West Papua's Low-Grade Rice I Prices are the Nation's Highest (Tuesday, June 6, 2023)

The National Strategic Food Price Information Center recorded the average daily price of low-quality type I rice (per kg) in modern markets across several provinces at Rp 13,060 per kg, as of Tuesday, June 6, 2023. Overall, the average this week decreased compared to the previous week's average of Rp 13,165 per kg.

The daily price of low-quality type I rice in modern markets in West Papua was the highest in Indonesia at Rp 14,350 per kg. Compared to a month ago, the price of low-quality type I rice in this province is higher, previously recorded at Rp 13,300 per kg.

Meanwhile, in modern markets in North Sulawesi, the price of low-quality type I rice was sold at Rp 14,300 per kg, making it the second most expensive in the country.

Then, in third place, the price of low-quality type I rice in East Kalimantan was Rp 13,900 per kg, Central Java Rp 13,100 per kg, and Aceh Rp 13,050 per kg.

Meanwhile, six provinces had low-quality type I rice prices below the national average. The three provinces with the lowest selling prices for low-quality type I rice were Bangka Belitung Islands, East Java, and Jambi.