The price of low-quality grade II rice in West Papua is Rp 16,500 per kg (Tuesday, January 23, 2024).

The National Strategic Food Price Information Center recorded an average daily price of Rp 13,600 per kg for low-quality grade II rice in modern markets across several provinces as of Tuesday, January 23, 2024. Overall, the average price this week increased compared to the previous week's average of Rp 13,570 per kg.

The daily price of low-quality grade II rice in modern markets in West Papua was the highest in Indonesia at Rp 16,500 per kg. Compared to a month ago, the price of low-quality grade II rice in this province is higher, previously recorded at Rp 12,800 per kg.

Meanwhile, in modern markets in North Sulawesi, low-quality grade II rice was sold at Rp 16,100 per kg, making it the second most expensive in the country.

Then, in third place, the price of low-quality grade II rice in Papua was Rp 15,750 per kg, Maluku Rp 15,650 per kg, and Aceh Rp 15,050 per kg.

Meanwhile, there are 15 provinces with low-quality grade II rice prices below the national average. The three provinces with the lowest selling prices for low-quality grade II rice are Riau Islands, Jambi, and West Nusa Tenggara.