Netherlands: Chili And Pepper Market 2025

Chili And Pepper Market Size in the Netherlands

In 2022, the Dutch chili and pepper market increased by 0.3% to $X, rising for the fourth consecutive year after two years of decline. Over the period under review, consumption, however, enjoyed a significant increase. Chili and pepper consumption peaked in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in years to come.

Chili And Pepper Production in the Netherlands

In value terms, chili and pepper production reached $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +2.5% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of 16%. Over the period under review, production attained the maximum level at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

The average yield of chilies and peppers (green) in the Netherlands rose modestly to X tons per ha in 2022, growing by 2% against the previous year. Overall, the yield saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 4.6% against the previous year. As a result, the yield attained the peak level of X tons per ha. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of the average chili and pepper yield remained at a somewhat 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 harvested area of chilies and peppers (green) in the Netherlands contracted slightly to X ha, which is down by -3.1% on the previous year. The harvested area increased at an average annual rate of +1.9% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 when the harvested area increased by 15%. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to chili and pepper production reached the peak figure at X ha in 2021, and then declined modestly in the following year.

Chili And Pepper Exports

Exports from the Netherlands

In 2022, shipments abroad of chilies and peppers (green) decreased by -4.9% to X tons, falling for the second consecutive year after two years of growth. Overall, exports continue to indicate a slight setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when exports increased by 8.8% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, chili and pepper exports fell to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports saw a mild shrinkage. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 7.1% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tons), the UK (X tons) and Poland (X tons) were the main destinations of chili and pepper exports from the Netherlands, with a combined 63% share of total exports. Belgium, Sweden, Italy, Norway, Ireland, the Czech Republic, Finland, Denmark, France and Switzerland lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 29%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Italy (with a CAGR of +7.6%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for chili and pepper exported from the Netherlands were Germany ($X), the UK ($X) and Poland ($X), with a combined 64% share of total exports. Belgium, Sweden, Norway, Ireland, Finland, Italy, Denmark, the Czech Republic, Switzerland and France lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 28%.

Among the main countries of destination, Italy, with a CAGR of +6.7%, recorded 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

In 2022, the average chili and pepper export price amounted to $X per ton, with a decrease of -7.5% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when the average export price increased by 16%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2014 to 2022, the average export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Norway ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Belgium ($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 Czech Republic (+2.9%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Chili And Pepper Imports

Imports into the Netherlands

In 2022, imports of chilies and peppers (green) into the Netherlands contracted to X tons, reducing by -14.4% compared with the previous year's figure. Overall, imports saw a noticeable descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 13% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, chili and pepper imports reduced to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports showed a pronounced reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 16%. Imports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Spain (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of chili and pepper to the Netherlands, with a 63% share of total imports. Moreover, chili and pepper imports from Spain exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Belgium (X tons), threefold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Germany (X tons), with a 5.2% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Spain totaled +1.3%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Belgium (+1.6% per year) and Germany (-3.8% per year).

In value terms, Spain ($X) constituted the largest supplier of chilies and peppers (green) to the Netherlands, comprising 62% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Belgium ($X), with a 19% share of total imports. It was followed by Germany, with a 6.9% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Spain amounted to +3.3%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Belgium (+2.7% per year) and Germany (-0.9% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average chili and pepper import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, approximately reflecting the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.4%. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when the average import price increased by 11% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Slovenia (+6.0%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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