Red Onion Prices in Jakarta April 22, 2025: East Jakarta Experiences Increase of Rp2,857 per Kg

Kapanlagi.com - The price of red onions has once again become a focus for residents of the capital after a significant spike occurred in several areas of Jakarta, especially in East Jakarta, which recorded the highest increase in a single day. Data as of April 22, 2025, from the official Jakarta Provincial Food Information website shows that while some areas are experiencing price stabilization, others are experiencing fluctuations due to uneven supply dynamics.

The price spike in East Jakarta of Rp2,857 per kilogram indicates supply instability in the field that can directly impact the purchasing power of the public and small traders. Meanwhile, other areas such as South Jakarta and West Jakarta report relatively stable price conditions, indicating differences in distribution between regions.

This article will comprehensively review the developments in red onion prices across the five regions of DKI Jakarta on a daily basis, including common causes for price increases and decreases.

1. Red Onion Price 1 Kilogram in Central Jakarta and North Jakarta

In Central Jakarta, red onion prices have decreased by Rp417. Meanwhile, North Jakarta shows a relatively stable price trend since yesterday at Rp60,000 per Kg.

Central Jakarta

• Red onion price on April 21, 2025: Rp63,750/kg
• Red onion price on April 22, 2025: Remains Rp63,333/kg

North Jakarta

• Red onion price on April 21, 2025: Rp60,000/kg
• Red onion price on April 22, 2025: Remains Rp60,000/kg

2. Red Onion Price 1 Kilogram in West Jakarta and East Jakarta

The price movement of red onions in East Jakarta has surged up to Rp2,857 per Kg, while West Jakarta has experienced a decrease of Rp4,000 per kilogram.

West Jakarta

• Red onion price on April 21, 2025: Rp62,000/kg
• Red onion price on April 22, 2025: Decreased to Rp58,000/kg

East Jakarta

• Red onion price on April 21, 2025: Rp62,143/kg
• Red onion price on April 22, 2025: Increased to Rp65,000/kg

3. Price of Red Onions 1 Kilogram in South Jakarta

South Jakarta has also experienced a price drop of Rp2,143 compared to yesterday at Rp 65,714 / kg.

South Jakarta

• Price of red onions on April 21, 2025: Rp65,714/kg
• Price of red onions on April 22, 2025: Dropped to Rp63,571/kg

4. Factors Causing the Price of Red Onions to Rise

As reported by Liputan6 in previous events, according to the Indonesian Market Traders Association (IKAPPI), the rise in the price of red onions is usually caused by production disruptions in several central areas such as Demak, Grobogan, and Pati due to heavy rainfall leading to crop failures.

Furthermore, from the weather factor, the main supply for Jabodetabek, which usually comes from Brebes, Demak, and Nganjuk, is experiencing logistical obstacles and crop damage, resulting in reduced stock in the wholesale market and causing price increases at the trader level.

"We need to explain that the largest red onion producing areas are in Brebes, followed by Demak, while in East Java it is in Nganjuk, NTB in Bima, West Sumatra in Solo, North Sumatra and West Java are also red onion producers in Indonesia," said the Chairman of the DPP IKAPPI, Abdullah Mansuri in 2024.

5. Factors Causing Red Onion Prices to Decrease

Meanwhile, the decline in red onion prices is usually due to market activities after long holidays like Eid starting to recover. From there, there is an increase in supply from production centers such as Brebes, Solok, and Bandung Raya.

The Ministry of Agriculture noted that the production ready for consumption in April reached more than 100,000 tons, supported by harvests in Indramayu and West Sumatra, which help maintain national supply balance.

Distribution from major production areas has started to run smoothly again after the Eid holidays, and shipments to wholesale markets like PIKJ have begun to increase again, approaching the normal daily figure of 100 tons, thus the price pressure gradually decreases.

"As the holiday period ends, distribution from production centers to major markets has started to increase again. The supply of red onions in the Kramat Jati Wholesale Market (PIKJ), which serves as a barometer for national prices, continues to show a positive trend," said the Director of Vegetables and Medicinal Plants at the Directorate General of Horticulture, Andi Muhammad Idil Fitri, quoting ANTARA.

6. Questions and Answers About Red Onion Prices

1. What is the price of red onions in Jakarta today?

Prices vary by region, ranging from Rp60,000 to Rp63,000 per kilogram as of April 22, 2025.

2. Why can the price of red onions increase?

Because supply is disrupted due to heavy rainfall and crop failures in major production centers.

3. Is the price of red onions in East Jakarta higher than in other regions?

Yes, East Jakarta recorded the highest increase of Rp2,857 per kilogram in a single day.

4. When can the price of red onions go down?

When distribution returns to normal and harvests in production centers like Brebes and Solok start to flourish.

5. How does the government regulate the stability of red onion prices?

Yes, the Ministry of Agriculture and the National Food Agency regulate distribution and coordination among centers to stabilize prices.

(kpl/frr)