Benelux: Chili And Pepper Market 2025

Chili And Pepper Market Size in Benelux

In 2022, after four years of growth, there was decline in the Benelux chili and pepper market, when its value decreased by -2.8% to $X. In general, consumption, however, posted a prominent increase. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2021, and then declined in the following year.

Chili And Pepper Production in Benelux

In value terms, chili and pepper production rose to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +2.4% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 when the production volume increased by 15% against the previous year. The level of production peaked at $X in 2020; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

The Netherlands (X tons) remains the largest chili and pepper producing country in Benelux, comprising approx. 94% of total volume. Moreover, chili and pepper production in the Netherlands exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, Belgium (X tons), more than tenfold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume in the Netherlands amounted to +2.0%.

The average chili and pepper yield amounted to X tons per ha in 2022, increasing by 1.9% compared with 2021. In general, the yield recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the yield increased by 5%. Over the period under review, the chili and pepper yield hit record highs at X tons per ha in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the yield remained at a lower figure. 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 Benelux; falling by -3.2% compared with the previous year. The harvested area increased at an average annual rate of +1.8% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of 14% against the previous year. The level of harvested area peaked at X ha in 2021, and then declined modestly in the following year.

Chili And Pepper Exports

Exports in Benelux

In 2022, shipments abroad of chilies and peppers (green) decreased by -4% to X tons, falling for the second year in a row after two years of growth. Overall, exports saw a mild contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when exports increased by 8.7%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, chili and pepper exports contracted to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a mild shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 7.6%. The level of export peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

The Netherlands dominates exports structure, accounting for X tons, which was near 91% of total exports in 2022. It was distantly followed by Belgium (X tons), mixing up a 9.2% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to chili and pepper exports from the Netherlands stood at -1.3%. At the same time, Belgium (+3.6%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Belgium emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in Benelux, with a CAGR of +3.6% from 2012-2022. From 2012 to 2022, the share of Belgium increased by +3.3 percentage points.

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X) remains the largest chili and pepper supplier in Benelux, comprising 93% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Belgium ($X), with a 7.3% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value in the Netherlands stood at -1.2%.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Benelux stood at $X per ton in 2022, shrinking by -7.4% against the previous year. Overall, the export price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when the export price increased by 16% against the previous year. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2014 to 2022, the export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the Netherlands ($X per ton), while Belgium stood at $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Netherlands (+0.1%).

Chili And Pepper Imports

Imports in Benelux

In 2022, the amount of chilies and peppers (green) imported in Benelux dropped to X tons, which is down by -8.7% against 2021. Overall, imports continue to indicate a slight reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 12% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, chili and pepper imports dropped to $X in 2022. In general, imports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when imports increased by 16% against the previous year. The level of import peaked at $X in 2021, and then declined in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2022, the Netherlands (X tons) represented the main importer of chilies and peppers (green), making up 64% of total imports. It was distantly followed by Belgium (X tons), comprising a 35% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Belgium (with a CAGR of +5.0%).

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported chilies and peppers (green) in Benelux, comprising 67% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Belgium ($X), with a 31% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value in the Netherlands amounted to -2.3%.

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Benelux stood at $X per ton in 2022, dropping by -3.1% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the import price increased by 12%. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2014 to 2022, the import prices remained at a lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the Netherlands ($X per ton), while Belgium stood at $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Netherlands (+1.4%).

Source: IndexBox Platform