Red Chili Pepper Prices in Bangka Belitung Islands Reach Rp 104,900 per Kg (Wednesday, May 17, 2023)

The National Strategic Food Price Information Center recorded an average daily price of large red chilies (per kg) in modern markets across several provinces at Rp 57,750 per kg, as of Wednesday, May 17, 2023. Overall, the average this week decreased compared to last week's average of Rp 65,860 per kg.

The daily price of large red chilies in modern markets in Bangka Belitung Islands Province was the highest in Indonesia, with a selling price of Rp 104,900 per kg. Compared to a month ago, the price of large red chilies in this province is higher; previously recorded at Rp 59,900 per kg.

Meanwhile, in North Kalimantan's modern markets, large red chilies were sold at Rp 100,000 per kg, making it the second most expensive in the country.

Following in third place, the price of large red chilies in Central Java was Rp 91,150 per kg, West Papua Rp 91,000 per kg, and Jambi Rp 89,900 per kg.

Meanwhile, seven provinces had large red chili sales below the national average. The three provinces with the lowest selling prices for large red chilies were North Sumatra, West Sumatra, and Aceh.