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Capsicum and pimenta fruits market in Europe

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Research period: 2017-2025

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"Europe" region includes following countries:

Albania

Andorra

Bosnia and Herzegovina

Croatia

Gibraltar

Greece

the Holy See

Italy

Malta

Montenegro

Portugal

San Marino

Serbia

Slovenia

Spain

North Macedonia

Bulgaria

Belarus

Czechia

Hungary

Moldova

Poland

Romania

Russia

Slovakia

Ukraine

Denmark

Estonia

Faroe Islands

Finland

Åland Islands

Iceland

Ireland

Latvia

Lithuania

Norway

Sweden

the United Kingdom

Isle of Man

Austria

Belgium

France

Germany

Liechtenstein

Luxembourg

Monaco

the Netherlands

Switzerland

Earlier Report Observations

From 2018 to 2020, the European market for fresh capsicum and pimenta fruits expanded steadily, with total volume rising from 4.3 million tonnes to 4.7 million tonnes. This growth was supported by increasing domestic production, which reached over 3.6 million tonnes by 2020, alongside substantial import volumes that fluctuated but remained above 1.3 million tonnes annually.

The market contracted sharply in 2021, falling by 15% to 3.9 million tonnes. A recovery followed in 2022 and 2023, lifting the market volume back to 4.3 million tonnes. By the end of the period, emerging factors began to shape the market: phytosanitary issues in major growing regions like Spain limited supply, while evolving consumer preferences for natural ingredients, freshness, and health benefits supported demand. Innovations in e-commerce and packaging technology also improved market transparency and product preservation.

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 Europe
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in Europe 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. Imports
1. 6.1. Imports (Direct Data*)
  1. 6.1.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 6.1.2. Imports in kind, K t
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Albania in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Albania by countries, 2018-2024, K t
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.1.3. Imports in value, M $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Albania in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Albania by countries, 2018-2024, M $ US
    3. 6.1.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.1.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Albania, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Albania by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
2. 6.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
  1. 6.2.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 6.2.2. Imports in kind, K t
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Albania in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Albania by countries, 2018-2024, K t
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.2.3. Imports in value, M $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Albania in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Albania by countries, 2018-2024, M $ US
    3. 6.2.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.2.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Albania, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Albania by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
7. Exports
1. 7.1. Exports (Direct Data*)
  1. 7.1.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.1.2. Exports in kind, K t
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Albania in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Albania by countries, 2018-2024, K t
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.1.3. Exports in value, M $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Albania in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Albania by countries, 2018-2024, M $ US
    3. 7.1.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.1.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Albania, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Albania by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
2. 7.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.2.2. Exports in kind, K t
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Albania in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Albania by countries, 2018-2024, K t
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.2.3. Exports in value, M $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Albania in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Albania by countries, 2018-2024, M $ US
    3. 7.2.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.2.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Albania, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Albania 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 Europe

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

Europe's production of capsicum and pimenta fruits has grown for the third year in a row. In 2020, the continent produced 3 615 thousand tons, marking a 3.6% increase from the previous year. Looking at the period from 2017 to 2020, production rose by 10.4%, which translates to an average annual growth rate of 3.3%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	1.0%	5.4%	3.6%	3.3%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports capsicum and pimenta fruits from Europe

Exports in kind, K t

The export data shows irregular fluctuations, pointing to a volatile market. In 2019, exports hit their lowest point at 260 thousand tons, with the largest decline that year reaching 66.0%. By 2020, exports rebounded sharply to 853 thousand tons, representing a dramatic increase of 228.2% compared to 2019. The peak was recorded earlier in 2017, creating a 3.3-fold gap between the highest and lowest years.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(10.5%)	(66.0%)	228.2%	(0.0%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Switzerland, the United States, and Norway consistently led as the top buyers of capsicum and pimenta fruits from Europe. Switzerland accounted for 2.0% of exports in volume, while the United States and Norway each contributed 1.2%. Together, these three countries made up 4.5% of Europe's total exports in kind.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, M $ US

Europe's cross-border shipments of capsicum and pimenta fruits in value terms have increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, exports reached 2 968 million US dollars, up by 6.6% from the previous year. Over the four-year span from 2017 to 2020, exports grew by 13.6%, averaging an annualized rate of 4.3%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	2.6%	3.8%	6.6%	4.3%

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, the country structure of Europe's exports in value terms was highly diversified. The United States accounted for 2.9% of exports, Switzerland for 2.6%, and Norway for 1.9%, with these three countries together representing just 7.4% of total flows. The remaining 92.6% came from a long tail of smaller markets.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports capsicum and pimenta fruits to Europe

Imports in kind, K t

Europe's imports of capsicum and pimenta fruits in volume terms saw significant changes. In 2019, imports dropped to their lowest level at 1 330 thousand tons, with the largest decline that year at 22.7%. By 2020, imports surged to 1 897 thousand tons, a sudden increase of 42.7% compared to the prior year. Overall, from 2017 to 2020, imports increased by 21%, equating to an annualized growth rate of 6.6%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	9.8%	(22.7%)	42.7%	6.6%

Source: SHEV.io

Throughout the period from 2017 to 2020, Morocco, Turkey, and Israel remained the primary sources for Europe's imports of capsicum and pimenta fruits in volume. Morocco led with 7.5% of imports, followed by Turkey at 5.5% and Israel at 3.7%. Collectively, these three markets accounted for 16.7% of total import flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, M $ US

Europe's imports of capsicum and pimenta fruits in value terms have risen for the third year in a row. In 2020, imports totaled 3 510 million US dollars, showing a solid increase of 11.2% from the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, imports grew by 11.7%, which averages out to an annualized rate of 3.8%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	0.3%	0.2%	11.2%	3.8%

Source: SHEV.io

In the years 2017 to 2020, Morocco, Turkey, and Israel formed the main group of destinations for Europe's imports in value terms. Morocco accounted for 6.3% of imports, Turkey for 3.9%, and Israel for 3.7%. Together, these three countries represented 13.9% 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 Europe in value, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io