Local White Sugar Prices in Gorontalo Are the Highest in Indonesia (Monday, March 20, 2023)

The National Strategic Food Price Information Center recorded an average daily price of local granulated sugar (per kg) in modern markets across several provinces reaching Rp 13,950 per kg, as of Monday, March 20, 2023. Overall, the average this week increased compared to last week's average of Rp 13,780 per kg.

The daily price of local granulated sugar in modern markets in Gorontalo was the highest in Indonesia at Rp 17,000 per kg. Compared to a month ago, the price of local granulated sugar in this province is higher; previously recorded at Rp 12,000 per kg.

Meanwhile, in modern markets in Papua, the price of local granulated sugar was sold at Rp 15,500 per kg, making it the second most expensive in the country.

Then, in third place, the price of local granulated sugar in West Papua was Rp 15,500 per kg, Riau Rp 15,000 per kg, and Maluku Rp 14,750 per kg.

Meanwhile, there are 20 provinces with local granulated sugar sales below the national average. The three provinces with the lowest selling prices for local granulated sugar are Banten, Lampung, and Riau Islands.