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The National Strategic Food Price Information Center recorded an average daily price of medium-sized shallots (per kg) in modern markets across several provinces reaching Rp 55,290 per kg as of Thursday, May 25, 2023. Overall, the average this week increased compared to the previous week's average of Rp 54,900 per kg.

The daily price of medium-sized shallots in modern markets in North Maluku was the highest in Indonesia at Rp 72,200 per kg. Compared to a month ago, the price of medium-sized shallots in this province is higher, previously recorded at Rp 48,900 per kg.

Meanwhile, in modern markets in West Papua, the price of medium-sized shallots was sold at Rp 69,650 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 68,950 per kg, Banten Rp 68,500 per kg, and Southeast Sulawesi Rp 64,950 per kg.

Meanwhile, there are 15 provinces with medium-sized shallot sales prices below the national average. The three provinces with the lowest selling prices for medium-sized shallots are West Sulawesi, North Sumatra, and Riau Islands.