Red Chili Prices in North Sulawesi Increase by 19.79% in a Week

Red chili prices in North Sulawesi reached Rp 85,050 per kg on Friday, March 25, 2022. Compared to other regions, this area saw the highest price increase in the last week.

According to daily monitoring of staple food commodity prices from the National Strategic Food Price Information Center, red chili prices in North Sulawesi increased by 19.79% within a week.

Compared to prices 30 days prior, red chili prices in this region have increased by 21.76%.

However, over the past year, red chili prices in North Sulawesi's modern markets have actually decreased. The previous highest record reached Rp 86,850 per kg.

From January to March 2022, red chili prices in modern markets have steadily increased by 21.76% compared to the previous month.

Red chili prices reached their lowest point at Rp 58,500 per kg on Wednesday, January 19, 2022. The highest price this year reached approximately Rp 86,850 per kg.

Nationally, red chili prices started to rise towards the end of 2021. The average price of red chilies in modern markets is Rp 73,000 per kg, a 7.11% increase compared to the previous weekend.