Top 10 Indonesia's Largest Provinces Producing Rambutan Fruit

 

Top 10 Indonesia's Largest Provinces Producing Rambutan Fruit  -  Where you can find rambutan fruit in Indonesia? Here are the place, you can find many rambutan fruits. According to BPS-Statistics Indonesia, There are the top 10 Indonesia's Largest Provinces Producing Rambutan Fruit. These provinces have huge production of rambutan fruits in Indonesia. Historically, the rambutan is native to Malaysia and the name “rambutan” is derived from the Malay word “rambut” meaning “hair” referring to the numerous hairy around the skin (exocarp) of these fruits (Morton, 1987).

Rambutan (Nephelium lappaceum) is tropical exotic fruits that are found in tropical areas such as Africa, Cambodia, the Caribbean, Central America, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Thailand and Sri Lanka. Taxonomically, Rambutan can be classified into Subdivision: spermatophytes; Class: Magnoliopsida; Superorder: Rosanae; Order: Sapindales; Family: Sapindaceae; Genus: Nephelium L.; Species: Nephelium lappaceum L. Due to its classification int Sapindaceace family, this tree, rambutan plants,  has close relationship with lychee (Litchi chinensis), longan (Dimocarpus longan), pitomba (Talisia esculenta), guinip/mamoncillo (Melicoccus bijugatus), korlan (Nephelium hypoleucum), and ackee (Blighia sapida), guaraná (Paullinia cupana), and soapberries.

Commonly, Indonesia is one of the world’s largest country producers of Rambutan Fruits (Nephelium lappaceum) and it has spread across in many geographical areas.  Many kinds of rambutans with different tastes and skin-coloured has spread in Indonesia. Some types of rambutan from Indonesia are Rambutan Binjai, Rambutan Cimacan, Rambutan Lebak Bulus, Rambutan Si Bongkok, Rambutan si Nyonya, Rambutan si Batuk Ganal, Rambutan Antalagi, Rambutan Rapiah, Rambutan Narmada, Rambutan Garuda, Rambutan Kapulasan, Rambutan Brahrang and many more.

Basically, in Indonesia, based on biological conditions, this fruit is the seasonal fruit that can only be available at specific times. In Indonesia, the harvesting time of Rambutan is commonly in the months of November till December every year. Many consumers from local and foreign can search/hunt the rambutan around these months.

In Indonesia, Rambutan can be found in several provinces and here is ranked the production areas of Rambutan in Indonesia. All of the data was obtained from BPS-Statistics Indonesia (official government statistical institute in Indonesia) in 2021.

The Rank of Indonesia's Largest Provinces Producing Rambutan Fruit

Rank	Province	Production of Rambutan in 2021
		(Tons)
1	JAWA BARAT	171,069
2	JAWA TIMUR	123,200
3	JAWA TENGAH	121,619
4	RIAU	40,510
5	ACEH	38,813
6	SUMATERA UTARA	34,655
7	SUMATERA BARAT	34,541
8	BANTEN	31,396
9	SULAWESI SELATAN	28,493
10	NUSA TENGGARA BARAT	25,074
11	BALI	23,367
12	KALIMANTAN BARAT	18,511
13	SUMATERA SELATAN	18,500
14	KALIMANTAN SELATAN	17,915
15	LAMPUNG	17,273
16	SULAWESI UTARA	16,551
17	DI YOGYAKARTA	16,286
18	KALIMANTAN TENGAH	14,924
19	KALIMANTAN UTARA	13,789
20	KALIMANTAN TIMUR	11,329
21	SULAWESI TENGAH	9,872
22	SULAWESI TENGGARA	8,300
23	NUSA TENGGARA TIMUR	7,889
24	JAMBI	7,857
25	DKI JAKARTA	6,921
26	MALUKU UTARA	5,353
27	BENGKULU	4,942
28	SULAWESI BARAT	4,382
29	KEP. BANGKA BELITUNG	3,044
30	KEP. RIAU	2,551
31	PAPUA BARAT	2,319
32	GORONTALO	1,828
33	MALUKU	1,091
34	PAPUA	537
Total	INDONESIA	884,702

In this article, we also just discuss 10 Indonesia’s Largest provinces of Rambutan Production. Here is the brief description of 10 Indonesia’s Biggest Provinces of Rambutan.

Brief Descriptions of 10 Indonesia’s Biggest Provinces of Rambutan

1.Jawa Barat (West Java)           

Jawa Barat (West Java) still become the biggest producer of Rambutan in Indonesia. According to Statistics Indonesia (BPS), the production of Rambutan from Jawa Barat reached 171,069 tons in 2021.  Specifically, in Jawa Barat, some of the main city/ regency that has huge production of Rambutan are Tasikmalaya, Purwakarta, Ciamis, Subang, And Bogor. Based on genotype, some of the type of rambutan from Jawa Barat, namely Rambutan Cimacan, Rambutan Kapulasan, Rambutan Walahar, Rambutan Sukowono, Rambutan Bariah, and rambutan Gula Batu.

2.Jawa Timur (East Java)            

Jawa Timur (East Java) also has huge production of rambutan in 2021. Statistically, the production of Rambutan from Jawa Timur (East Java) reached 123,200 tons. Based on the city/ regency, the production of rambutan in Jawa Timur mostly can be found in Kediri, Pasuruan, Jember, Blitar, and Ngawi.

3.Jawa Tengah (Central Java)

Jawa Tengah is the 3^rd Indonesia’s biggest province of rambutan in 2021. According to Statistics Indonesia, the production of Rambutan from Jawa Tengah reached 121,619 tons. Based on the city/ regency, the production of rambutan in Jawa Tengah mostly can be found in Karanganyar, Jepara, Banyumas, Batang, Tegal, Semarang, and Kendal.

4.Riau  

Riau is Indonesia's biggest producer of rambutan from Sumatra Island. Statistically, the production of Rambutan from Riau reached 40,510 tons.  In this province, rambutan binjai can be found in this province. In Riau province, some production areas of Rambutan have spread into Kampar, Indragiri Hulu, and Rokan Hilir. Based on the cultivars, Riau has popular rambutan and it is called Rambutan Nona from Kampar.

5.Aceh 

Aceh also has a huge production of Rambutan. Basically, this province can produce 38,813 tons of rambutan in 2021. Basically, Aceh is well-known as Rambutan Aceh. This cultivar has been planted and cultivated in some provinces in Indonesia. Geographically, in the province of Aceh, some of the production of rambutan is distributed in Aceh Besar, Bireuen, Aceh Selatan, and Pidie Jaya. 

6.Sumatera Utara (North Sumatera)      

Sumatera Utara can produce Rambutan around 34,655 tons in 2021. Geographically, in the province of Sumatera Utara, some of production of rambutan is distributed mostly in Mandailing Natal, Asahan, Langkat, Tapanuli Selatan.  Based on the genotype, this province has popular rambutan, namely Rambutan Binjai and Rambutan Brahrang.

7.Sumatera Barat (West Sumatera)        

Sumatera Barat also produce rambutan approximately 34,541 tons according to Statistics Indonesia. Geographically, in the province of Sumatera Barat, some of production of rambutan is distributed mostly in Pesisir Selatan, Lima Puluh Kota, Padang City, Agam.  Based on genotypes, there are some rambutan from Sumatera Barat. Some of the types are Rambutan Korong Dagang / rambutan Udang and Rambutan Gulo-Gulo. 

8.Banten

Banten is the Indonesia 8^th biggest producer of Rambutan in 2021. According to Statistics Indonesia, the production of rambutan from Banten reached 31,396 tons. Based on Genotypes, there are some cultivars of rambutan from Banten. Some of the types are Rambutan Tangkue and Rambutan Parakan. 

9. Sulawesi Selatan (South Sulawesi)     

Sulawesi Selatan is the 9^th biggest producer of Rambutan in 2021. According to Statistics of Indonesia, the production of Rambutan from Sulawesi Selatan reached 28,493 tons. Based on the Geographical areas, there are Some main growing areas of rambutan in Sulawesi Selatan. These can be found in Gowa, Pinrang, Luwu, Bone, Sinjai, Bulukumba, and Luwu Utara.

10. Nusa Tenggara Barat (West Nusa Tenggara) 

Nusa Tenggara Barat is next biggest province in Indonesia with huge production of Rambutan in 2021. According to Statistics Indonesia, the production of Rambutan from Nusa Tenggara Barat reached 25,074 tons. Geographically, some main growing areas of rambutan in Nusa Tenggara Barat are located in Lombok Barat, Lombok Tengah, Lombok Timur, Bima, and Lombok Utara. Based on the genotype, Rambutan Narmada is one of the popular rambutan from NTB.

The Summary of  Indonesia's Largest Provinces Producing Rambutan Fruit

Bibliography of 10 Indonesia’s Biggest Provinces of Rambutan

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