Germany: Chili And Pepper Market 2025

Chili And Pepper Market Size in Germany

In 2022, the German chili and pepper market decreased by -13.5% to $X for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year rising trend. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +1.2% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations being recorded in certain years. Chili and pepper consumption peaked at $X in 2021, and then dropped in the following year.

Chili And Pepper Production in Germany

In value terms, chili and pepper production expanded to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, recorded a strong expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when the production volume increased by 63%. Chili and pepper production peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In 2022, the average yield of chilies and peppers (green) in Germany declined modestly to X tons per ha, remaining relatively unchanged against the previous year. Over the period under review, the yield indicated a prominent increase from 2012 to 2022: its figure increased at an average annual rate of +6.0% 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 increased by +15.6% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when the yield increased by 44%. Over the period under review, the average chili and pepper yield reached the peak level at X tons per ha in 2021, and then reduced in the following year. 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 Germany reduced modestly to X ha in 2022, waning by -4.2% compared with the year before. In general, the total harvested area indicated a resilient expansion from 2012 to 2022: its figure increased at an average annual rate of +6.0% 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 harvested area increased by +79.7% against 2012 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 17% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to chili and pepper production reached the maximum at X ha in 2021, and then contracted modestly in the following year.

Chili And Pepper Exports

Exports from Germany

After two years of growth, shipments abroad of chilies and peppers (green) decreased by -20.8% to X tons in 2022. In general, exports saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 15% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2021, and then dropped sharply in the following year.

In value terms, chili and pepper exports fell sharply to $X in 2022. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +1.3% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by 31% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X, and then declined markedly in the following year.

Exports by Country

Austria (X tons), Denmark (X tons) and Finland (X tons) were the main destinations of chili and pepper exports from Germany, with a combined 55% share of total exports. Poland, Switzerland, the Netherlands, France, Sweden and the UK lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 34%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Poland (with a CAGR of +8.1%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Austria ($X), Denmark ($X) and Finland ($X) appeared to be the largest markets for chili and pepper exported from Germany worldwide, together accounting for 61% of total exports. Switzerland, the Netherlands, Poland, France, Sweden and the UK lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 29%.

Poland, with a CAGR of +8.4%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, among the main countries of destination 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, remaining stable against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.4%. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 an increase of 19%. The export price peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

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 Denmark ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the UK ($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 the Netherlands (+3.7%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Chili And Pepper Imports

Imports into Germany

After two years of growth, supplies from abroad of chilies and peppers (green) decreased by -8.7% to X tons in 2022. Overall, imports, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when imports increased by 8%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2021, and then fell in the following year.

In value terms, chili and pepper imports shrank markedly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when imports increased by 16%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2021, and then dropped notably in the following year.

Imports by Country

Spain (X tons), the Netherlands (X tons) and Morocco (X tons) were the main suppliers of chili and pepper imports to Germany, with a combined 90% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Morocco (with a CAGR of +10.7%), while imports for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

In value terms, the largest chili and pepper suppliers to Germany were Spain ($X), the Netherlands ($X) and Morocco ($X), with a combined 91% share of total imports.

Among the main suppliers, Morocco, with a CAGR of +10.3%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to 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, reducing by -7% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when the average import price increased by 12% against the previous year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2014 to 2022, the average import prices remained at a lower figure.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the highest price was recorded for prices from the Netherlands ($X per ton) and Israel ($X per ton), while the price for Morocco ($X per ton) and Hungary ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Turkey (+1.8%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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