Red Chili Prices in East Nusa Tenggara are the Highest in Indonesia (Thursday, November 16, 2023)

The National Strategic Food Price Information Center recorded an average daily price of red chilies (per kg) in modern markets across several provinces reaching Rp 77,050 per kg as of Thursday, November 16, 2023. Overall, the average this week increased compared to the previous week's average of Rp 70,650 per kg.

The daily price of red chilies in modern markets in East Nusa Tenggara was the highest in Indonesia, with a selling price of Rp 108,900 per kg. Compared to a month ago, the price of red chilies in this province is higher; previously recorded at Rp 53,900 per kg.

Meanwhile, in modern markets in Maluku, red chilies were sold at Rp 95,450 per kg, making it the second most expensive in the country.

Following in third place, the price of red chilies in Riau Islands was Rp 94,150 per kg, Bangka Belitung Islands Rp 92,450 per kg, and Riau Province Rp 92,350 per kg.

Meanwhile, 15 provinces had red chili selling prices below the national average. The three provinces with the lowest selling prices for red chilies were West Nusa Tenggara, West Sulawesi, and South Sulawesi.