Chili Pepper Prices in North Kalimantan Reach Rp 162,500 per Kg (Wednesday, May 17, 2023)

The National Strategic Food Price Information Center recorded the average daily price of chili peppers (per kg) in modern markets in several provinces at Rp 60,710 per kg, data as of Wednesday, May 17, 2023. Overall, the average this week decreased compared to the previous week's average of Rp 77,190 per kg.

The daily price of chili peppers in modern markets in North Kalimantan was the most expensive in Indonesia, with a selling price of Rp 162,500 per kg. Compared to a month ago, the price of chili peppers in this province is higher. Previously, it was recorded at Rp 83,350 per kg.

Meanwhile, in modern markets in Bangka Belitung Islands Province, the price of chili peppers was sold at Rp 104,350 per kg, making it the second most expensive in the country.

Then, in third place, the price of chili peppers in Central Sulawesi was Rp 93,000 per kg, Central Java Rp 77,250 per kg, and Gorontalo Rp 67,250 per kg.

Meanwhile, there are 11 provinces with chili pepper sales below the national average. The three provinces with the lowest selling prices for chili peppers are North Maluku, Aceh, and North Sumatra.