Czech Republic: Chili And Pepper Market 2025

Chili And Pepper Market Size in the Czech Republic

After two years of growth, the Czech chili and pepper market decreased by -1.9% to $X in 2022. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +2.6% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2021, and then fell modestly in the following year.

Chili And Pepper Production in the Czech Republic

In value terms, chili and pepper production stood at $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, the total production indicated a pronounced expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.3% 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 -3.2% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 23% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

The average yield of chilies and peppers (green) in the Czech Republic amounted to X tons per ha in 2022, with an increase of 7.1% on the year before. In general, the yield indicated pronounced growth from 2012 to 2022: its figure increased at an average annual rate of +3.3% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, chili and pepper yield decreased by -6.6% against 2020 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 25% against the previous year. The chili and pepper yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the 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.

The chili and pepper harvested area in the Czech Republic declined to X ha in 2022, which is down by -3.2% on 2021. Over the period under review, the harvested area, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when the harvested area increased by 7.7%. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to chili and pepper production reached the maximum at X ha in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the harvested area remained at a lower figure.

Chili And Pepper Exports

Exports from the Czech Republic

In 2022, after two years of decline, there was growth in shipments abroad of chilies and peppers (green), when their volume increased by 0.5% to X tons. Overall, exports, however, continue to indicate a perceptible contraction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 when exports increased by 23% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, chili and pepper exports totaled $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when exports increased by 12%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Slovakia (X tons) was the main destination for chili and pepper exports from the Czech Republic, with a 73% share of total exports. Moreover, chili and pepper exports to Slovakia exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Austria (X tons), tenfold. Romania (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 7.2% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Slovakia stood at -3.9%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Austria (+4.2% per year) and Romania (+14.0% per year).

In value terms, Slovakia ($X) remains the key foreign market for chilies and peppers (green) exports from the Czech Republic, comprising 68% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Germany ($X), with a 9.4% share of total exports. It was followed by Romania, with a 6.7% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Slovakia amounted to -2.7%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Germany (+26.8% per year) and Romania (+15.6% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average chili and pepper export price amounted to $X per ton, picking up by 5.1% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.3%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 an increase of 19% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in years to come.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Austria ($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 Germany (+16.3%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Chili And Pepper Imports

Imports into the Czech Republic

After two years of growth, supplies from abroad of chilies and peppers (green) decreased by -1.8% to X tons in 2022. Over the period under review, imports saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 5.8%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, chili and pepper imports reduced slightly to $X in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +1.9% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being observed in certain years. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 14%. Imports peaked at $X in 2021, and then contracted in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Spain (X tons) constituted the largest chili and pepper supplier to the Czech Republic, accounting for a 46% share of total imports. Moreover, chili and pepper imports from Spain exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, the Netherlands (X tons), twofold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Morocco (X tons), with a 6.9% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Spain amounted to +7.9%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the Netherlands (-1.1% per year) and Morocco (+6.9% per year).

In value terms, Spain ($X) constituted the largest supplier of chilies and peppers (green) to the Czech Republic, comprising 49% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by the Netherlands ($X), with a 23% share of total imports. It was followed by Morocco, with a 5.9% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Spain amounted to +9.8%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the Netherlands (+1.1% per year) and Morocco (+7.1% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average chili and pepper import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, remaining stable against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.0%. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 an increase of 11% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2021, and then fell slightly in the following year.

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 ($X per ton), while the price for Serbia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Slovakia (+8.3%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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