Red Onion Prices in North Maluku Highest in Indonesia (Wednesday, May 3, 2023)

The National Strategic Food Price Information Center recorded an average daily price of shallots (per kg) in modern markets across several provinces reaching Rp 53,040 per kg, as of Wednesday, May 3, 2023. Overall, the average this week increased compared to the previous week's average of Rp 52,110 per kg.

The daily price of shallots in North Maluku's modern markets was the highest in Indonesia, with a selling price of Rp 69,200 per kg. Compared to a month ago, the price of shallots in this province is higher; previously recorded at Rp 41,400 per kg.

Meanwhile, in Banten's modern markets, shallots were sold at Rp 65,800 per kg, making it the second most expensive in the country.

Then, in third place, the price of shallots in Southeast Sulawesi was Rp 64,950 per kg, Central Sulawesi Rp 62,200 per kg, and East Kalimantan Rp 61,700 per kg.

Meanwhile, 17 provinces had shallot sales prices below the national average. The three provinces with the lowest shallot selling prices were Aceh, North Kalimantan, and West Sulawesi.