The price of medium-sized shallots in Southeast Sulawesi is the highest in Indonesia (Friday, October 13, 2023)

The National Strategic Food Price Information Center recorded the average daily price of medium-sized shallots (per kg) in modern markets across several provinces at Rp 44,390 per kg, as of Friday, October 13, 2023. Overall, the average this week decreased compared to the previous week's average of Rp 45,250 per kg.

The daily price of medium-sized shallots in modern markets in Southeast Sulawesi was the highest in Indonesia at Rp 64,950 per kg. Compared to a month ago, the price of medium-sized shallots in this province is higher, previously recorded at Rp 45,900 per kg.

Meanwhile, in modern markets in North Maluku, the price of medium-sized shallots was sold at Rp 62,200 per kg, making it the second most expensive in the country.

Then, in third place, the price of medium-sized shallots in Gorontalo was Rp 60,950 per kg, East Nusa Tenggara Rp 60,900 per kg, and West Nusa Tenggara Rp 55,700 per kg.

Meanwhile, 16 provinces had medium-sized shallot sales prices below the national average. The three provinces with the lowest selling prices for medium-sized shallots were South Sulawesi, Aceh, and West Sulawesi.