Local Sugar Prices in Papua Are the Highest in Indonesia (Friday, April 7, 2023)

The National Strategic Food Price Information Center recorded an average daily price of local granulated sugar (per kg) in modern markets across several provinces reaching Rp 13,910 per kg, as of Friday, April 7, 2023. Overall, the average this week increased compared to last week's average of Rp 13,810 per kg.

The daily price of local granulated sugar in modern markets in Papua was the highest in Indonesia at Rp 15,500 per kg. Compared to a month ago, the price of local granulated sugar in this province is higher; previously recorded at Rp 12,000 per kg.

Meanwhile, in West Papua's modern markets, the price of local granulated sugar was sold at Rp 15,500 per kg, making it the second most expensive in the country.

Following this, the third highest prices for local granulated sugar were found in Riau at Rp 15,000 per kg, Maluku at Rp 14,750 per kg, and North Sumatra at Rp 14,600 per kg.

Meanwhile, 16 provinces recorded sales of local granulated sugar below the national average. The three provinces with the lowest selling prices for local granulated sugar were Banten, Riau Islands, and Lampung.