Capsicum and pimenta fruits market in Austria

Earlier Report Observations

The market volume for fresh capsicum and pimenta fruits in Austria remained relatively stable between 2018 and 2021, averaging around 45 000 tons per year. However, in 2022, volume dropped by 11% to 40 578 tons, before recovering to 43 677 tons in 2023. In value terms, the market showed stronger growth, rising from 93.3 million US dollars in 2018 to 113.0 million US dollars in 2023, with notable increases of 8.3% in 2021 and 21.6% in 2023.

The decline in volume in 2022 was significant, but the market rebounded in 2023, with value growth outpacing volume growth, indicating higher prices or a shift towards more premium products. Production levels fluctuated, while imports and exports varied, contributing to the overall market size changes over the period.

By 2024, consumer trends such as rising health consciousness, preference for fresh and minimally processed foods, sustainable packaging, and the growth of online direct-to-consumer sales platforms were shaping the market for fresh peppers in Austria.

Production capsicum and pimenta fruits in Austria

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Top producers of capsicum and pimenta fruits, 2017-2020

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

Austria's production of capsicum and pimenta fruits rebounded in 2020 after two consecutive years of decline. The country produced 15 100 tonnes, marking a modest 0.8% increase from 2019. Looking at the broader 2017-2020 period, production actually decreased by 4.5%, with an average annual decline of 1.5%. The lowest production level was recorded in 2019 at 14 980 tonnes, which also saw the steepest year-over-year drop of 4.8%.

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In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

In 2020, the value of Austria's capsicum and pimenta fruits output reached 31 562 thousand US dollars, representing a 5.1% decrease compared to the previous year. The lowest value during the period was recorded in 2018 at 30 838 thousand US dollars, while the peak occurred in 2019 at 33 258 thousand US dollars. The most significant year-over-year increase was observed in 2019, when the value rose by 7.8%.

Annual dynamics of production in Austria in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Exports capsicum and pimenta fruits from Austria

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Austria's capsicum and pimenta fruits export volume declined in 2020, ending a two-year upward trend. Exports totaled 5 216 tonnes, reflecting a substantial 19.6% decrease from 2019. Despite this recent drop, exports grew by 4% overall between 2017 and 2020, averaging 1.3% annual growth. The highest export volume was achieved in 2019 at 6 485 tonnes, with the most significant year-over-year increase occurring in 2018 at 16.9%.

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From 2017 to 2020, Germany, Slovenia, and Czechia formed the core of Austria's capsicum and pimenta fruits export destinations by volume. Germany accounted for 42.5% of exports, followed by Slovenia at 31.5%, and Czechia at 8.1%. Together, these three countries represented 82.1% of Austria's total export flows during this period.

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

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

Exports in value, K $ US

Austria's capsicum and pimenta fruits export value declined in 2020, reversing a two-year growth trend. Exports were recorded at 10 903 thousand US dollars, representing a significant 24.3% decrease from the previous year. Despite this recent decline, exports increased by 9.1% overall between 2017 and 2020, averaging 2.9% annual growth. The peak export value was reached in 2019 at 14 399 thousand US dollars, which also saw the largest year-over-year increase of 25.3%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Germany, Slovenia, and the Netherlands were the leading destinations for Austria's capsicum and pimenta fruits exports by value. Germany accounted for 40.2% of export value, followed by Slovenia at 37.4%, and the Netherlands at 6.8%. Collectively, these three countries represented 84.4% of Austria's total export value during this period.

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

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

Imports capsicum and pimenta fruits to Austria

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Austria's capsicum and pimenta fruits import volume declined in 2020, ending a two-year upward trend. The country imported 36 895 tonnes, representing a 6.4% decrease from 2019. Despite this recent decline, imports increased by 7.3% overall between 2017 and 2020, averaging 2.4% annual growth. The highest import volume was recorded in 2019 at 36 895 tonnes, with the most significant year-over-year increase occurring in 2018 at 10.3%.

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From 2017 to 2020, Spain, Turkey, and Hungary accounted for the largest share of Austria's capsicum and pimenta fruits imports by volume. Spain represented 39.7% of imports, followed by Turkey at 16.9%, and Hungary at 9.4%. Together, these three countries comprised 66.0% of Austria's total import volume during this period.

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

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

Imports in value, K $ US

Austria's capsicum and pimenta fruits import value declined slightly in 2020, following two years of growth. Imports totaled 75 341 thousand US dollars, showing a modest 1.0% decrease from 2019. Despite this recent dip, imports increased by 8.3% overall between 2017 and 2020, averaging 2.7% annual growth. The peak import value was recorded in 2019 at 75 341 thousand US dollars, with the most significant year-over-year increase occurring in 2018 at 7.4%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Spain, Turkey, and Greece consistently remained the main sources for Austria's capsicum and pimenta fruits imports by value. Spain accounted for 46.7% of import value, followed by Turkey at 13.2%, and Greece at 9.9%. Together, these three countries represented 69.8% of Austria's total import value during this period.

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

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