Garlic Prices in Yogyakarta Hit Record Highs in Indonesia (Tuesday, October 18, 2022)

The National Strategic Food Price Information Center recorded an average daily price of Rp 36,110 per kg for medium-sized garlic (per kg) in modern markets across several provinces as of Tuesday, October 18, 2022. Overall, the average this week increased compared to last week's average of Rp 35,930 per kg.

The daily price of medium-sized garlic in modern markets in Yogyakarta Special Region was the highest in Indonesia at Rp 66,800 per kg. Compared to a month ago, the price of medium-sized garlic in this province has not changed. The highest price ever recorded in this region was Rp 73,800 per kg.

Meanwhile, in Gorontalo's modern markets, medium-sized garlic was sold at Rp 53,750 per kg, making it the second most expensive in the country.

Then, in third place, the price of medium-sized garlic in Southeast Sulawesi was Rp 49,450 per kg, North Maluku Rp 47,650 per kg, and West Papua Rp 44,400 per kg.

Meanwhile, 21 provinces had medium-sized garlic sales prices below the national average. The three provinces with the lowest selling prices for medium-sized garlic were West Sulawesi, South Sumatra, and Riau Islands.