Local White Sugar Prices Highest in These 10 Provinces (Friday, May 12, 2023)

The National Strategic Food Price Information Center recorded an average daily price of local granulated sugar (per kg) in modern markets across several provinces reaching Rp 14,040 per kg, as of Friday, May 12, 2023. Overall, the average this week increased compared to the previous week's average of Rp 13,900 per kg.

The daily price of local granulated sugar in modern markets in Gorontalo was the highest in Indonesia at Rp 17,000 per kg. Compared to a month ago, the price of local granulated sugar in this province is higher; previously recorded at Rp 12,000 per kg.

Meanwhile, in modern markets in Papua, the price of local granulated sugar was sold at Rp 16,150 per kg, making it the second most expensive in the country.

Then, in third place, the price of local granulated sugar in West Papua was Rp 15,500 per kg, Riau Rp 15,000 per kg, and Maluku Rp 14,750 per kg.

Meanwhile, there are 21 provinces with local granulated sugar sales below the national average. The three provinces with the lowest selling prices for local granulated sugar are Banten, Riau Islands, and Lampung.