Red Chili Pepper Price in Bangka Belitung Islands Reaches Rp 128,200 per Kg (Friday, December 9, 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 reaching Rp 79,710 per kg as of Friday, December 9, 2022. Overall, the average this week increased compared to the previous week's average of Rp 78,540 per kg.

The daily price of red chili peppers in modern markets in Bangka Belitung Islands Province was the highest in Indonesia, with a selling price of Rp 128,200 per kg. Compared to a month ago, the price of red chili peppers in this province did not change. The highest selling price ever recorded in this region was Rp 160,500 per kg.

Meanwhile, in Maluku's modern markets, red chili peppers were sold at Rp 120,000 per kg, making it the second most expensive in the country.

Then, in third place, the price of red chili peppers in South Kalimantan was Rp 119,700 per kg, East Kalimantan Rp 109,100 per kg, and Central Kalimantan Rp 102,750 per kg.

Meanwhile, there are 15 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, West Nusa Tenggara, and West Sulawesi.