Low-Quality Rice Prices in Southeast Sulawesi Are the Highest in Indonesia (Friday, April 21, 2023)

The National Strategic Food Price Information Center recorded an average daily price of Rp 12,440 per kg for low-quality grade II rice in modern markets across several provinces as of Friday, April 21, 2023. Overall, this week's average is higher than last week's average of Rp 12,420 per kg.

The daily price of low-quality grade II rice in modern markets in Southeast Sulawesi was the highest in Indonesia at Rp 15,100 per kg. Compared to a month ago, the price of low-quality grade II rice in this province is higher; previously recorded at Rp 12,800 per kg.

Meanwhile, in Maluku's modern markets, low-quality grade II rice was sold at Rp 15,050 per kg, making it the second most expensive in the country.

Following in third place, the price of low-quality grade II rice in South Sumatra was Rp 14,250 per kg, Papua Rp 13,750 per kg, and Riau Rp 13,500 per kg.

Meanwhile, 10 provinces recorded sales of low-quality grade II rice below the national average. The three provinces with the lowest selling prices for low-quality grade II rice were Bali, Banten, and West Nusa Tenggara.