
United Kingdom - Chilies And Peppers (Green) - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights
Record-breaking UK Chili and Pepper Prices Soar to $3,099 per Ton
United Kingdom Chili And Pepper Import Price in April 2023
In April 2023, the chili and pepper price amounted to $3,099 per ton (CIF, United Kingdom), growing by 13% against the previous month. Over the period from April 2022 to April 2023, it increased at an average monthly rate of +2.2%. The growth pace was the most rapid in February 2023 when the average import price increased by 17% m-o-m. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs in April 2023.
Prices varied noticeably by the country of origin: the country with the highest price was the Netherlands ($4,151 per ton), while the price for Spain ($2,205 per ton) was amongst the lowest.
From April 2022 to April 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Netherlands (+3.1%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

COUNTRY | Import Price of Chili And Pepper in United Kingdom (USD per ton) | ||||||||||||
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Apr 2022 | May 2022 | Jun 2022 | Jul 2022 | Aug 2022 | Sep 2022 | Oct 2022 | Nov 2022 | Dec 2022 | Jan 2023 | Feb 2023 | Mar 2023 | Apr 2023 | |
Netherlands | 2,870 | 2,463 | 2,384 | 2,265 | 2,290 | 2,158 | 2,216 | 2,120 | 2,860 | 2,511 | 3,224 | 3,612 | 4,151 |
Morocco | 2,404 | 2,328 | 2,190 | 2,457 | 3,064 | 3,177 | 2,857 | 2,244 | 2,214 | 1,938 | 2,308 | 2,918 | 2,783 |
Spain | 1,911 | 1,695 | 1,841 | 1,968 | 2,305 | 2,009 | 1,884 | 1,880 | 1,944 | 2,031 | 2,389 | 2,538 | 2,205 |
Average | 2,386 | 2,281 | 2,282 | 2,181 | 2,264 | 2,111 | 2,131 | 1,960 | 1,982 | 2,060 | 2,412 | 2,737 | 3,099 |
United Kingdom Chili And Pepper Imports
In April 2023, approximately 18K tons of chilies and peppers (green) were imported into the UK; which is down by -16% against March 2023 figures. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a slight reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in November 2022 with an increase of 30% m-o-m.
In value terms, chili and pepper imports reduced to $57M (IndexBox estimates) in April 2023. In general, total imports indicated a mild increase from April 2022 to April 2023: its value increased at an average monthly rate of +1.2% over the last twelve-month period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on April 2023 figures, imports increased by +66.5% against October 2022 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in March 2023 with an increase of 41% month-to-month. As a result, imports reached the peak of $60M, and then reduced in the following month.
United Kingdom Chili And Pepper Imports by Country
Spain (8.2K tons), the Netherlands (7.3K tons) and Morocco (937 tons) were the main suppliers of chili and pepper imports to the UK, together comprising 89% of total imports. Turkey, Belgium and Israel lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 7.6%.
From April 2022 to April 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Turkey (with a CAGR of +0.2%), while imports for the other leaders experienced a decline.
In value terms, the Netherlands ($30M), Spain ($18M) and Morocco ($2.6M) appeared to be the largest chili and pepper suppliers to the UK, with a combined 89% share of total imports. These countries were followed by Belgium, Israel and Turkey, which together accounted for a further 7.4%.
In terms of the main suppliers, Belgium, with a CAGR of +3.9%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.
This report provides an in-depth analysis of the chili and pepper market in the UK. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.
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