Brazil: Chili And Pepper Market 2025

Chili And Pepper Market Size in Brazil

After two years of growth, the Brazilian chili and pepper market decreased by -34.9% to $X in 2022. In general, consumption, however, enjoyed temperate growth. Chili and pepper consumption peaked at $X in 2021, and then shrank notably in the following year.

Chili And Pepper Production in Brazil

In value terms, chili and pepper production rose modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, the total production indicated a pronounced increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.5% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, production decreased by -1.6% against 2020 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 37% against the previous year. Chili and pepper production peaked at $X in 2020; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

The average yield of chilies and peppers (green) in Brazil was estimated at less than X kg per ha in 2022, almost unchanged from the previous year. Over the period under review, the yield recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2022, approx. less than X ha of chilies and peppers (green) were harvested in Brazil; approximately equating 2021. Overall, the harvested area recorded a relatively flat trend pattern.

Chili And Pepper Exports

Exports from Brazil

In 2022, shipments abroad of chilies and peppers (green) decreased by -17.8% to X tons, falling for the third year in a row after two years of growth. Overall, exports, however, recorded a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when exports increased by 4,730% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, chili and pepper exports soared to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, continue to indicate a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 4,574% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Marshall Islands (X tons), Liberia (X tons) and Mexico (X tons) were the main destinations of chili and pepper exports from Brazil, with a combined 40% share of total exports. Panama, Hong Kong SAR, Paraguay, the UK, Singapore and Malta lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 41%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by the UK (with a CAGR of +159.2%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Mexico ($X), Marshall Islands ($X) and Liberia ($X) constituted the largest markets for chili and pepper exported from Brazil worldwide, with a combined 40% share of total exports. The UK, Panama, Hong Kong SAR, Singapore, Malta and Paraguay lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 38%.

Among the main countries of destination, the UK, with a CAGR of +136.7%, 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

The average chili and pepper export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, picking up by 70% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, recorded a abrupt decline. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the UK ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Paraguay ($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 Paraguay (-5.9%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Chili And Pepper Imports

Imports into Brazil

Chili and pepper imports into Brazil contracted dramatically to X tons in 2022, reducing by -67.2% compared with the previous year. Overall, imports, however, saw significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 280,440%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2021, and then declined rapidly in the following year.

In value terms, chili and pepper imports fell significantly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, saw significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 527,433% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2021, and then declined notably in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Argentina (X tons) was the main supplier of chili and pepper to Brazil, with a 90% share of total imports. Moreover, chili and pepper imports from Argentina exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, the United States (X tons), more than tenfold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Argentina stood at +39.8%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the United States (+30.4% per year) and Morocco (+54.0% per year).

In value terms, Argentina ($X) constituted the largest supplier of chilies and peppers (green) to Brazil, comprising 83% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the United States ($X), with a 13% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Argentina amounted to +28.4%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the United States (+22.8% per year) and Morocco (+23.3% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average chili and pepper import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, surging by 53% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, continues to indicate a abrupt curtailment. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 an increase of 88%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per ton), while the price for Morocco ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the United States (-5.8%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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