POULTRYINDONESIA, Jakarta – The price trend for broiler chicken meat has begun to show a decline as of late January 2026. Several regions recorded a decrease in the Price Development Index (IPH), although some areas continue to experience price pressure.

“The national price movement for broiler chickens is trending downward, even if the correction remains limited. Nationally, the price of broiler chicken meat has started to drop, though the decrease is still slight,” said the Head of Statistics Indonesia (BPS), Amalia Adininggar Widyasanti, at the Regional Inflation Control Coordination Meeting in Jakarta on Tuesday (Jan 27, 2026).

BPS noted that the decline in the IPH for broiler chicken meat occurred in approximately 38.61% of Indonesian regions. At the end of January 2026, the national average price was recorded at Rp40,168 per kilogram at the consumer level. Despite the drop, this price remains slightly above the Government Reference Price (HAP) of Rp40,000 per kilogram. On a month-to-month basis, national broiler chicken prices fell by 0.28% compared to December 2025.

According to BPS, improvements in distribution and supply have been key factors in curbing price hikes in several regions. However, conditions are not uniform nationwide. Some regencies actually recorded price increases.

Bener Meriah Regency in Aceh saw the highest IPH increase, reaching 37.05%. The price of broiler chicken there was recorded at Rp45,417 per kilogram in the fourth week of January—roughly 13.5% above the HAP. Price hikes were also noted in Pesisir Selatan Regency, where chicken prices held steady at around Rp45,000 per kilogram.

BPS assesses that Eastern Indonesia still faces price pressure for broiler chickens due to limited distribution and supply that is not yet fully equitable.

Meanwhile, the Acting Deputy II for Economy and Food at the Executive Office of the President (KSP), Popy Rufaidah, highlighted the persistent food price disparity between regions. “This shows that price pressure is not evenly distributed across all areas, even though in aggregate, national supply is relatively secure,” she said.

She added that price disparities remain quite wide for several strategic commodities, including shallots, garlic, medium-grade rice, curly red chilies, bird’s eye chilies, and broiler chicken. Bulk granulated sugar, meanwhile, recorded a moderate price difference.

“Price control requires strengthening policies at the regional level. Enhancing the coordination of Regional Inflation Control Teams and supporting cross-regional food distribution are key. Furthermore, the government must secure stocks and encourage accelerated market intervention for commodities prone to volatility,” she added.

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