Garlic Prices in 10 Provinces Hit Highest for Medium Size (Monday, August 12, 2024)

The National Strategic Food Price Information Center recorded an average daily price of medium-sized garlic (per kg) in modern markets across several provinces at Rp 56,170 per kg, as of Monday, August 12, 2024. Overall, the average this week decreased compared to last week's average of Rp 56,625 per kg.

The daily price of medium-sized garlic in modern markets in North Maluku was the highest in Indonesia, at Rp 82,200 per kg. Compared to a month ago, the price of medium-sized garlic in this province is higher, previously recorded at Rp 62,400 per kg.

Meanwhile, in modern markets in East Kalimantan, the price of medium-sized garlic was sold at Rp 77,450 per kg, making it the second most expensive in the country.

Then, in third place, the price of medium-sized garlic in Gorontalo was Rp 74,450 per kg, South Kalimantan Rp 69,900 per kg, and West Papua Rp 67,650 per kg.

Meanwhile, there are 19 provinces with sales prices of medium-sized garlic below the national average. The three provinces with the lowest selling prices for medium-sized garlic are West Sulawesi, Riau Islands, and North Kalimantan.