Red Chili Prices Highest in These 10 Provinces (Friday, April 1, 2022)

The National Strategic Food Price Information Center recorded an average daily price of red chili peppers (per kg) in modern markets across several provinces at Rp 97,040 per kg, as of Friday, April 1, 2022. Overall, the average this week decreased compared to the previous week's average of Rp 98,550 per kg.

The daily price of red chili peppers in modern markets in Bangka Belitung Islands Province was the highest in Indonesia, with a selling price of Rp 137,400 per kg. Compared to a month ago, the price of red chili peppers in this province did not change. The highest selling price ever recorded in this region was Rp 160,500 per kg.

Meanwhile, in modern markets in West Kalimantan, the price of red chili peppers was sold at Rp 130,150 per kg, making it the second most expensive in the country.

Then, in third place, the price of red chili peppers in East Kalimantan was Rp 126,400 per kg, North Maluku Rp 119,700 per kg, and East Java Rp 93,250 per kg.

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