Onion Prices in East Kalimantan are the Highest Nationally (Monday, October 3, 2022)

The National Strategic Food Price Information Center recorded an average daily price of shallots (per kg) in modern markets across several provinces at Rp 55,870 per kg, as of Monday, October 3, 2022. Overall, the average this week decreased compared to the previous week's average of Rp 56,650 per kg.

The daily price of shallots in modern markets in East Kalimantan was the most expensive in Indonesia, with a selling price of Rp 83,450 per kg. Compared to a month ago, the price of shallots in this province is lower, previously recorded at Rp 90,450 per kg.

Meanwhile, in modern markets in Southeast Sulawesi, shallots were sold at Rp 82,950 per kg, making it the second most expensive in the country.

Then, in third place, the price of shallots in Bangka Belitung Islands was Rp 80,450 per kg, Central Sulawesi Rp 77,550 per kg, and West Nusa Tenggara Rp 74,400 per kg.

Meanwhile, there are 17 provinces with shallot sales prices below the national average. The three provinces with the lowest shallot selling prices are North Sumatra, Aceh, and West Sulawesi.