Chili Pepper Prices Highest in These 10 Provinces (Tuesday, April 5, 2022)

The National Strategic Food Price Information Center recorded an average daily price of chili peppers (per kg) in modern markets across several provinces at Rp 85,410 per kg, as of Tuesday, April 5, 2022. Overall, the average this week decreased compared to the previous week's average of Rp 86,270 per kg.

The daily price of chili peppers in modern markets in North Kalimantan was the highest in Indonesia, with a selling price of Rp 162,500 per kg. Compared to a month ago, the price of chili peppers in this province has not changed. The highest selling price ever recorded in this region was Rp 200,000 per kg.

Meanwhile, in modern markets in East Kalimantan, chili peppers were sold at Rp 121,550 per kg, making it the second most expensive in the country.

Then, in third place, the price of chili peppers in North Maluku was Rp 119,700 per kg, Bangka Belitung Islands Rp 110,400 per kg, and West Kalimantan Rp 108,350 per kg.

Meanwhile, there are 10 provinces with chili pepper sales below the national average. The three provinces with the lowest selling prices for chili peppers are Central Java, Jambi, and Aceh.