Germany: Chili And Pepper Market Overview 2021

Chili And Pepper Market Size in Germany

In 2019, the German chili and pepper market decreased by -X% to $X, falling for the second year in a row after two years of growth. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the period from 2007 to 2019; however, the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2010 when the market value increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2019, consumption failed to regain the momentum.

Chili And Pepper Production in Germany

In value terms, chili and pepper production soared to $X in 2019 estimated in export prices. In general, production enjoyed a remarkable increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2012 when the production volume increased by X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, production attained the peak level in 2019 and is likely to see steady growth in years to come.

The average yield of chilies and peppers (green) in Germany rose notably to X tonnes per ha in 2019, growing by X% against the year before. In general, the yield continues to indicate prominent growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2012 with an increase of X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, the average chili and pepper yield hit record highs in 2019 and is expected to retain growth in years to come. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

The chili and pepper harvested area in Germany expanded sharply to X ha in 2019, surging by X% against 2018. Over the period under review, the harvested area enjoyed a strong increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2012 when the harvested area increased by X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to chili and pepper production attained the maximum in 2019 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Chili And Pepper Exports

Exports from Germany

In 2019, shipments abroad of chilies and peppers (green) decreased by -X% to X tonnes, falling for the second year in a row after three years of growth. In general, exports continue to indicate a mild contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2009 with an increase of X% year-to-year. As a result, exports reached the peak of X tonnes. From 2010 to 2019, the growth exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, chili and pepper exports contracted to $X in 2019. Overall, exports showed a mild decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when exports increased by X% year-to-year. Exports peaked at $X in 2008; however, from 2009 to 2019, exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Austria (X tonnes), the UK (X tonnes) and Denmark (X tonnes) were the main destinations of chili and pepper exports from Germany, with a combined X% share of total exports.

From 2007 to 2019, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by the UK, while exports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for chili and pepper exported from Germany were Austria ($X), Denmark ($X) and Finland ($X), together accounting for X% of total exports. The UK, the Netherlands, France, Sweden and Italy lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X the main countries of destination, the UK recorded the highest growth rate of 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 2019, the average chili and pepper export price amounted to $X per tonne, which is down by -X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2008 an increase of X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, average export prices attained the maximum at $X per tonne in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2019, export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of destination; the country with the highest price was Austria ($X per tonne), while the average price for exports to the UK ($X per tonne) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2019, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Austria, while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Chili And Pepper Imports

Imports into Germany

In 2019, after two years of growth, there was decline in overseas purchases of chilies and peppers (green), when their volume decreased by -X% to X tonnes. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the period from 2007 to 2019; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2008 when imports increased by X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at X tonnes in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2019, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, chili and pepper imports shrank slightly to $X in 2019. Over the period under review, imports, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2010 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2019, imports failed to regain the momentum.

Imports by Country

Spain (X tonnes), the Netherlands (X tonnes) and Turkey (X tonnes) were the main suppliers of chili and pepper imports to Germany, together comprising X% of total imports.

From 2007 to 2019, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Spain, while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Spain ($X), the Netherlands ($X) and Turkey ($X) appeared to be the largest chili and pepper suppliers to Germany, with a combined X% share of total imports.

In terms of the main suppliers, Spain recorded the highest growth rate of 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

The average chili and pepper import price stood at $X per tonne in 2019, approximately mirroring the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price continues to indicate a pronounced decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2010 when the average import price increased by X% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per tonne in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2019, import prices failed to regain the momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of origin; the country with the highest price was the Netherlands ($X per tonne), while the price for Turkey ($X per tonne) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2019, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Hungary, while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox AI Platform

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

What are the largest markets for chilies and peppers (green) in the world?

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The country with the largest volume of chili and pepper consumption was China (19M tonnes), comprising approx. 49% of total volume. Moreover, chili and pepper consumption in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest consumer, Indonesia (2.7M tonnes), sevenfold. Turkey (2.5M tonnes) ranked third in terms of total consumption with a 6.7% share.

What are the largest producers of chilies and peppers (green) in the world?

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China (19M tonnes) remains the largest chili and pepper producing country worldwide, comprising approx. 49% of total volume. Moreover, chili and pepper production in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, Mexico (3.6M tonnes), fivefold. The third position in this ranking was occupied by Indonesia (2.7M tonnes), with a 7.2% share.

What are the leading suppliers of chilies and peppers (green) to Germany?

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In value terms, the largest chili and pepper suppliers to Germany were Spain ($422M), the Netherlands ($279M) and Turkey ($28M), together accounting for 90% of total imports.

What are the leading importers of chilies and peppers (green) from Germany?

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In value terms, the largest markets for chili and pepper exported from Germany were Austria ($8.4M), Denmark ($5M) and Finland ($4.8M), with a combined 46% share of total exports. These countries were followed by the UK, the Netherlands, France, Sweden and Italy, which together accounted for a further 38%.

What is the average export price for chilies and peppers (green) in Germany?

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The average chili and pepper export price stood at $2,390 per tonne in 2019, shrinking by -1.8% against the previous year.

What is the average import price for chilies and peppers (green) in Germany?

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In 2019, the average chili and pepper import price amounted to $2,040 per tonne, remaining relatively unchanged against the previous year.