Which province produces the most petai?

Petai is a type of vegetable that grows in tropical regions and is very popular among Indonesians. Petai contains many vitamins, including vitamins A, B1, B2, iron, and antioxidants.

According to the Central Bureau of Statistics (BPS), Indonesia's petai production reached 350,600 tons in 2020. This figure increased by 13.07% compared to the previous year, which was 310,100 tons.

By region, East Java is the largest petai-producing province in Indonesia, with production reaching 92,400 tons, contributing 26.36% to national petai production. Central Java follows in second place with production of 91,300 tons (26.05%).

Petai production in West Java was reported at 67,500 tons (19.24%), and production in North Sumatra was 20,050 tons (5.71%). West Sumatra produced 19,400 tons of petai, or 5.54% of total national production.

In some areas, the price of petai is relatively cheap, usually ranging from Rp 500 to Rp 1,000 per fruit, or a bunch of six for Rp 5,000. When it's not petai season, a board of petai is sold for around Rp 2,000 – Rp 3,000.

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