Red chili prices in West Papua rose 32.75% last week.

The price of large red chilies in West Papua reached Rp 94,250 per kg on Friday, April 29, 2022. Compared to other regions, this area showed the highest price increase in the last week.

According to daily commodity price data from the National Strategic Food Price Information Center, the price of large red chilies in West Papua has increased by 32.75% in a week.

Compared to prices 30 days prior, the price of large red chilies in this region has increased by 40.67%. This signifies a significant surge within a month. Furthermore, compared to prices over the past year, the current selling price of large red chilies in West Papua's modern markets is the highest on record.

From January to April 2022, the price of large red chilies in modern markets has steadily increased, rising 40.67% compared to the previous month.

The price of large red chilies reached its lowest point at Rp 65,000 per kg on Wednesday, April 13, 2022. The highest price this year reached approximately Rp 94,250 per kg.

Nationally, the price of large red chilies began to rise towards the end of 2021. The average price of large red chilies in modern markets is Rp 79,840 per kg, a 2.67% increase compared to the previous weekend.