Ahead of Eid, chili and onion prices in Indonesia have dropped 3 days

Published Apr 13, 2023

Tridge summary

Prices of chilies and onions have decreased at Tebet Timur Market in South Jakarta, ahead of the predicted Idul Fitri holiday on April 22-23, 2023. The price of red cayenne pepper has dropped significantly to Rp 50,000 per kg from Rp 80,000 per kg last week, due to large quantities absorbed during the harvest period. Curly red chilies are now priced at IDR 40,000 per kg, a decrease from Rp 50,000 per kg. Onion prices have also decreased, especially for shallots, which are now priced at IDR 40,000 per kg, down from IDR 50,000 per kg. Garlic prices are stable at IDR 40,000 per kg.

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Jakarta, CNBC Indonesia - In a matter of days, Idul Fitri arrives, which is predicted to fall on April 22-23 2023. So what are the developments in food prices ahead of Eid? Based on CNBC Indonesia's monitoring results at Tebet Timur Market, South Jakarta, today Thursday (13/4/2023), the prices of chilies and onions have decreased. The price of red cayenne pepper fell to Rp 50,000 per kg. The price fell significantly compared to last week which reached Rp 80,000 per kg. Herlina, a trader at the East Tebet Market, said the price of red cayenne pepper had dropped significantly since three days ago. "Thank God, in three days it has dropped to Rp. 50,000 per kg. Last week it was still Rp. 80,000," said Herlina. Herlina said, the decline in the price of chilies was due to the large quantities of chilies absorbed during the harvest period so that the stock was sufficient. He hopes that the price reduction of this chili can be stable until before entering the Idul Fitri holiday which is ...

Source: Cnbcindonesia