The Price Of Beef In The South Sumatra Area Reaches IDR 130 Thousand Per Kilogram!

JAKARTA - The price of beef in a number of traditional markets in Baturaja, Ogan Komering Ulu Regency, South Sumatra has jumped sharply, reaching Rp130 thousand per kilogram (kg). This figure is up from the previous range of IDR 105,000 per kg.

"The price jump has occurred in the last few weeks," said Yani, a meat trader at the Baturaja Upper market, as quoted by Antara, Monday, January 25.

He explained that the price hike was triggered by capital from slaughterhouses in the local area, currently setting a high price. In addition, the lack of meat supply in the local market has also triggered a jump in meat prices at the merchant level.

"We are forced to adjust the selling price so as not to lose money," said Susi, another trader.

According to him, the increase in meat prices had an impact on the turnover obtained by traders by about 30 percent less than usual. This is because, he said, people are currently buying meat in small quantities since the price went up.

Meanwhile, according to Tole, the meatball seller separately admitted that since the price of beef has risen, he has switched to buying chicken for the raw material requirements for making meatballs.

"Beef is only purchased in moderation and mixed with chicken meat to make meatballs," he said.