Local White Sugar Prices in Central Java Increased by 2.8% in a Week

The price of local granulated sugar in Central Java reached Rp 14,700 per kg on Friday, June 10, 2022. Compared to other regions, this area saw the highest price increase in the past week.

According to daily commodity price monitoring data from the National Strategic Food Price Information Center, the price of local granulated sugar in Central Java increased by 2.8% within a week.

Compared to prices 30 days prior, the price of local granulated sugar in this region has increased by 1.73%. This signifies a significant surge within a month. Furthermore, compared to the last year's prices, the current selling price of local granulated sugar in Central Java's modern markets is the highest on record.

From January to June 2022, the price of local granulated sugar in modern markets has steadily increased, rising by 1.73% compared to the previous month.

The price of local granulated sugar reached its lowest point at Rp 13,150 per kg on Monday, January 3, 2022. The highest price this year reached Rp 14,700 per kg.

Nationally, the price of local granulated sugar began to rise towards the end of 2021. The average price of local granulated sugar in modern markets is Rp 14,210 per kg, a 0.45% increase compared to the previous weekend.