Sugar Prices in West Papua Are the Highest in Indonesia (Wednesday, June 28, 2023)

The National Strategic Food Price Information Center recorded an average daily price of granulated sugar (per kg) in modern markets in several provinces reaching Rp 14,650 per kg, data as of Wednesday, June 28, 2023. Overall, the average this week increased compared to the previous week's average of Rp 14,450 per kg.

The daily price of granulated sugar in modern markets in West Papua was the most expensive in Indonesia at Rp 17,100 per kg. Compared to a month ago, the price of granulated sugar in this province is higher. Previously, it was recorded at Rp 13,300 per kg.

Meanwhile, in Gorontalo's modern markets, granulated sugar was sold at Rp 17,000 per kg, making it the second most expensive in the country.

Then, in third place, the price of granulated sugar in Central Sulawesi was Rp 15,750 per kg, Aceh Rp 15,250 per kg, and North Kalimantan Rp 15,150 per kg.

Meanwhile, there are nine provinces with granulated sugar sales below the national average. The three provinces with the lowest granulated sugar prices are Bangka Belitung Islands, West Kalimantan, and North Maluku.