Rice Prices in West Sumatra Are the Highest in Indonesia (Tuesday, May 13, 2025)
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The National Strategic Food Price Information Center recorded an average daily price of rice (per kg) in modern markets across several provinces reaching Rp. 16,010 per kg as of Tuesday, May 13, 2025. Overall, the average this week increased compared to the previous week's average of Rp. 15,930 per kg.
West Sumatra's modern markets had the highest daily rice price in Indonesia at Rp. 19,000 per kg. Compared to a month ago, the rice price in this province remained unchanged. The highest price ever recorded in this region was Rp. 19,300 per kg.
Meanwhile, in West Papua's modern markets, rice was sold at Rp. 17,200 per kg, making it the second most expensive in the country.
Following in third, fourth, and fifth place were North Kalimantan at Rp. 16,900 per kg, Central Sulawesi at Rp. 16,700 per kg, and East Kalimantan at Rp. 16,450 per kg respectively.
Eleven provinces had rice prices below the national average. The three provinces with the lowest rice prices were North Sulawesi, South Sumatra, and East Java.
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