Red Chili Prices Highest in These 10 Provinces (Wednesday, March 29, 2023)

The National Strategic Food Price Information Center recorded an average daily price of red chili peppers (per kg) in modern markets across several provinces at Rp 75,550 per kg, as of Wednesday, March 29, 2023. Overall, the average this week decreased compared to the previous week's average of Rp 80,350 per kg.

The daily price of red chili peppers in Bali's modern markets was the highest in Indonesia, with a selling price of Rp 122,050 per kg. Compared to a month ago, the price of red chili peppers in this province is higher; previously recorded at Rp 69,900 per kg.

Meanwhile, in Gorontalo's modern markets, red chili peppers were sold at Rp 122,000 per kg, making it the second most expensive in the country.

Following in third place, the price of red chili peppers in Bangka Belitung Islands was Rp 111,200 per kg, Central Java Rp 102,950 per kg, and East Java Rp 94,650 per kg.

Meanwhile, five provinces had red chili pepper sales below the national average. The three provinces with the lowest selling prices for red chili peppers were East Kalimantan, North Sumatra, and Aceh.