Red Chili Pepper Prices in Central Sulawesi Increased by 30.48% in One Week

Red chili prices in Central Sulawesi reached Rp 99,750 per kg on Tuesday, June 28, 2022. Compared to other regions, this represents the highest price increase in the past week.

According to daily commodity price monitoring data from the National Strategic Food Price Information Center, red chili prices in Central Sulawesi have increased by 30.48% in the past week.

Compared to prices 30 days prior, red chili prices in this region have also increased by 30.48%, indicating a significant surge in a month. Furthermore, compared to prices over the past year, the current price of red chilies in Central Sulawesi's modern markets is the highest on record.

From January to June 2022, red chili prices in modern markets have continuously risen, increasing by 30.48% compared to the previous month.

Red chili prices reached a low of Rp 73,900 per kg on Wednesday, January 12, 2022. The highest price this year reached approximately Rp 99,750 per kg.

Nationally, red chili prices began to rise towards the end of 2021. The average price of red chilies in modern markets was Rp 118,900 per kg, a 9.57% increase compared to the previous weekend.