Chili Pepper Prices in South Kalimantan Highest in the Nation (Friday, September 16, 2022)

The National Strategic Food Price Information Center recorded an average daily price of chili peppers (per kg) in modern markets across several provinces at Rp 91,900 per kg, as of Friday, September 16, 2022. Overall, the average this week decreased compared to last week's average of Rp 95,220 per kg.

The daily price of chili peppers in modern markets in South Kalimantan was the most expensive in Indonesia, with a selling price of Rp 149,900 per kg. Compared to a month ago, the price of chili peppers in this province has not changed. The highest selling price ever recorded in this region is Rp 149,900 per kg.

Meanwhile, in modern markets in Bangka Belitung Islands Province, chili peppers were sold at Rp 144,550 per kg, making it the second most expensive in the country.

Then, in third place, the price of chili peppers in Central Kalimantan was Rp 140,500 per kg, East Kalimantan Rp 125,450 per kg, and Maluku Rp 115,650 per kg.

Meanwhile, there were 19 provinces with chili pepper sales below the national average. The three provinces with the lowest selling prices for chili peppers were West Sulawesi, North Sumatra, and Aceh.