Indonesia food prices show mixed trends in commodity costs

National food commodity prices in Indonesia showed varied movement on Wednesday, September 23, 2026, according to data from the National Food Strategic Price Information Center (PIHPS) managed by Bank Indonesia.

Red shallots rose by 8.32 percent to Rp40,350 per kg, while garlic saw a slight decrease of 0.26 percent to Rp39,100 per kg. Rice prices also experienced fluctuations; lower quality I rice increased by 4.36 percent to Rp15,550 per kg, and medium quality I rice rose by 1.36 percent to Rp14,900 per kg. Super quality I rice increased by 1.12 percent to Rp18,100 per kg.

In the chili category, curly red chili prices surged by 25.86 percent to Rp86,400 per kg. Conversely, red bird's eye chili dropped by 5.94 percent to Rp89,500 per kg, and green bird's eye chili fell by 20.85 percent to Rp53,150 per kg. Other notable prices included chicken meat at Rp45,800 per kg and beef quality I at Rp148,550 per kg.