Red Onion Prices Highest in These 10 Provinces (Tuesday, March 5, 2024)

The National Strategic Food Price Information Center recorded an average daily price of shallots (per kg) in modern markets across several provinces reaching Rp 52,690 per kg, as of Tuesday, March 5, 2024. Overall, the average this week increased compared to the previous week's average of Rp 51,690 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 74,000 per kg. Compared to a month ago, the price of shallots in this province is higher. Previously, it was recorded at Rp 41,400 per kg.

Meanwhile, in modern markets in South Kalimantan, shallots were sold at Rp 65,400 per kg, making it the second most expensive in the country.

Then, in third place, the price of shallots in Banten was Rp 64,500 per kg, Southeast Sulawesi Rp 61,750 per kg, and West Papua Rp 61,000 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 Riau Islands, North Kalimantan, and West Sulawesi.