Medium-Quality Rice Prices Highest in These 10 Provinces (Friday, April 14, 2023)

The National Strategic Food Price Information Center recorded an average daily price of Rp 13,720 per kg for medium-quality grade II rice in modern markets across several provinces as of Friday, April 14, 2023. Overall, this week's average price increased compared to last week's average of Rp 13,410 per kg.

The daily price of medium-quality grade II rice in modern markets in Southeast Sulawesi was the highest in Indonesia at Rp 16,900 per kg. Compared to a month ago, the price of medium-quality grade II rice in this province is higher; previously it was recorded at Rp 13,300 per kg.

Meanwhile, in West Sumatra's modern markets, medium-quality grade II rice was sold at Rp 16,750 per kg, making it the second most expensive in the country.

Following in third place, the price of medium-quality grade II rice in Maluku was Rp 15,200 per kg, East Nusa Tenggara Rp 15,050 per kg, and Central Sulawesi Rp 14,700 per kg.

Meanwhile, 17 provinces recorded sales of medium-quality grade II rice below the national average. The three provinces with the lowest selling prices for medium-quality grade II rice were West Sulawesi, East Java, and Jambi.