Market research

Capsicum and pimenta fruits market in Americas

Release date: Mar 27, 2026

Submission: 15 minutes after payment

Research period: 2017-2025

Report language:

Report language:

Submission method: to your account

File format: docx, xlsx

Single Report

$500

Instant access to detailed data on one specific market
Ideal for one-off tasks: niche assessments, presentations, investment decisions
Available in Excel and Word in 15 minutes after purchase
Cheaper than subscription, but each market requires a separate purchase

Best if you know exactly what you need

Buy a single report

Platform Subscription

from$600

Complete and unlimited data access across products and regions
Includes continuous data updates during subscription period
Download reports instantly in Word, and Excel formats
More cost-effective for multiple markets or regular analysis

Ideal for regular data users

View pricing plans

"Americas" region includes following countries:

Bermuda

Canada

Greenland

Saint Pierre and Miquelon

the United States

Argentina

Bolivia

Bouvet Island

Brazil

Chile

Colombia

Ecuador

Falkland Islands (Malvinas)

South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands

French Guiana

Guyana

Paraguay

Peru

Suriname

Uruguay

Venezuela

Belize

Costa Rica

El Salvador

Guatemala

Honduras

Mexico

Nicaragua

Panama

Antigua and Barbuda

the Bahamas

Barbados

British Virgin Islands

Cayman Islands

Cuba

Dominica

Dominican Republic

Grenada

Guadeloupe

Haiti

Jamaica

Martinique

Montserrat

Curacao

Aruba

Saint Maarten (Dutch part)

Bonaire

Puerto Rico

Saint-Barthélemy

Saint Kitts and Nevis

Anguilla

Saint Lucia

Saint-Martin (French Part)

Saint Vincent and the Grenadines

Trinidad and Tobago

Turks and Caicos Islands

United States Virgin Islands

Earlier Report Observations

After reaching 4.9 million t in 2018, the fresh capsicum and pimenta fruits market in the Americas contracted sharply to 3.4 million t in 2019, a shift that coincided with Mexico solidifying its position as a leading global exporter. Market volume continued to decline slightly through 2020 and 2021, stabilizing near 3.2 million t by the end of the period.

A recovery commenced in 2022 as market volume expanded to 3.7 million t, with growth accelerating in 2023 to 4.4 million t. This rebound was underpinned by increasing consumer demand in the United States for diverse pepper varieties driven by healthy cooking trends, coupled with robust production infrastructure in key Mexican states like Sinaloa and Guanajuato.

Heading into 2024, the market continued to be shaped by the USMCA trade agreement facilitating U.S. market access and the broader adoption of greenhouse farming technologies to boost production capacity, although climatic risks such as droughts and heat stress in North America posed ongoing challenges to supply stability.

Table of content

1. Disclaimer
2. Terms of use of the report
3. Product codes in the statistical classifications used in the report
4. Key Market Indicators and Trends
1. 4.1. Key Market Indicators
  1. 4.1.1. In kind
    1. 4.1.1.1. Production, 2018-2023
    2. 4.1.1.2. Imports, 2018-2024
    3. 4.1.1.3. Exports, 2018-2024
    4. 4.1.1.4. Market size, 2018-2023
2. 4.2. Market Trends and Factors
5. Production
1. 5.1. Production in Americas
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in Americas in kind, 2018-2023, K t
2. 5.2. Global production by Country, 2018-2023
  1. 5.2.1. Annual dynamics of production by macroregions in kind, 2018-2023, K t
  2. 5.2.2. Dynamics of production structure by macroregions in kind, 2018-2023
  3. 5.2.3. Annual dynamics of production by country in kind, 2018-2023, K t
  4. 5.2.4. Structure of production by countries in kind, 2018-2023
  5. 5.2.5. Dynamics of peoduction structure by countries in kind, 2018-2023
6. Exports
1. 6.1. Exports (Direct Data*)
  1. 6.1.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 6.1.2. Exports in kind, K t
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Bermuda in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Bermuda by countries, 2018-2024, K t
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.1.3. Exports in value, M $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Bermuda in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Bermuda by countries, 2018-2024, M $ US
    3. 6.1.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.1.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Bermuda, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Bermuda by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
2. 6.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
  1. 6.2.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 6.2.2. Exports in kind, K t
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Bermuda in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Bermuda by countries, 2018-2024, K t
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.2.3. Exports in value, M $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Bermuda in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Bermuda by countries, 2018-2024, M $ US
    3. 6.2.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.2.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Bermuda, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Bermuda by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
7. Imports
1. 7.1. Imports (Direct Data*)
  1. 7.1.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 7.1.2. Imports in kind, K t
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Bermuda in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Bermuda by countries, 2018-2024, K t
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.1.3. Imports in value, M $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Bermuda in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Bermuda by countries, 2018-2024, M $ US
    3. 7.1.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.1.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Bermuda, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Bermuda by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
2. 7.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 7.2.2. Imports in kind, K t
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Bermuda in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Bermuda by countries, 2018-2024, K t
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.2.3. Imports in value, M $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Bermuda in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Bermuda by countries, 2018-2024, M $ US
    3. 7.2.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.2.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Bermuda, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Bermuda by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
8. Trade balance
1. 8.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
  1. 8.1.1. In kind, K t
  2. 8.1.2. In value, M $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, K t
  2. 8.2.2. In value, M $ US
9. Top buying and selling countries, 2018-2024
1. 9.1. Direct Data
  1. 9.1.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.1.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers
2. 9.2. Mirror Data
  1. 9.2.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.2.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers

Production capsicum and pimenta fruits in Americas

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

Top producers of capsicum and pimenta fruits, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of capsicum and pimenta fruits, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Production of capsicum and pimenta fruits in the Americas declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, the region produced 4 415 thousand tons, marking a slight decrease of 0.8% compared to 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, production fell by 13.8%, with a compound annual growth rate of -4.8%. The highest production level was recorded in 2018 at 5 157 thousand tons. The most significant decline occurred in 2019 with a 13.7% drop, while the largest increase was seen in 2018 with a 0.7% rise.

Annual dynamics of production in Americas in kind, 2017-2020, K t

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	0.7%	(13.7%)	(0.8%)	(4.8%)

Source: SHEV.io

Exports capsicum and pimenta fruits from Americas

Exports in kind, K t

The volume of capsicum and pimenta fruits exported from the Americas increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, exports reached 1 219 thousand tons, representing a 14.2% increase compared to the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, exports surged by 441%, translating to an annualized growth rate of 75.5%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Americas in kind, 2017-2020, K t

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	5.5%	349.3%	14.2%	75.5%

Source: SHEV.io

Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's exports from Americas in kind, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, M $ US

Cross-border shipments of capsicum and pimenta fruits from the Americas increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, export value stood at 2 058 million US dollars, up 13.2% year-over-year. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports grew by 40.7%, with a compound annual growth rate of 12.1%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Americas in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	10.3%	12.8%	13.2%	12.1%

Source: SHEV.io

Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's exports from Americas in value, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Imports capsicum and pimenta fruits to Americas

Imports in kind, K t

The market performance showed noticeable fluctuations during this period. Import volumes reached their lowest point in 2018 at 10 thousand tons, then climbed to their maximum in 2017, representing a 42-fold difference between these years. In 2020, the Americas imported 12 thousand tons of capsicum and pimenta fruits, down 26.2% compared to 2019. The most significant decline occurred in 2018 with a 97.6% drop, while the largest increase was recorded in 2019 with a 56.1% rise.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Americas in kind, 2017-2020, K t

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(97.6%)	56.1%	(26.2%)	(70.0%)

Source: SHEV.io

Throughout the 2017-2020 period, Spain and the Netherlands were the principal suppliers of capsicum and pimenta fruits to the Americas, together accounting for 4.0% of total imports by volume.

Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's imports to Americas in kind, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, M $ US

Cross-border shipments of capsicum and pimenta fruits to the Americas increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, imports amounted to 309 million US dollars, showing a slight rise of 1.4% year-over-year. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports grew by 17.4%, with a compound annual growth rate of 5.5%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Americas in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	7.3%	7.9%	1.4%	5.5%

Source: SHEV.io

During the 2017-2020 period, Spain and the Netherlands remained the key partner countries for imports of capsicum and pimenta fruits to the Americas in value terms, jointly accounting for 6.3% of total import flows.

Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's imports to Americas in value, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io