Cement Shortage in Sumbawa, October 2026: Retail Price Up to Rp100,000 per Bag
A cement shortage hit Sumbawa Regency, West Nusa Tenggara, in late October 2026. The regency trade office said producer stock was completely empty, and retail prices that had been about Rp83,000 per bag were reported up to Rp100,000 at some retailers. For comparison, 40 kg cement in East Java was still about Rp48,000–57,000 per bag on 29 October 2026.
Key Facts
- Sumbawa's trade office confirmed producer cement stock was empty, blaming factory production problems and coal and fuel supply constraints (2026-10-28, source: ANTARA Mataram).
- Retail cement prices in Sumbawa rose from about Rp83,000 to as much as Rp100,000 per bag, pending confirmation with traders (2026-10-28, source: ANTARA Mataram).
- In Mataram, cement rose from a normal Rp60,000 to Rp80,000–87,000 per bag; distributors received 1 ship a month instead of the usual 4 (2026-10-02, source: ANTARA Mataram).
- East Java consumer prices: Semen Gresik 40 kg Rp57,046, Semen Padang 40 kg Rp48,959, Semen Bosowa 40 kg Rp48,230 (2026-10-29, source: SISKAPERBAPO, East Java Trade Office).
Causes of the cement shortage in Sumbawa
According to the head of Sumbawa's trade office, ES Adi Nusantara, coordination with the provincial office showed the shortage stems from production disruptions at the factory level and energy supply problems, mainly coal and fuel. Long fuel queues also delayed cement trucks. The local government has also received complaints that some stores required buyers to purchase other materials to get cement.
The same pattern since early October
In early October, Mataram's trade office noted that one cement ship usually carries about 7,600 tonnes (about 150,000 bags). With deliveries falling from four ships to one a month, each store received only about 20–50 bags. The office said distributor prices stayed normal; the jump happened at retail level.
What it means for buyers and contractors
- Compare prices per kg and per brand; regional gaps are currently very large.
- For projects outside Java, build ship schedules and unloading queues into the work plan.
- Avoid panic buying; local governments urge buying only what is needed.
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- homeX building materials catalog
FAQ
Why is cement scarce in Sumbawa? According to Sumbawa's trade office (28 Oct 2026), factory production was disrupted and coal and fuel supplies were delayed, leaving producer stock empty and trucks late.
How much does cement cost in Sumbawa now? ANTARA reported a rise from about Rp83,000 to as much as Rp100,000 per bag at some retailers, still pending confirmation with traders.
What are East Java cement prices for comparison? SISKAPERBAPO data for 29 Oct 2026: Semen Gresik 40 kg Rp57,046, Padang Rp48,959, Tonasa Rp48,506, Bosowa Rp48,230.
Sources: ANTARA Mataram, 28 October 2026; ANTARA Mataram, 2 October 2026; SISKAPERBAPO East Java, 29 October 2026. Prices may change; confirm with the seller before buying.