Medium-Quality Rice Prices Highest in These 10 Provinces (Friday, March 31, 2023)

The National Strategic Food Price Information Center recorded an average daily price of Rp 13,490 per kg for medium-quality grade II rice in modern markets across several provinces as of Friday, March 31, 2023. Overall, this week's average price increased compared to the previous week's average of Rp 13,480 per kg.

The daily price of medium-quality grade II rice in modern markets in Southeast Sulawesi was the highest in Indonesia at Rp 16,700 per kg. Compared to a month ago, the price of medium-quality grade II rice in this province is higher, previously recorded at Rp 13,300 per kg.

Meanwhile, in West Sumatra's modern markets, medium-quality grade II rice was sold at Rp 15,950 per kg, making it the second most expensive in the country.

Following in third place, the price of medium-quality grade II rice in Maluku was Rp 15,100 per kg, East Nusa Tenggara Rp 15,050 per kg, and Banten Rp 14,700 per kg.

Meanwhile, 20 provinces recorded sales of medium-quality grade II rice below the national average. The three provinces with the lowest selling prices for medium-quality grade II rice were West Sulawesi, East Java, and Jambi.