Red Chili Pepper Price in Papua Reaches Rp 116,500 per Kg (Tuesday, March 28, 2023)

The National Strategic Food Price Information Center recorded an average daily price of large red chilies (per kg) in modern markets across several provinces at Rp 78,510 per kg, as of Tuesday, March 28, 2023. Overall, the average this week decreased compared to the previous week's average of Rp 79,240 per kg.

The daily price of large red chilies in modern markets in Papua was the highest in Indonesia, with a selling price of Rp 116,500 per kg. Compared to a month ago, the price of large red chilies in this province is higher; previously recorded at Rp 45,900 per kg.

Meanwhile, in modern markets in Riau Islands, the price of large red chilies was sold at Rp 115,600 per kg, making it the second most expensive in the country.

Then, in third place, the price of large red chilies in South Sumatra was Rp 106,000 per kg, South Kalimantan Rp 105,400 per kg, and Riau Rp 101,950 per kg.

Meanwhile, there are 13 provinces with large red chili sales below the national average. The three provinces with the lowest selling prices for large red chilies are South Sulawesi, West Sulawesi, and Central Java.