The Price of Curly Red Chili Peppers in East Nusa Tenggara is the Highest in Indonesia (Tuesday, April 18, 2023)

The National Strategic Food Price Information Center recorded the average daily price of red chilies (per kg) in modern markets across several provinces at Rp 65,700 per kg, as of Tuesday, April 18, 2023. Overall, the average this week decreased compared to last week's average of Rp 67,550 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 119,900 per kg. Compared to a month ago, the price of red chilies in this province is higher; previously recorded at Rp 56,900 per kg.

Meanwhile, in modern markets in Bangka Belitung Islands Province, red chilies were sold at Rp 96,450 per kg, making it the second most expensive in the country.

Following in third place, the price of red chilies in East Kalimantan was Rp 88,950 per kg, Yogyakarta Special Region Rp 86,350 per kg, and Jakarta Rp 85,950 per kg.

Meanwhile, 18 provinces recorded red chili sales below the national average. The three provinces with the lowest selling prices for red chilies were Aceh, North Sumatra, and West Sulawesi.