Red Chili Prices in North Sulawesi Highest in Indonesia (Friday, December 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 reaching Rp 124,290, data as of Friday, December 29, 2023. Overall, the average this week increased compared to the previous week's average of Rp 120,640.

The daily price of red chili peppers in modern markets in North Sulawesi was the most expensive in Indonesia, with a selling price of Rp 162,400. Compared to a month ago, the price of red chili peppers in this province is higher. Previously, it was recorded at Rp 64,900.

Meanwhile, in Gorontalo's modern markets, the price of red chili peppers was sold at Rp 156,950, making it the second most expensive in the country.

Then, in third place, the price of red chili peppers in East Nusa Tenggara was Rp 149,900, Bangka Belitung Islands Rp 148,450, and Maluku Rp 145,000.

Meanwhile, there are 13 provinces with red chili pepper sales below the national average. The three provinces with the lowest selling prices for red chili peppers are West Kalimantan, West Nusa Tenggara, and West Sumatra.