West Papua's Low-Grade Rice I Price is the Highest in Indonesia (Tuesday, January 7, 2025)
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The National Strategic Food Price Information Center recorded an average daily price of Rp. 14,230 per kg for low-quality grade I rice in modern markets across several provinces as of Tuesday, January 7, 2025. Overall, the average this week decreased compared to last week's average of Rp. 14,275 per kg.
The daily price of low-quality grade I rice in modern markets in West Papua was the highest in Indonesia at Rp. 16,950 per kg. Compared to a month ago, the price of low-quality grade I rice in this province remained unchanged. The highest price ever recorded in this region was Rp. 17,550 per kg.
Meanwhile, in modern markets in South Sumatra, the price of low-quality grade I rice was sold at Rp. 16,250 per kg, making it the second most expensive in the country.
Then, in third place, the price of low-quality grade I rice in Maluku was Rp. 16,200 per kg, Papua Rp. 15,950 per kg, and East Kalimantan Rp. 15,350 per kg.
Meanwhile, there are 10 provinces with low-quality grade I rice sales below the national average. The three provinces with the lowest selling prices for low-quality grade I rice are West Sulawesi, Jambi, and West Nusa Tenggara.
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