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Red Chili Prices Reach Rp 102,950 per Kilogram in Indonesia
Red bird’s eye chili reached Rp 102,950 per kilogram at consumer level in Indonesia, despite a small recent price drop.
Extreme weather and drought are limiting harvests, with plants producing about half of a normal crop.
Farm-level prices have fallen over the past two weeks, but older supply-chain patterns involving several intermediaries also affect what consumers pay.
Officials say national chili supplies are adequate ahead of Christmas and New Year 2026/2027, but shipments to some areas can be delayed, especially by sea.
The National Food Agency is monitoring prices and can use a distribution program to move supplies from surplus areas to places that need them.
Prices are expected to remain broadly stable if weather improves, though a significant drop is unlikely while production remains limited.
Red chili prices in Indonesia remained high, with red bird’s-eye chili reaching Rp 102,950 per kilogram, according to PIHPS data.
Extreme weather, including drought that limits crop production, was cited as a cause of price fluctuations.
A growers’ association representative said farm-level chili prices had fallen over the previous two weeks to Rp 42,000-50,000 per kilogram.
He said national supply was adequate, while officials identified distribution—especially shipments by sea—as a factor that can push up prices in destination areas.
The association representative expected prices to remain broadly stable through Christmas and New Year if weather conditions improve.
- Who
- Chili consumers in Indonesia, growers and food-supply officials are affected. The report quotes ACCI representative Tunov Mondro Atmodjo and Bapanas official Ito Hediarto.
- What
- Red bird’s-eye chili reached Rp 102,950 per kilogram, while other chili prices varied.
- When
- The report was published on October 26, 2026; Tunov spoke on October 25.
- Where
- Indonesia.
- Why
- Extreme weather and drought have reduced chili production, while distribution challenges can limit supply in some areas.
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
Tunov said farm-level chili prices had fallen from around Rp 60,000 per kilogram to Rp 42,000-50,000.
Tunov said extreme weather and drought were affecting chili production.
Detik reported that red bird’s-eye chili cost Rp 102,950 per kilogram, based on PIHPS data.
- Red bird’s-eye chili
- Rp 102,950 per kilogram
- Curly red chili
- Rp 86,100 per kilogram
- Green bird’s-eye chili
- Rp 79,400 per kilogram
- Large red chili
- Rp 75,600 per kilogram
- Farm-level chili prices
- Rp 42,000-50,000 per kilogram
- Food Distribution Facility budget realization
- About 69.5%
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What people are saying
Extreme weather greatly affects chili production; drought causes chili plants to stop producing.
As for chili, supply is sufficient; we just need to look at distribution.