Sugar Prices in West Papua Are the Highest in Indonesia (Friday, April 22, 2022)

The National Strategic Food Price Information Center recorded an average daily price of granulated sugar (per kg) in modern markets in several provinces reaching Rp 14,240 per kg, data as of Friday, April 22, 2022. Overall, the average this week increased compared to last week's average of Rp 14,000 per kg.

The daily price of granulated sugar in modern markets in West Papua was the most expensive in Indonesia at Rp 16,750 per kg. Compared to a month ago, the price of granulated sugar in this province is lower. Previously, it was recorded at Rp 17,100 per kg.

Meanwhile, in Gorontalo's modern markets, granulated sugar was sold at Rp 16,500 per kg, making it the second most expensive in the country.

Then, in third place, the price of granulated sugar in Aceh was Rp 15,000 per kg, East Kalimantan Rp 14,750 per kg, and West Sumatra Rp 14,300 per kg.

Meanwhile, there are 11 provinces with granulated sugar sales below the national average. The three provinces with the lowest granulated sugar prices are West Kalimantan, Bangka Belitung Islands, and North Maluku.