Green Chili Prices in West Papua Increase by 2.59% in a Week

The price of green chilies in West Papua was Rp 59,500 per kg on Friday, May 13, 2022. Compared to other regions, this is the highest price increase in the last week.

According to daily commodity price monitoring data from the National Strategic Food Price Information Center, the price of green chilies in West Papua increased by 2.59% in a week.

Compared to the price 30 days prior, the price of green chilies in this region is still lower by -7.75%.

However, over the past year, the selling price of green chilies in West Papua's modern markets has actually decreased. The previous highest record reached Rp 91,000 per kg.

From January to May 2022, the price of green chilies in modern markets showed a downward trend, decreasing by -7.75% compared to the previous month.

The price of green chilies reached its lowest point at Rp 58,000 per kg on Wednesday, May 4, 2022. The highest price this year reached approximately Rp 91,000 per kg.

Nationally, the price of green chilies began to fall towards the end of 2021. The average price of green chilies in modern markets was Rp 72,030 per kg, down 0.45% compared to the previous weekend.