West Papua's Low-Grade Rice I Prices are the Highest Nationally (Wednesday, April 12, 2023)

The National Strategic Food Price Information Center recorded the average daily price of low-quality type I rice (per kg) in modern markets across several provinces at Rp 9,003.85 per kg, as of Wednesday, April 12, 2023. Overall, the average this week decreased compared to the previous week's average of Rp 10,520 per kg.

The daily price of low-quality type I rice in modern markets in West Papua was the highest in Indonesia at Rp 13,350 per kg. Compared to a month ago, the price of low-quality type I rice in this province is higher, previously recorded at Rp 13,300 per kg.

Meanwhile, in modern markets in North Sumatra, the price of low-quality type I rice was sold at Rp 12,750 per kg, making it the second most expensive in the country.

Then, in third place, the price of low-quality type I rice in East Kalimantan was Rp 12,450 per kg, Bangka Belitung Islands Rp 12,400 per kg, and North Kalimantan Rp 12,350 per kg.

Meanwhile, five provinces had low-quality type I rice prices below the national average. The three provinces with the lowest selling prices for low-quality type I rice were East Java, Central Sulawesi, and North Maluku.