Unexpectedly, green treasure has helped Indonesia's independence

Published 2022년 2월 15일

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Indonesia is experiencing a surge in vanilla prices, with the cost per kilogram ranging from tens of thousands to millions of rupiah. This expensive commodity, known as "Green Gold," has a long trading history in the archipelago, with the Vereenigde Oostindische Compagnie (VOC) being one of the early traders. Produced in several regions, especially in eastern Indonesia, vanilla has been a significant commodity since the Dutch East Indies colonial era and played a crucial role in the independence revolution by being used as a form of currency to acquire weapons.

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Jakarta, CNBC Indonesia - The treasure of "Green Gold" which is expensive is actually Vanilla. Indonesia has a very long journey. Based on observations on several online shopping platforms, vanilla is sold at various prices, ranging from tens of thousands to millions of rupiah per kilogram. Sellers at Shopee, for example, offer vanilla at a price of Rp. 33 thousand per stick. There are also those who offer Rp. 2.65 million for 500 grams, or Rp. 4.5 million for 1 kg. Meanwhile, at Tokopedia, vanilla is sold for Rp. 67 thousand per 10 grams. There are also those who offer a promotional price of IDR 2.85 million per 500 grams. The price of one kilogram offered varies, from Rp. 3.2 to 5 million. The vanilla is claimed to be grade A, or Tahiti Super dry vanilla. As for the gourmet type, there are also traders who offer prices varying from IDR 785 thousand to 852 thousand per 100 grams. In the trading world in the archipelago, vanilla is not a new traded item. Vereenigde Oostindische ...

Source: Cnbcindonesia