Red Chili Pepper Prices in West Kalimantan Highest in Indonesia (Friday, March 25, 2022)

The National Strategic Food Price Information Center recorded an average daily price of red chili peppers (per kg) in modern markets in several provinces reaching Rp 99,800 per kg, data as of Friday, March 25, 2022. Overall, the average this week increased compared to last week's average of Rp 96,750 per kg.

The daily price of red chili peppers in modern markets in West Kalimantan was the most expensive in Indonesia, with a selling price of Rp 159,000 per kg. Compared to a month ago, the price of red chili peppers in this province has not changed. The highest selling price ever recorded in this region was Rp 175,000 per kg.

Meanwhile, in modern markets in Bangka Belitung Islands Province, red chili peppers were sold at Rp 137,400 per kg, making it the second most expensive in the country.

Then, in third place, the price of red chili peppers in North Maluku was Rp 123,700 per kg, East Kalimantan Rp 115,650 per kg, and East Java Rp 92,600 per kg.

Meanwhile, there are seven provinces with red chili pepper sales below the national average. The three provinces with the lowest selling prices for red chili peppers are West Papua, Central Java, and North Sulawesi.