Premium Quality Granulated Sugar Prices in West Papua Are the Highest in Indonesia (Wednesday, March 29, 2023)

The National Strategic Food Price Information Center recorded an average daily price of premium granulated sugar (per kg) in modern markets across several provinces at Rp 13,600 per kg, as of Wednesday, March 29, 2023. Overall, the average this week decreased compared to the previous week's average of Rp 14,670 per kg.

The daily price of premium granulated sugar in modern markets in West Papua was the highest in Indonesia at Rp 18,400 per kg. Compared to a month ago, the price of premium granulated sugar in this province is higher; previously recorded at Rp 13,500 per kg.

Meanwhile, in Gorontalo's modern markets, premium granulated sugar was sold at Rp 17,000 per kg, making it the second most expensive in the country.

Following in third place, the price of premium granulated sugar in Aceh was Rp 15,950 per kg, Jambi Rp 15,450 per kg, and Central Sulawesi Rp 15,150 per kg.

Meanwhile, seven provinces recorded sales of premium granulated sugar below the national average. The three provinces with the lowest selling prices for premium granulated sugar were West Sumatra, Bali, and North Maluku.