West Papua's Inferior Grade II Rice Price is the Highest in Indonesia (Tuesday, January 23, 2024)

The National Strategic Food Price Information Center recorded an average daily price of Rp 13,600 per kg for low-quality grade II rice in modern markets across several provinces as of Tuesday, January 23, 2024. Overall, the average price this week increased compared to the previous week's average of Rp 13,570 per kg.

The daily price of low-quality grade II rice in modern markets in West Papua was the highest in Indonesia at Rp 16,500 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 modern markets in North Sulawesi, the price of low-quality grade II rice was sold at Rp 16,100 per kg, making it the second most expensive in the country.

Following in third, fourth, and fifth place, the price of low-quality grade II rice was Rp 15,750 per kg in Papua, Rp 15,650 per kg in Maluku, and Rp 15,050 per kg in Aceh.

Meanwhile, 15 provinces had low-quality grade II rice prices below the national average. The three provinces with the lowest selling prices for low-quality grade II rice were Riau Islands, Jambi, and West Nusa Tenggara.