The Price of Medium-Sized Red Onions in West Papua is the Highest in Indonesia (Monday, May 15, 2023)

The National Strategic Food Price Information Center recorded an average daily price of medium-sized shallots (per kg) in modern markets across several provinces reaching Rp 54,390 per kg, as of Monday, May 15, 2023. Overall, the average this week increased compared to last week's average of Rp 49,520 per kg.

The daily price of medium-sized shallots in modern markets in West Papua was the highest in Indonesia at Rp 72,500 per kg. Compared to a month ago, the price of medium-sized shallots in this province is higher, previously recorded at Rp 41,400 per kg.

Meanwhile, in North Maluku's modern markets, the price of medium-sized shallots was sold at Rp 69,200 per kg, making it the second most expensive in the country.

Following in third place, the price of medium-sized shallots in East Kalimantan was Rp 66,100 per kg, Southeast Sulawesi Rp 64,950 per kg, and Banten Rp 64,250 per kg.

Meanwhile, 16 provinces had sales of medium-sized shallots below the national average. The three provinces with the lowest selling prices for medium-sized shallots were West Sulawesi, North Kalimantan, and Riau Islands.