Red Chili Pepper Prices in North Kalimantan Reach Rp 100,000 per Kg (Thursday, July 6, 2023)

The National Strategic Food Price Information Center recorded the average daily price of large red chilies (per kg) in modern markets across several provinces at Rp 81,400 per kg, as of Thursday, July 6, 2023. Overall, the average this week decreased compared to the previous week's average of Rp 83,600 per kg.

The daily price of large red chilies in modern markets in North Kalimantan was the highest in Indonesia, with a selling price of Rp 100,000 per kg. Compared to a month ago, the price of large red chilies in this province is higher; previously recorded at Rp 59,900 per kg.

Meanwhile, in modern markets in East Kalimantan, large red chilies were sold at Rp 99,900 per kg, making it the second most expensive in the country.

Following in third place, the price of large red chilies in North Sulawesi was Rp 99,250 per kg, West Papua Rp 98,150 per kg, and Jambi Rp 89,900 per kg.

Meanwhile, four provinces had large red chili sales below the national average. The three provinces with the lowest selling prices for large red chilies were North Maluku, Bali, and East Java.