Eastern Europe: Chili And Pepper Market 2024

Chili And Pepper Market Size in Eastern Europe

After three years of growth, the East European chili and pepper market decreased by X% to $X in 2022. The market value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2021, and then fell modestly in the following year.

Chili And Pepper Production in Eastern Europe

In value terms, chili and pepper production shrank slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Poland (X tons) constituted the country with the largest volume of chili and pepper production, accounting for X% of total volume. Moreover, chili and pepper production in Poland exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, Ukraine (X tons), threefold. The third position in this ranking was held by Romania (X tons), with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume in Poland amounted to X%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Ukraine (X% per year) and Romania (X% per year).

The average chili and pepper yield reached X tons per ha in 2022, growing by X% on the previous year. The yield indicated a strong increase from 2012 to 2022: its figure increased at an average annual rate of X% 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 increased by X% against 2012 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the chili and pepper yield hit record highs in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in the near future. 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 Eastern Europe declined remarkably to X ha, with a decrease of X% against the previous year. Overall, the harvested area saw a deep setback. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of harvested area peaked at X ha in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the harvested area stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Chili And Pepper Exports

Exports in Eastern Europe

Chili and pepper exports dropped to X tons in 2022, waning by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, exports showed a pronounced curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at X tons in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, chili and pepper exports reduced modestly to $X in 2022. Overall, exports saw a noticeable decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Poland (X tons) and Hungary (X tons) were the key exporters of chilies and peppers (green) in 2022, finishing at approx. X% and X% of total exports, respectively. Belarus (X tons) held the next position in the ranking, followed by the Czech Republic (X tons) and Bulgaria (X tons). All these countries together took approx. X% share of total exports. The following exporters - Latvia (X tons) and Russia (X tons) - each accounted for a X% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Russia (with a CAGR of X%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Poland ($X), Hungary ($X) and the Czech Republic ($X) were the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2022, together accounting for X% of total exports. Bulgaria, Belarus, Latvia and Russia lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

Russia, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, among the main exporting countries over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in Eastern Europe amounted to $X per ton, approximately mirroring the previous year. Overall, the export price recorded a mild reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when the export price increased by X%. Over the period under review, the export prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Latvia ($X per ton), while Russia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Bulgaria (X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Chili And Pepper Imports

Imports in Eastern Europe

Chili and pepper imports was estimated at X tons in 2022, increasing by X% on 2021 figures. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of X% 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 2017 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, chili and pepper imports rose modestly to $X in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Russia (X tons) represented the key importer of chilies and peppers (green), committing X% of total imports. Poland (X tons) ranks second in terms of the total imports with a X% share, followed by Belarus (X%), the Czech Republic (X%), Romania (X%), Bulgaria (X%) and Slovakia (X%).

Imports into Russia increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Belarus (X%), Romania (X%), Bulgaria (X%), Slovakia (X%) and Poland (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Belarus emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in Eastern Europe, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. The Czech Republic experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. Belarus (X p.p.) and Romania (X p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total imports, while Russia and the Czech Republic saw its share reduced by X% and X% from 2012 to 2022, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, the largest chili and pepper importing markets in Eastern Europe were Russia ($X), Poland ($X) and the Czech Republic ($X), together accounting for X% of total imports. Romania, Belarus, Slovakia and Bulgaria lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

Among the main importing countries, Belarus, with a CAGR of X%, saw 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.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in Eastern Europe amounted to $X per ton, with a decrease of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price continues to indicate a slight shrinkage. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when the import price increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Poland ($X per ton), while Bulgaria ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Romania (X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform