Premium Quality Sugar Prices in West Papua Are the Highest in Indonesia (Monday, March 28, 2022)

The National Strategic Food Price Information Center recorded an average daily price of Rp 14,230 per kg for premium granulated sugar (per kg) in modern markets across several provinces as of Monday, March 28, 2022. Overall, the average this week increased compared to the previous week's average of Rp 14,120 per kg.

The daily price of premium granulated sugar in modern markets in West Papua was the most expensive in Indonesia, at Rp 17,300 per kg. Compared to a month ago, the price of premium granulated sugar in this province has not changed. The highest price ever recorded in this region was Rp 21,500 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 16,050 per kg, Central Sulawesi Rp 15,050 per kg, and East Kalimantan Rp 15,000 per kg.

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