The Price of Medium-Quality Rice in Papua is the Highest in Indonesia (Tuesday, January 23, 2024)

The National Strategic Food Price Information Center recorded an average daily price of Rp 14,830 per kg for medium-grade II rice in modern markets across several provinces as of Tuesday, January 23, 2024. Overall, the average price this week increased compared to last week's average of Rp 14,750 per kg.

The daily price of medium-grade II rice in modern markets in Papua was the highest in Indonesia, at Rp 16,950 per kg. Compared to a month ago, the price of medium-grade II rice in this province is higher; previously it was recorded at Rp 13,300 per kg.

Meanwhile, in modern markets in East Nusa Tenggara, the price of medium-grade II rice was Rp 16,900 per kg, making it the second most expensive in the country.

Then, in third place, the price of medium-grade II rice in West Sumatra was Rp 16,700 per kg, Southeast Sulawesi Rp 16,600 per kg, and Maluku Rp 16,100 per kg.

Meanwhile, 17 provinces had medium-grade II rice prices below the national average. The three provinces with the lowest selling prices for medium-grade II rice were West Java, Riau Islands, and Bangka Belitung Islands.