Premium Rice Prices in Sukabumi Rise to Rp15,000 per Kilogram on 5 March 2026

Premium rice prices in Sukabumi, West Java, rose on 5 March 2026, with the average price of premium rice reaching Rp15,000 per kilogram. The rise is likely due to reduced supply, possibly caused by weather conditions. All rice commodities — both medium and premium — saw increases. According to data from Diskumindag of Sukabumi, Ciherang Cianjur I rice rose to Rp15,200 per kg from around Rp14,800 per kg; Ciherang Cianjur II rose from Rp14,000 to Rp14,800 per kg; and Ciherang Sukabumi rose from Rp14,800 to Rp15,200 per kg. Similar conditions occurred for premium Class I rice, previously Rp14,400 per kg to Rp15,200 per kg, and premium Class II rice rose from Rp14,000 to Rp14,800 per kg. Medium rice also rose from Rp13,100 per kg to Rp14,400 per kg, and local medium rice from Rp12,400 per kg to Rp13,500 per kg. Head of Diskumindag Kota Sukabumi, Een Rukmini, said the price increase is likely due to reduced supply. Een suspects weather conditions, raising the possibility of crop failures at the farmer level. “Hasil monitoring di Pasar Pelita dan Pasar Tipar Gede, komoditas pangan yang harganya terpantau naik yakni beras,” Een said, accompanied by Head of Domestic Trade Section, M Rifki, on Thursday (5/3). He noted that previously rice prices were relatively stable, but extreme weather recently could lead to crop failures affecting production. “Kemungkinannya seperti itu (faktor cuaca),” he added. In addition to rice, red chili peppers rose to Rp100,000 per kg from around Rp80,000 per kg. “Harga cabai rawit merah naiknya cukup signifikan. Ini juga kemungkinan karena pasokan tetap atau berkurang, tapi permintaan meningkat,” concluded Een. (H-4) The government aims to implement the national price stabilization policy SPHP from 2026. The government must begin regulating small, medium, and large rice mills to ensure their viability. The National Food Agency (Bapanas) ensures rice supply to the market remains ongoing, even as some modern retailers experienced shortages of premium rice. With the premium price ceiling, there is a risk that mills will not dare to produce because input costs for paddy and farmers remain high. The shortage of premium rice in the market occurs because producers have already produced premium rice that does not meet standards.