Red Chili Pepper Prices in South Kalimantan Highest in the Nation (Friday, November 18, 2022)

The National Strategic Food Price Information Center recorded an average daily price of red chili peppers (per kg) in modern markets across several provinces at Rp 78,710 per kg, as of Friday, November 18, 2022. Overall, the average this week decreased compared to last week's average of Rp 86,410 per kg.

The daily price of red chili peppers in modern markets in South Kalimantan was the highest in Indonesia, with a selling price of Rp 119,700 per kg. Compared to a month ago, the price of red chili peppers in this province is lower; previously recorded at Rp 169,900 per kg.

Meanwhile, in modern markets in Bangka Belitung Islands Province, red chili peppers were sold at Rp 113,200 per kg, making it the second most expensive in the country.

Then, in third place, the price of red chili peppers in Maluku was Rp 110,000 per kg, East Kalimantan Rp 109,100 per kg, and Central Kalimantan Rp 102,750 per kg.

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 East Nusa Tenggara, Gorontalo, and West Sulawesi.