Low-Quality Rice Prices in East Kalimantan Are the Highest in Indonesia (Thursday, July 6, 2023)

The National Strategic Food Price Information Center recorded an average daily price of Rp 13,035 per kg for low-quality grade II rice in modern markets across several provinces as of Thursday, July 6, 2023. Overall, this week's average is higher than the previous week's average of Rp 12,850 per kg.

The daily price of low-quality grade II rice in modern markets in East Kalimantan was the highest in Indonesia at Rp 14,400 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 West Papua's modern markets, low-quality grade II rice was sold at Rp 14,250 per kg, making it the second most expensive in the country.

Following in third place, the price of low-quality grade II rice in North Sulawesi was Rp 14,250 per kg, Aceh Rp 13,950 per kg, and North Sumatra Rp 13,150 per kg.

Meanwhile, five provinces had low-quality grade II rice prices below the national average. The three provinces with the lowest selling prices for low-quality grade II rice were Central Java, East Java, and Jambi.