Capsicum and pimenta fruits market in China

Earlier Report Observations

The market volume for fresh capsicum and pimenta fruits in China increased from 17 031 тыс. т in 2018 to 17 360 тыс. т in 2020. This growth was initially supported by agricultural supply-side reforms in Jilin province, which aimed to optimize production structures and promote the development of the grain industry, indirectly benefiting vegetable cultivation and market supply.

After 2020, the market stabilized around 17 200 тыс. т with minor fluctuations. In 2022, nationwide investments in large-scale pre-cooling, cold storage, and intelligent processing lines improved the preservation, distribution, and quality of fresh produce, helping to maintain market volume. Concurrently, a marked shift in consumer dietary habits towards convenient, healthy, and diverse foods reinforced demand for fresh vegetables, including capsicum.

By 2024, regional development plans in areas like Guyuan and Beijing focused on building high-efficiency vegetable production bases and enhancing facility agriculture to improve supply capacity. The implementation of updated food safety standards and labeling regulations, coupled with consumers' growing emphasis on freshness, nutrition, and distinctive flavors, continued to influence the market's operational environment.

Production capsicum and pimenta fruits in China

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

China was the world's leading producer of capsicum and pimenta fruits from 2017 to 2020.

Top producers of capsicum and pimenta fruits, 2017-2020

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

China's production of capsicum and pimenta fruits grew for the third year in a row. In 2020, the country produced 17 421 thousand tonnes, marking a 0.6% increase compared to 2019. Over the 2017–2020 period, production rose by 4%, with an average annual growth rate of 1.3%.

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

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

China's production value of capsicum and pimenta fruits increased for the second consecutive year. In 2020, output was valued at 16 221 million US dollars, up 6.4% year-on-year. From 2017 to 2020, production value grew by 16.4%, averaging 5.2% per year. The lowest value was recorded in 2018 at 13 185 million US dollars, which saw the largest decline of 5.4%. In contrast, 2019 experienced the biggest increase of 15.6%.

Annual dynamics of production in China in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Exports capsicum and pimenta fruits from China

Exports in kind, K t

China's export volume of capsicum and pimenta fruits rose for the third consecutive year. In 2020, exports reached 126.3 thousand tonnes, a 14.2% gain from the previous year. Over the 2017–2020 period, exports increased by 29.1%, with an average annual growth rate of 8.9%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Russia, Thailand, and Mongolia were the largest buyers of capsicum and pimenta fruits from China by volume. Russia accounted for 46.5% of exports, Thailand for 18.3%, and Mongolia for 9.4%, together making up 74.3% of total export volume.

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

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

Exports in value, M $ US

China's export value of capsicum and pimenta fruits increased for the second year in a row. In 2020, exports amounted to 117.6 million US dollars, a significant 20.8% rise compared to 2019. Over the 2017–2020 period, export value grew by 44.6%, with an average annual increase of 13.1%. The lowest value was recorded in 2018 at 77.1 million US dollars, which saw the largest decline of 5.2%. In contrast, 2019 experienced the biggest increase of 26.2%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Russia, Thailand, and Hong Kong were the top destinations for China's capsicum and pimenta fruit exports by value. Russia accounted for 48.8% of export value, Thailand for 19.9%, and Hong Kong for 8.2%, together comprising 76.9% of total export value.

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

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

Imports capsicum and pimenta fruits to China

Imports in kind, K t

China's import volume of capsicum and pimenta fruits showed noticeable fluctuations from 2017 to 2020. The lowest point was in 2017, followed by a peak in 2018, with a 15-fold difference between these years. In 2020, imports totaled 65.4 thousand tonnes, down 16.6% from 2019. The highest volume was recorded in 2018 at 106.5 thousand tonnes, which saw the largest increase of 1,420.0%. In contrast, 2019 experienced the biggest decline of 26.3%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, China's import volume of capsicum and pimenta fruits was highly concentrated, with Vietnam accounting for 100.0% of total imports.

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

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

Imports in value, M $ US

China's import value of capsicum and pimenta fruits was volatile from 2017 to 2020. The lowest value was in 2017, followed by a peak in 2018, with a 15-fold difference between these years. In 2020, imports reached 44.8 million US dollars, a 20.0% decrease from 2019. The highest value was recorded in 2018 at 82.2 million US dollars, which saw the largest increase of 1,422.6%. In contrast, 2019 experienced the biggest decline of 31.9%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Vietnam was the primary source for China's capsicum and pimenta fruit imports, consistently accounting for 99.9% of total import value.

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

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