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United Kingdom Chili And Pepper Imports
Chili and pepper imports into the UK dropped slightly to 231K tons in 2023, shrinking by -4.2% compared with the previous year's figure. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +2.1% from 2013 to 2023; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when imports increased by 11% against the previous year. Imports peaked at 257K tons in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2023, imports failed to regain momentum.
In value terms, chili and pepper imports stood at $590M (IndexBox estimates) in 2023. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +3.3% from 2013 to 2023; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.
| COUNTRY | Import Value of Chili And Pepper in United Kingdom (million USD) | ||||||||||
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| 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
| Netherlands | 257 | 259 | 236 | 223 | 217 | 201 | 234 | 257 | 231 | 231 | 275 |
| Spain | 100 | 116 | 126 | 145 | 159 | 163 | 163 | 195 | 203 | 223 | 234 |
| Morocco | 1.6 | 1.5 | 1.7 | 4.2 | 3.9 | 1.4 | 1.4 | 2.7 | 7.1 | 17.4 | 22.5 |
| Turkey | 3.0 | 2.7 | 2.4 | 2.6 | 2.8 | 4.3 | 4.7 | 5.9 | 10.4 | 10.5 | 13.8 |
| Belgium | 3.4 | 2.8 | 2.4 | 3.6 | 5.3 | 5.8 | 5.4 | 5.5 | 2.3 | 8.3 | 10.8 |
| Israel | 18.9 | 13.0 | 7.2 | 3.5 | 1.4 | 5.5 | 3.6 | 1.5 | 12.0 | 5.8 | 10.7 |
| Germany | 7.5 | 14.7 | 12.7 | 18.9 | 21.3 | 22.8 | 26.2 | 27.2 | 1.4 | 1.2 | 2.2 |
| Others | 36.0 | 36.7 | 30.6 | 30.0 | 31.3 | 31.1 | 25.9 | 27.3 | 29.5 | 20.2 | 20.8 |
| Total | 428 | 447 | 419 | 431 | 442 | 435 | 463 | 522 | 496 | 518 | 590 |
Imports by Country
Spain (101K tons), the Netherlands (98K tons) and Morocco (9.4K tons) were the main suppliers of chili and pepper imports to the UK, with a combined 90% share of total imports.
From 2013 to 2023, the biggest increases were recorded for Morocco (with a CAGR of +26.0%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.
In value terms, the largest chili and pepper suppliers to the UK were the Netherlands ($275M), Spain ($234M) and Morocco ($22M), together comprising 90% of total imports.
Morocco, with a CAGR of +30.5%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, among the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.
Import Prices by Country
In 2023, the chili and pepper price stood at $2,559 per ton (CIF, United Kingdom), surging by 19% against the previous year. Over the period from 2013 to 2023, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.1%. As a result, import price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.
There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2023, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($3,544 per ton), while the price for Turkey ($2,194 per ton) was amongst the lowest.
From 2013 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Morocco (+3.6%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.
This report provides an in-depth analysis of the chili and pepper market in the UK. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.
Product coverage:
- FCL 401 - Chillies and peppers (green)
Country coverage:
- United Kingdom
Data coverage:
- Market volume and value
- Per Capita consumption
- Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
- Trade (exports and imports) in the UK
- Export and import prices
- Market trends, drivers and restraints
- Key market players and their profiles
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1. INTRODUCTION
Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business
- REPORT DESCRIPTION
- RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND THE AI PLATFORM
- DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
- GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS
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2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
A Quick Overview of Market Performance
- KEY FINDINGS
- MARKET TRENDS This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional EditionPRO
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3. MARKET OVERVIEW
Understanding the Current State of The Market and its Prospects
- MARKET SIZE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- MARKET STRUCTURE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- TRADE BALANCE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- MARKET FORECAST TO 2035
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4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCTS FOR DIVERSIFICATION
Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business
- TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
- BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
- MOST CONSUMED PRODUCTS
- MOST TRADED PRODUCTS
- MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCTS FOR EXPORTS
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5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES
Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain
- TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
- TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
- COUNTRIES WITH TOP YIELDS
- TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
- LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
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6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS
Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Export
- TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
- TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
- UNSATURATED MARKETS
- TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
- MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
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7. PRODUCTION
The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
- PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
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8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
- IMPORTS: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- IMPORTS BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
- IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
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9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
- EXPORTS: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- EXPORTS BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
- EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
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10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS
The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles
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LIST OF TABLES
- Key Findings In 2024
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Market Value: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Per Capita Consumption: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012-2024
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012-2024
- Import Prices, By Country, 2012-2024
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012-2024
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012-2024
- Exports Prices, By Country, 2012-2024
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LIST OF FIGURES
- Market Volume, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Market Value: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Market Structure – Domestic Supply Vs. Imports, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Market Structure – Domestic Supply Vs. Imports, in Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Trade Balance, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Trade Balance, in Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Per Capita Consumption: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Market Volume Forecast to 2035
- Market Value Forecast to 2035
- Market Size and Growth, by Product
- Average Per Capita Consumption, by Product
- Exports and Growth, by Product
- Export Prices and Growth, by Product
- Production Volume and Growth
- Yield and Growth
- Exports and Growth
- Export Prices and Growth
- Market Size and Growth
- Per Capita Consumption
- Imports and Growth
- Import Prices
- Production, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Production, in Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Harvested Area: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Yield: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Imports, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Imports, in Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Imports, in Physical Terms, by Country, 2024
- Imports, in Physical Terms, by Country, 2012-2024
- Imports, in Value Terms, by Country, 2012-2024
- Import Prices, by Country, 2012-2024
- Exports, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Exports, in Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Exports, in Physical Terms, by Country, 2024
- Exports, in Physical Terms, by Country, 2012-2024
- Exports, in Value Terms, by Country, 2012-2024
- Export Prices, by Country, 2012-2024
