India: Chili And Pepper Market 2025

Chili And Pepper Market Size in India

In 2022, the Indian chili and pepper market was finally on the rise to reach $X after three years of decline. Overall, the total consumption indicated a notable expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +3.6% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, consumption reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Chili And Pepper Production in India

In value terms, chili and pepper production contracted to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, the total production indicated perceptible growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +3.7% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, production increased by +11.9% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of 31% against the previous year. Chili and pepper production peaked at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

The average yield of chilies and peppers (green) in India soared to X tons per ha in 2022, jumping by 33% on the previous year's figure. In general, the yield indicated a tangible increase from 2012 to 2022: its figure increased at an average annual rate of +2.8% 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 -19.7% against 2020 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when the yield increased by 65% against the previous year. As a result, the yield attained the peak level of X tons per ha. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the average chili and pepper 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 India totaled X ha, remaining relatively unchanged against the previous year. Over the period under review, the harvested area continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 when the harvested area increased by 5.2% against the previous year. As a result, the harvested area reached the peak level of X ha. From 2016 to 2022, the growth of the chili and pepper harvested area failed to regain momentum.

Chili And Pepper Exports

Exports from India

In 2022, shipments abroad of chilies and peppers (green) decreased by -6.9% to X tons, falling for the second year in a row after two years of growth. Over the period under review, exports, however, saw a perceptible increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when exports increased by 127% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, chili and pepper exports soared to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, showed a resilient increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 53% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

The United Arab Emirates (X tons) was the main destination for chili and pepper exports from India, accounting for a 67% share of total exports. Moreover, chili and pepper exports to the United Arab Emirates exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Qatar (X tons), sevenfold. Bangladesh (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with an 8% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to the United Arab Emirates totaled +2.0%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Qatar (+21.4% per year) and Bangladesh (+18.7% per year).

In value terms, the United Arab Emirates ($X) remains the key foreign market for chilies and peppers (green) exports from India, comprising 70% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Qatar ($X), with a 13% share of total exports. It was followed by Oman, with a 4.9% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to the United Arab Emirates stood at +8.4%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Qatar (+38.1% per year) and Oman (+31.7% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average chili and pepper export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, picking up by 24% against the previous year. Over the period under review, export price indicated strong growth from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +6.7% 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 export price increased by +57.4% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the average export price increased by 29%. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the peak figure in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in years to come.

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 the UK ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Nepal ($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 Pakistan (+30.1%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Chili And Pepper Imports

Imports into India

In 2022, the amount of chilies and peppers (green) imported into India soared to X tons, with an increase of 3,034% compared with the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, imports, however, showed a abrupt downturn. Imports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, chili and pepper imports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Overall, imports, however, continue to indicate a abrupt setback. Imports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Germany (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of chili and pepper to India, accounting for a 77% share of total imports. Moreover, chili and pepper imports from Germany exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Oman (X tons), fivefold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Germany was relatively modest. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Oman (+45.7% per year) and Bhutan (+2,096.3% per year).

In value terms, Germany ($X) constituted the largest supplier of chilies and peppers (green) to India, comprising 78% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Oman ($X), with a 20% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Germany was relatively modest. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Oman (+40.1% per year) and Bhutan (+3,997.4% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average chili and pepper import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, jumping by 516% against the previous year. In general, the import price posted a remarkable increase. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2019; however, from 2020 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 Oman ($X per ton), while the price for Bhutan ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Bhutan (+86.8%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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