The Price of Medium-Sized Red Onions in North Maluku is the Highest in Indonesia (Tuesday, May 9, 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 52,760 per kg, as of Tuesday, May 9, 2023. Overall, the average this week increased compared to the previous week's average of Rp 51,900 per kg.

The daily price of medium-sized shallots in modern markets in North Maluku was the highest in Indonesia, with a selling price of Rp 69,200 per kg. Compared to a month ago, the price of medium-sized shallots in this province is higher, previously recorded at Rp 48,900 per kg.

Meanwhile, in modern markets in East Kalimantan, the price of medium-sized shallots was sold at Rp 66,100 per kg, making it the second most expensive in the country.

Then, in third place, the price of medium-sized shallots in Banten was Rp 65,800 per kg, Southeast Sulawesi Rp 64,950 per kg, and Central Sulawesi Rp 62,200 per kg.

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