Spain: Chili And Pepper Market 2025

Chili And Pepper Market Size in Spain

The Spanish chili and pepper market rose sharply to $X in 2022, with an increase of 12% against the previous year. Overall, the total consumption indicated a temperate increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.8% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, consumption increased by +22.3% against 2017 indices. Over the period under review, the market reached the peak level in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Chili And Pepper Production in Spain

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 +4.2% 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 2017 with an increase of 16%. Chili and pepper production peaked at $X in 2020; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

In 2022, the average yield of chilies and peppers (green) in Spain shrank slightly to X tons per ha, remaining relatively unchanged against 2021 figures. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of +2.0% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the yield increased by 11%. Over the period under review, the average chili and pepper yield attained the peak level at X tons per ha in 2021, and then shrank 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.

In 2022, the chili and pepper harvested area in Spain fell slightly to X ha, approximately mirroring the year before. The harvested area increased at an average annual rate of +2.3% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 7.4%. The chili and pepper harvested area peaked at X ha in 2021, and then declined modestly in the following year.

Chili And Pepper Exports

Exports from Spain

In 2022, overseas shipments of chilies and peppers (green) decreased by -9.7% to X tons, falling for the second consecutive year after three years of growth. Overall, total exports indicated noticeable growth from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +4.4% 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 -10.5% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when exports increased by 19% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at X tons in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, chili and pepper exports fell to $X in 2022. In general, total exports indicated a strong expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +5.8% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports increased by +46.6% against 2015 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 23% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2021, and then fell in the following year.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tons) was the main destination for chili and pepper exports from Spain, accounting for a 32% share of total exports. Moreover, chili and pepper exports to Germany exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, France (X tons), twofold. The UK (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 12% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Germany stood at +5.0%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: France (+1.0% per year) and the UK (+9.7% per year).

In value terms, Germany ($X) remains the key foreign market for chilies and peppers (green) exports from Spain, comprising 33% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by France ($X), with a 14% share of total exports. It was followed by the UK, with a 12% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Germany totaled +6.3%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: France (+4.1% per year) and the UK (+10.6% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average chili and pepper export price amounted to $X per ton, remaining stable against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.4%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 an increase of 14% against the previous year. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton, leveling off in the following year.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the Czech Republic ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Portugal ($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 France (+3.0%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Chili And Pepper Imports

Imports into Spain

In 2022, the amount of chilies and peppers (green) imported into Spain rose sharply to X tons, growing by 5.8% on the previous year's figure. In general, imports showed a buoyant expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 25%. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

In value terms, chili and pepper imports soared to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports recorded a buoyant expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 with an increase of 38%. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Morocco (X tons) was the main supplier of chili and pepper to Spain, accounting for a 91% share of total imports. It was followed by France (X tons), with a 2.4% share of total imports. The Netherlands (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 1.7% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Morocco totaled +12.9%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: France (+8.4% per year) and the Netherlands (+12.1% per year).

In value terms, Morocco ($X) constituted the largest supplier of chilies and peppers (green) to Spain, comprising 88% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the Netherlands ($X), with a 3% share of total imports. It was followed by France, with a 2.5% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Morocco stood at +17.7%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the Netherlands (+13.8% per year) and France (+7.4% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average chili and pepper import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, with an increase of 15% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +3.1%. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 an increase of 20%. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the peak figure 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 the Netherlands ($X per ton), while the price for Morocco ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Portugal (+5.2%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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