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Most Indonesians enjoy spicy food. One of the main sources of spiciness in Indonesian cuisine is chili, which is widely produced domestically.
Indonesia's national chili production reached 2.77 million tons in 2020, according to the Central Bureau of Statistics (BPS). This figure is up 183,960 tons or 7.11% compared to 2019.
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Throughout 2020, the highest chili production occurred in August, reaching 280,780 tons with a harvested area of 73,770 hectares. East Java is the largest chili producer in Indonesia, with a production of 784,050 tons or 28.28% of national chili production.
West Java follows with a production of 396,910 tons or 14.32% of national chili production. Central Java is next with a production of 325,360 tons or 11.73% of national chili production.
Chili exports in 2020 reached US$25.18 million, up 69.86% or US$10.36 million from 2019. Export destinations include Saudi Arabia (3,300 tons), Malaysia (1,370 tons), and Nigeria (793 tons).
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