Belgium: Chili And Pepper Market 2025

Chili And Pepper Market Size in Belgium

In 2022, the Belgian chili and pepper market decreased by -11.2% to $X, falling for the second year in a row after five years of growth. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +1.6% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Chili And Pepper Production in Belgium

In value terms, chili and pepper production expanded to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when the production volume increased by 6.7% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production attained the peak level at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In 2022, the average yield of chilies and peppers (green) in Belgium was estimated at X tons per ha, approximately equating the previous year. Overall, the yield, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when the yield increased by 16%. As a result, the yield reached the peak level of X tons per ha. From 2016 to 2022, the growth of the average chili and pepper yield failed to regain momentum. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2022, approx. X ha of chilies and peppers (green) were harvested in Belgium; shrinking by -4.5% against the year before. Overall, the harvested area, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when the harvested area increased by 13% against the previous year. The chili and pepper harvested area peaked at X ha in 2021, and then shrank slightly in the following year.

Chili And Pepper Exports

Exports from Belgium

In 2022, shipments abroad of chilies and peppers (green) increased by 5.9% to X tons, rising for the third year in a row after two years of decline. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of +3.6% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 with an increase of 20% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, chili and pepper exports stood at $X in 2022. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +3.1% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 29% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

The Netherlands (X tons), France (X tons) and Germany (X tons) were the main destinations of chili and pepper exports from Belgium, with a combined 77% share of total exports. The UK, Luxembourg, Spain, Poland and Russia lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 21%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Spain (with a CAGR of +33.2%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for chili and pepper exported from Belgium were the Netherlands ($X), France ($X) and Germany ($X), with a combined 76% share of total exports. The UK, Luxembourg, Spain, Poland and Russia lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 22%.

Among the main countries of destination, Spain, with a CAGR of +34.3%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average chili and pepper export price amounted to $X per ton, falling by -3.1% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the average export price increased by 19%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2014 to 2022, the average export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Russia ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the Netherlands ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Russia (+5.1%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Chili And Pepper Imports

Imports into Belgium

In 2022, the amount of chilies and peppers (green) imported into Belgium expanded slightly to X tons, picking up by 3.1% compared with the previous year's figure. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +5.0% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 14%. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

In value terms, chili and pepper imports shrank to $X in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +3.4% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 27% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2021, and then contracted in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2022, the Netherlands (X tons) constituted the largest chili and pepper supplier to Belgium, accounting for a 69% share of total imports. Moreover, chili and pepper imports from the Netherlands exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Spain (X tons), threefold. France (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 3.6% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from the Netherlands stood at +6.7%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Spain (+4.0% per year) and France (-2.8% per year).

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X) constituted the largest supplier of chilies and peppers (green) to Belgium, comprising 66% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Spain ($X), with a 25% share of total imports. It was followed by Germany, with a 4% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from the Netherlands totaled +5.0%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Spain (+2.8% per year) and Germany (-0.1% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average chili and pepper import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, which is down by -9.2% against the previous year. Overall, the import price recorded a mild setback. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when the average import price increased by 19%. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2014 to 2022, the average import prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per ton), while the price for France ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Germany (+4.5%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

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