Red Chili Prices Highest in These 10 Provinces (Friday, March 1, 2024)

The National Strategic Food Price Information Center recorded an average daily price of red chilies (per kg) in modern markets across several provinces reaching Rp 98,900 per kg as of Friday, March 1st, 2024. Overall, the average this week increased compared to last week's average of Rp 93,340 per kg.

The daily price of red chilies in modern markets in East Kalimantan was the highest in Indonesia, with a selling price of Rp 140,400 per kg. Compared to a month ago, the price of red chilies in this province is higher; previously recorded at Rp 51,400 per kg.

Meanwhile, in modern markets in North Kalimantan, the price of red chilies was sold at Rp 140,000 per kg, making it the second most expensive in the country.

Then, in third place, the price of red chilies in South Kalimantan was Rp 138,900 per kg, Bangka Belitung Islands Rp 130,450 per kg, and Lampung Rp 128,650 per kg.

Meanwhile, there are 15 provinces with red chili selling prices below the national average. The three provinces with the lowest selling prices for red chilies are Gorontalo, East Nusa Tenggara, and Maluku.