Chili Pepper Prices in North Kalimantan Highest in Indonesia (Friday, May 19, 2023)

The National Strategic Food Price Information Center recorded an average daily price of chili peppers (per kg) in modern markets across several provinces reaching Rp 76,710 per kg, as of Friday, May 19, 2023. Overall, the average this week increased compared to the previous week's average of Rp 75,100 per kg.

The daily price of chili peppers in modern markets in North Kalimantan was the highest 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 is higher; previously recorded at Rp 57,150 per kg.

Meanwhile, in modern markets in East Nusa Tenggara, the price of chili peppers was sold at Rp 149,900 per kg, making it the second most expensive in the country.

Then, in third place, the price of chili peppers in Papua was Rp 125,750 per kg, South Kalimantan Rp 115,150 per kg, and East Kalimantan Rp 108,900 per kg.

Meanwhile, there are 20 provinces with chili pepper sales below the national average. The three provinces with the lowest chili pepper selling prices are South Sumatra, North Sumatra, and West Sulawesi.