China: Chili And Pepper Market 2025

Chili And Pepper Market Size in China

The Chinese chili and pepper market reached $X in 2022, standing approx. at the previous year. Overall, the total consumption indicated pronounced growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +3.5% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, consumption decreased by -1.0% against 2020 indices. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2017 to 2022, the growth of the market failed to regain momentum.

Chili And Pepper Production in China

In value terms, chili and pepper production expanded slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production continues to indicate buoyant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 92% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2017 to 2022, production growth remained at a lower figure.

In 2022, the average yield of chilies and peppers (green) in China was estimated at X tons per ha, remaining stable against 2021. In general, the yield saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when the yield increased by 2%. The chili and pepper yield peaked 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, the total area harvested in terms of chilies and peppers (green) production in China contracted modestly to X ha, approximately reflecting the previous year's figure. Overall, the harvested area, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when the harvested area increased by 3.6%. As a result, the harvested area reached the peak level of X ha. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of the chili and pepper harvested area remained at a lower figure.

Chili And Pepper Exports

Exports from China

In 2022, approx. X tons of chilies and peppers (green) were exported from China; increasing by 26% compared with the previous year's figure. In general, total exports indicated a strong increase from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +5.9% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports decreased by -9.7% against 2020 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of 84% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2016 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, chili and pepper exports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports enjoyed a remarkable increase. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Thailand (X tons), Russia (X tons) and Vietnam (X tons) were the main destinations of chili and pepper exports from China, with a combined 58% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Vietnam (with a CAGR of +54.3%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Thailand ($X), Russia ($X) and Vietnam ($X) constituted the largest markets for chili and pepper exported from China worldwide, together comprising 56% of total exports.

In terms of the main countries of destination, Vietnam, with a CAGR of +64.6%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to 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, increasing by 36% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price saw a resilient expansion. As a result, the export price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Malaysia ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Mongolia ($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 Hong Kong SAR (+22.9%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Chili And Pepper Imports

Imports into China

In 2022, purchases abroad of chilies and peppers (green) decreased by -29.7% to X tons, falling for the fourth consecutive year after three years of growth. In general, imports, however, recorded significant growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 63,486%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, chili and pepper imports shrank notably to $X in 2022. Overall, imports, however, enjoyed a significant increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 32,602%. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

Myanmar (X tons), Thailand (X tons) and Vietnam (X tons) were the main suppliers of chili and pepper imports to China, together comprising 99.9% of total imports.

From 2016 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Thailand (with a CAGR of +318.2%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

In value terms, Myanmar ($X), Thailand ($X) and Vietnam ($X) constituted the largest chili and pepper suppliers to China, with a combined 100% share of total imports.

Among the main suppliers, Thailand, with a CAGR of +501.1%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

Import Prices by Country

The average chili and pepper import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, increasing by 12% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when the average import price increased by 127% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Thailand ($X per ton), while the price for Myanmar ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2016 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Thailand (+43.7%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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