Austria: Chili And Pepper Market 2023

Chili And Pepper Market Size in Austria

The Austrian chili and pepper market reduced to $X in 2022, remaining constant against the previous year. In general, consumption, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. Chili and pepper consumption peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Chili And Pepper Production in Austria

In value terms, chili and pepper production contracted to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production saw a abrupt descent. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 17% against the previous year. Chili and pepper production peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

The average yield of chilies and peppers (green) in Austria rose slightly to X tons per ha in 2022, growing by 2.2% on 2021. Overall, the yield, however, showed a slight reduction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 12%. The chili and pepper yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the 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 Austria contracted to X ha, with a decrease of -2.9% against 2021 figures. Overall, the harvested area showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 7.1% against the previous year. As a result, the harvested area reached the peak level of X ha. From 2018 to 2022, the growth of the chili and pepper harvested area remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Chili And Pepper Exports

Exports from Austria

In 2022, approx. X tons of chilies and peppers (green) were exported from Austria; surging by 1.8% against 2021 figures. In general, exports posted a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when exports increased by 362% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

In value terms, chili and pepper exports soared to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports saw a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 248%. The exports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tons) was the main destination for chili and pepper exports from Austria, accounting for a 79% share of total exports. Moreover, chili and pepper exports to Germany exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, the Netherlands (X tons), sixfold. France (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 3% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Germany stood at +37.1%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the Netherlands (+37.4% per year) and France (+19.5% per year).

In value terms, Germany ($X) remains the key foreign market for chilies and peppers (green) exports from Austria, comprising 79% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the Netherlands ($X), with a 12% share of total exports. It was followed by France, with a 3.1% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Germany stood at +31.0%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the Netherlands (+30.1% per year) and France (+14.7% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average chili and pepper export price amounted to $X per ton, rising by 18% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, saw a pronounced shrinkage. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Slovenia ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the Czech Republic ($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 Switzerland (-0.3%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Chili And Pepper Imports

Imports into Austria

After five years of growth, overseas purchases of chilies and peppers (green) decreased by -2.6% to X tons in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, showed a resilient expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 61%. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at X tons in 2021, and then declined in the following year.

In value terms, chili and pepper imports expanded to $X in 2022. Overall, imports, however, recorded a buoyant expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when imports increased by 51% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Turkey (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of chili and pepper to Austria, accounting for a 59% share of total imports. Moreover, chili and pepper imports from Turkey exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Spain (X tons), fivefold. Germany (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 12% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Turkey totaled +29.5%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Spain (+0.0% per year) and Germany (+11.1% per year).

In value terms, Turkey ($X) constituted the largest supplier of chilies and peppers (green) to Austria, comprising 55% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Spain ($X), with a 16% share of total imports. It was followed by Germany, with a 13% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Turkey amounted to +32.3%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Spain (+2.5% per year) and Germany (+12.0% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average chili and pepper import price amounted to $X per ton, rising by 6.3% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 an increase of 7.6%. The import price peaked in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

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 Greece ($X per ton), while the price for Hungary ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Greece (+5.5%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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