Tomato prices in Indonesia are starting to climb

Published 2022년 1월 27일

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The article reports a surge in the average prices of tomatoes and large red chilies in Jakarta, Indonesia, with significant price variations in different markets. This price hike, part of a broader upward trend in sugar, onion, and other food items since early January 2022, is attributed to various factors, including the Covid-19 pandemic's impact on agriculture, regional restrictions, and limited imports. Highlighting the domino effect of farmers shifting to less profitable crops and reduced production of key staples, experts suggest that a comprehensive government evaluation and strategic intervention are necessary to address the rising food prices and ensure market stability.

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Jakarta, CNBC Indonesia - The site infopanganjakarta.go.id noted, the average price of tomatoes today, Tuesday (26/1/2022) rose to Rp17,625 per kg compared to yesterday's price. With the highest price reaching IDR 23,000 per kg in the West Tebet market and the lowest in the Klender SS market, IDR 10,000 per kg. The graph of tomato price movements in Jakarta shows an upward trend since early January 2022, after fluctuating since the end of 2021. Meanwhile, the price of large red chilies was also observed to rise today. In fact, the price of chili, including red cayenne pepper, has fallen after soaring until the beginning of 2022. At the Kramat Jati Main Market, the price of large red chilies jumped from Rp. 1,000 to Rp. 55,000 per kg. The average price in Jakarta rose by almost IDR 500 to IDR 38,135 per kg. Meanwhile, the price of red cayenne pepper rose by around Rp. 200 to Rp. 44,538 per kg. The National Strategic Food Price Information Center (PIHPS) website also noted that ...

Source: Cnbcindonesia