Premium Quality Sugar Prices in West Papua Are the Highest in Indonesia (Friday, April 22, 2022)

The National Strategic Food Price Information Center recorded an average daily price of premium granulated sugar (per kg) in modern markets across several provinces reaching Rp 14,470 per kg, as of Friday, April 22, 2022. Overall, the average this week increased compared to last week's average of Rp 14,140 per kg.

The daily price of premium granulated sugar in modern markets in West Papua was the most expensive in Indonesia, with a selling price of Rp 18,100 per kg. Compared to a month ago, the price of premium granulated sugar in this province is lower. Previously, it was recorded at Rp 18,850 per kg.

Meanwhile, in Gorontalo's modern markets, premium granulated sugar was sold at Rp 16,500 per kg, making it the second most expensive in the country.

Then, in third place, the price of premium granulated sugar in Aceh was Rp 16,250 per kg, East Kalimantan Rp 15,000 per kg, and West Sumatra Rp 14,600 per kg.

Meanwhile, there are 10 provinces with premium granulated sugar sales below the national average. The three provinces with the lowest selling prices for premium granulated sugar are Bangka Belitung Islands, West Kalimantan, and North Maluku.