The Price of Medium-Quality Rice in Papua is the Highest in Indonesia (Friday, January 12, 2024)

The National Strategic Food Price Information Center recorded an average daily price of Rp 14,750 per kg for medium-quality grade II rice in modern markets across several provinces as of Friday, January 12, 2024. Overall, the average price this week increased compared to last week's average of Rp 14,590 per kg.

The daily price of medium-quality grade II rice in modern markets in Papua was the highest in Indonesia, at Rp 16,950 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 modern markets in East Nusa Tenggara, medium-quality grade II rice was sold at Rp 16,900 per kg, making it the second most expensive in the country.

Then, in third place, the price of medium-quality grade II rice in West Sumatra was Rp 16,700 per kg, Maluku Rp 16,100 per kg, and West Papua Rp 15,900 per kg.

Meanwhile, 16 provinces had medium-quality grade II rice prices below the national average. The three provinces with the lowest selling prices for medium-quality grade II rice were West Java, Riau Islands, and Bangka Belitung Islands.