Red Chili Prices Highest in These 10 Provinces (Thursday, June 16, 2022)

The National Strategic Food Price Information Center recorded an average daily price of red chili peppers (per kg) in modern markets across several provinces reaching Rp 107,510 per kg as of Thursday, June 16, 2022. Overall, the average this week increased compared to the previous week's average of Rp 86,540 per kg.

The daily price of red chili peppers in modern markets in East Kalimantan was the most expensive in Indonesia, with a selling price of Rp 148,950 per kg. Compared to a month ago, the price of red chili peppers in this province has not changed. The highest selling price ever recorded in this region was Rp 167,150 per kg.

Meanwhile, in modern markets in Bangka Belitung Islands Province, the price of red chili peppers was sold at Rp 131,950 per kg, making it the second most expensive in the country.

Then, in third place, the price of red chili peppers in Bali was Rp 114,850 per kg, West Kalimantan Rp 109,500 per kg, and East Java Rp 107,300 per kg.

Meanwhile, there are seven provinces with red chili pepper sales prices below the national average. The three provinces with the lowest selling prices for red chili peppers are West Papua, North Maluku, and Central Sulawesi.