West Papua's Price for Low-Grade I Rice is the Highest in Indonesia (Friday, September 29, 2023)

The National Strategic Food Price Information Center recorded an average daily price of Rp 13,425 per kg for low-quality type I rice in modern markets across several provinces as of Friday, September 29, 2023. Overall, this week's average price increased compared to the previous week's average of Rp 13,270 per kg.

The daily price of low-quality type I rice in modern markets in West Papua was the highest in Indonesia at Rp 14,850 per kg. Compared to a month ago, the price of low-quality type I rice in this province is higher; previously it was recorded at Rp 13,300 per kg.

Meanwhile, in modern markets in Riau Islands, low-quality type I rice was sold at Rp 14,750 per kg, making it the second most expensive in the country.

Following in third place, the price of low-quality type I rice was Rp 14,650 per kg in East Kalimantan, Rp 14,500 per kg in Aceh, and Rp 14,400 per kg in Riau.

Meanwhile, 11 provinces showed sales of low-quality type I rice below the national average. The three provinces with the lowest selling prices for low-quality type I rice were West Sulawesi, Jambi, and West Nusa Tenggara.