
United Kingdom - Chilies And Peppers (Green) - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights
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View PricingRecord-breaking UK Chili and Pepper Prices Soar to $3,099 per Ton
United Kingdom Chili And Pepper Import Price in April 2023
In April 2023, the chili and pepper price amounted to $3,099 per ton (CIF, United Kingdom), growing by 13% against the previous month. Over the period from April 2022 to April 2023, it increased at an average monthly rate of +2.2%. The growth pace was the most rapid in February 2023 when the average import price increased by 17% m-o-m. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs in April 2023.
Prices varied noticeably by the country of origin: the country with the highest price was the Netherlands ($4,151 per ton), while the price for Spain ($2,205 per ton) was amongst the lowest.
From April 2022 to April 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Netherlands (+3.1%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

COUNTRY | Import Price of Chili And Pepper in United Kingdom (USD per ton) | ||||||||||||
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Apr 2022 | May 2022 | Jun 2022 | Jul 2022 | Aug 2022 | Sep 2022 | Oct 2022 | Nov 2022 | Dec 2022 | Jan 2023 | Feb 2023 | Mar 2023 | Apr 2023 | |
Netherlands | 2,870 | 2,463 | 2,384 | 2,265 | 2,290 | 2,158 | 2,216 | 2,120 | 2,860 | 2,511 | 3,224 | 3,612 | 4,151 |
Morocco | 2,404 | 2,328 | 2,190 | 2,457 | 3,064 | 3,177 | 2,857 | 2,244 | 2,214 | 1,938 | 2,308 | 2,918 | 2,783 |
Spain | 1,911 | 1,695 | 1,841 | 1,968 | 2,305 | 2,009 | 1,884 | 1,880 | 1,944 | 2,031 | 2,389 | 2,538 | 2,205 |
Average | 2,386 | 2,281 | 2,282 | 2,181 | 2,264 | 2,111 | 2,131 | 1,960 | 1,982 | 2,060 | 2,412 | 2,737 | 3,099 |
United Kingdom Chili And Pepper Imports
In April 2023, approximately 18K tons of chilies and peppers (green) were imported into the UK; which is down by -16% against March 2023 figures. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a slight reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in November 2022 with an increase of 30% m-o-m.
In value terms, chili and pepper imports reduced to $57M (IndexBox estimates) in April 2023. In general, total imports indicated a mild increase from April 2022 to April 2023: its value increased at an average monthly rate of +1.2% over the last twelve-month period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on April 2023 figures, imports increased by +66.5% against October 2022 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in March 2023 with an increase of 41% month-to-month. As a result, imports reached the peak of $60M, and then reduced in the following month.
United Kingdom Chili And Pepper Imports by Country
Spain (8.2K tons), the Netherlands (7.3K tons) and Morocco (937 tons) were the main suppliers of chili and pepper imports to the UK, together comprising 89% of total imports. Turkey, Belgium and Israel lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 7.6%.
From April 2022 to April 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Turkey (with a CAGR of +0.2%), while imports for the other leaders experienced a decline.
In value terms, the Netherlands ($30M), Spain ($18M) and Morocco ($2.6M) appeared to be the largest chili and pepper suppliers to the UK, with a combined 89% share of total imports. These countries were followed by Belgium, Israel and Turkey, which together accounted for a further 7.4%.
In terms of the main suppliers, Belgium, with a CAGR of +3.9%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders 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:
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Data coverage:
- Market volume and value
- Per Capita consumption
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- 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
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- 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