading exporter of areca (betel) nut, shipping 182,115 tonnes valued at US$119.7 million in 2024, which accounts for 37.3% of global exports despite a 6.0% year-on-year decline. The country produced 75,265 tonnes in 2024, ranking fifth globally and representing 3.2% of world output, with a 3.1% increase from the previous year. The latest export unit value is US$1.2236 per kg. Indonesia maintains a net exporter position in the areca nut market.
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Production, Exports, Imports & HS Codes - areca (betel) nut in Indonesia
Indonesia is the world's leading exporter of areca (betel) nut, shipping 182,115 tonnes valued at US$119.7 million in 2024, which accounts for 37.3% of global exports despite a 6.0% year-on-year decline. The country produced 75,265 tonnes in 2024, ranking fifth globally and representing 3.2% of world output, with a 3.1% increase from the previous year. The latest export unit value is US$1.2236 per kg. Indonesia maintains a net exporter position in the areca nut market.
Exports UN Comtrade · 2024
In 2024, Indonesia exported $119.7M (182.1 kt) of areca (betel) nut▼ 6% YoY. That ranks #1 worldwide (37.3% of global exports).
Export value by year (US$)
Export volume by year
Top areca (betel) nut exporters worldwide UN Comtrade · 2024
- #1 Indonesia $119.7M · 37.3%
- #2 Thailand $59.5M · 18.5%
- #3 Myanmar $53.2M · 16.6%
- #4 Sri Lanka $38M · 11.8%
- #5 China $19.5M · 6.1%
Annual export data Indonesia · UN Comtrade
| Year | Export value (US$) | Volume | Avg price/kg |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $119.7M | 182.1 kt | $0.66 |
| 2023 | $127.4M | 172.1 kt | $0.74 |
| 2022 | $246.6M | 190.2 kt | $1.3 |
| 2021 | $357.3M | 215.3 kt | $1.66 |
| 2020 | $256.6M | 205.2 kt | $1.25 |
Production FAOSTAT · 2024
Indonesia produced 75.3 kt of areca (betel) nut in 2024▲ 3.1% YoY. It ranks #5 among producing countries (3.2% of world output).
Production by year (tonnes)
HS Code
areca (betel) nut is traded under Harmonized System code 0802.80. Trade figures above are compiled for this HS heading.
Sources: trade & HS - UN Comtrade; production - FAOSTAT (FAO). Values are official reported figures.