Chili Pepper Prices in North Kalimantan Reach Rp 162,500 per Kg (Wednesday, March 23, 2022)

The National Strategic Food Price Information Center recorded an average daily price of chili peppers (per kg) in modern markets in several provinces reaching Rp 87,080 per kg, data as of Wednesday, March 23, 2022. Overall, the average this week increased compared to the previous week's average of Rp 84,280 per kg.

The daily price of chili peppers in modern markets in North Kalimantan was the most expensive in Indonesia, with a selling price of Rp 162,500 per kg. Compared to a month ago, the price of chili peppers in this province has not changed. The highest selling price ever recorded in this region was Rp 200,000 per kg.

Meanwhile, in modern markets in North Maluku, chili peppers were sold at Rp 123,700 per kg, making it the second most expensive in the country.

Then, in third place, the price of chili peppers in West Kalimantan was Rp 122,750 per kg, East Kalimantan Rp 113,900 per kg, and Bangka Belitung Islands Rp 110,400 per kg.

Meanwhile, there are 10 provinces with chili pepper sales below the national average. The three provinces with the lowest selling prices for chili peppers are North Sulawesi, Jambi, and Aceh.