Low-Quality Rice Prices in Maluku Are the Highest in Indonesia (Friday, March 1, 2024)

The National Strategic Food Price Information Center recorded an average daily price of Rp 14,075 per kg for low-quality type I rice in modern markets across several provinces as of Friday, March 1, 2024. Overall, the average price this week increased compared to the previous week's average of Rp 13,690 per kg.

The daily price of low-quality type I rice in modern markets in Maluku was the highest in Indonesia at Rp 16,200 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 West Papua, the price of low-quality type I rice was sold at Rp 15,900 per kg, making it the second most expensive in the country.

Then, in third place, the price of low-quality type I rice in Bali was Rp 15,850 per kg, North Sulawesi Rp 15,700 per kg, and Papua Rp 15,400 per kg.

Meanwhile, there are 14 provinces with low-quality type I rice prices below the national average. The three provinces with the lowest selling prices for low-quality type I rice are South Kalimantan, Bengkulu, and West Nusa Tenggara.