West Papua's Low-Grade Rice I Price is the Highest in Indonesia (Tuesday, April 9, 2024)

The National Strategic Food Price Information Center recorded an average daily price of Rp 14,240 per kg for low-quality type I rice in modern markets across several provinces on Tuesday, April 9, 2024. Overall, the average price this week decreased compared to the previous week's average of Rp 14,250 per kg.

The daily price of low-quality type I rice in modern markets in West Papua was the highest in Indonesia at Rp 16,550 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 Papua's modern markets, the price of low-quality type I rice was Rp 16,200 per kg, making it the second most expensive in the country.

Following in third place, the price of low-quality type I rice in Maluku was Rp 16,200 per kg, East Kalimantan Rp 15,850 per kg, and North Sulawesi Rp 15,650 per kg.

Meanwhile, 12 provinces had low-quality type I rice prices below the national average. The three provinces with the lowest prices for low-quality type I rice were Bangka Belitung Islands, South Kalimantan, and West Nusa Tenggara.