Red Chili Pepper Prices in West Papua Increased by 4.26% in a Week

Red chili prices in West Papua reached Rp 73,500 per kg on Friday, May 6, 2022. Compared to other regions, this area saw the highest price increase in the past week.

According to daily commodity price data from the National Strategic Food Price Information Center, red chili prices in West Papua increased by 4.26% within a week.

Compared to prices 30 days prior, however, red chili prices in the region are still lower by -2.84%.

Nevertheless, over the past year, red chili prices in West Papua's modern markets have actually decreased. The previous highest record reached Rp 157,400 per kg.

From January to May 2022, red chili prices in modern markets showed a downward trend, decreasing by 0% compared to the previous month.

Red chili prices reached their lowest point at Rp 70,500 per kg on Wednesday, April 27, 2022. The highest price this year reached approximately Rp 157,400 per kg.

Nationally, red chili prices began to fall towards the end of 2021. The average price of red chilies in modern markets was Rp 84,670 per kg, down 0.01% compared to the previous weekend.