| I would not necessarily consider Atlas a big producer in Indonesia. I think they are quite small, actually.
Farmers do sell direct there, but everyone has their own farm, and no one really does. You will have the best luck finding someone with a good supply of what you are looking for and negotiating over the price. It does not matter who farms and who doesn't. The traders are buying from the farmers for much less than you would be able to anyway.
Regarding local selling, the product is for export. Very little would remain in the country, I am sure. This does not mean you cannot buy it there, however.
One last thing I think is important. If you are not planning to purchase a larger amount, just stay in Hong Kong. There are a lot of large SSP dealers there and you can get amazing deals if you hit at the right time. It is like buying a car just before the end of the month - quotas to make, goods coming in, goods need to go out. |