Red Chili Pepper Prices in East Kalimantan Highest in the Nation (Tuesday, March 5, 2024)

The National Strategic Food Price Information Center recorded an average daily price of red chili peppers (per kg) in modern markets across several provinces reaching Rp 97,720 per kg as of Tuesday, March 5, 2024. Overall, the average this week increased compared to last week's average of Rp 91,860 per kg.

The daily price of red chili peppers in modern markets in East Kalimantan was the highest in Indonesia, with a selling price of Rp 164,500 per kg. Compared to a month ago, the price of red chili peppers in this province is higher, previously recorded at Rp 90,800 per kg.

Meanwhile, in modern markets in Southeast Sulawesi, the price of red chili peppers was sold at Rp 147,900 per kg, making it the second most expensive in the country.

Then, in third place, the price of red chili peppers in Bangka Belitung Islands was Rp 134,700 per kg, Riau Rp 124,700 per kg, and Banten Rp 120,500 per kg.

Meanwhile, there are 13 provinces with red chili pepper sales below the national average. The three provinces with the lowest selling prices for red chili peppers are South Sulawesi, North Sulawesi, and West Sulawesi.