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Capsicum and pimenta fruits market in MERCOSUR

Release date: Mar 27, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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"MERCOSUR" region includes following countries:

Brazil

Argentina

Uruguay

Paraguay

Earlier Report Observations

The market for fresh capsicum and pimenta fruits in MERCOSUR expanded from 169.4 thousand tons in 2018 to 180.8 thousand tons in 2022. This growth was driven by shifting consumer preferences toward bolder and more diverse flavors, including increased interest in Asian cuisine, which raised demand for fresh peppers as a raw material. The development of new pepper varieties and value-added products, coupled with a significant rise in chili sauce consumption—boosted by strategies from major players like Tabasco focusing on food service—further stimulated production.

After peaking in 2022, the market volume contracted to 170.5 thousand tons in 2023. While demand for chili sauces continued to grow in urban areas and e-commerce platforms improved accessibility, supply-side constraints such as climate variability, water management challenges, and plant diseases likely limited fresh pepper output. Ongoing agricultural improvements, including the adoption of disease-resistant hybrid seeds and cultivation techniques adapted to tropical conditions, aim to address these productivity challenges for the MERCOSUR market.

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 MERCOSUR
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in MERCOSUR 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, t
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Brazil in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Brazil by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.1.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Brazil in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Brazil by countries, 2018-2024, K $ 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 Brazil, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Brazil 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, t
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Brazil in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Brazil by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.2.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Brazil in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Brazil by countries, 2018-2024, K $ 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 Brazil, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Brazil 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, t
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Brazil in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Brazil by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.1.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Brazil in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Brazil by countries, 2018-2024, K $ 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 Brazil, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Brazil 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, t
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Brazil in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Brazil by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.2.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Brazil in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Brazil by countries, 2018-2024, K $ 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 Brazil, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Brazil by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
8. Trade balance
1. 8.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
  1. 8.1.1. In kind, t
  2. 8.1.2. In value, K $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, t
  2. 8.2.2. In value, K $ 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 MERCOSUR

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

Capsicum and pimenta fruit production in MERCOSUR has increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, production reached 173.3 K t, showing a slight rise of 1.8% compared to the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, production grew by 3.6%, which translates to an annualized growth rate of 1.2%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	1.0%	0.7%	1.8%	1.2%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports capsicum and pimenta fruits from MERCOSUR

Exports in kind, t

The market exhibited significant volatility during this period. Import levels fluctuated dramatically, with a 50-fold difference between the low in 2017 and the peak in 2019. In 2020, capsicum and pimenta fruit exports from MERCOSUR totaled 368 t, marking a 22.6% decrease from the previous year. The highest export volume was recorded in 2019 at 475 t, which represented an 852.3% increase from the prior year.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	427.8%	852.3%	(22.6%)	238.8%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, capsicum and pimenta fruit exports from MERCOSUR were not concentrated among a few key destinations. The United Kingdom and the United Arab Emirates each accounted for 4.3% of exports, while the Marshall Islands represented 2.0%. Together, these three countries made up only 10.6% of total export flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, K $ US

The market displayed volatility over the observed period. There was a 48-fold difference between the peak in 2019 and the trough in 2017. In 2020, capsicum and pimenta fruit deliveries from MERCOSUR reached 698 K $ US, a 34.6% decline compared to 2019. The maximum value was recorded in 2019 at 1 067 K $ US, while the largest increase occurred in 2018 with a 616.1% rise.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	616.1%	563.9%	(34.6%)	214.4%

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, exports in value terms were distributed across a broad range of partner countries. The United Arab Emirates accounted for 13.4% of exports, the United Kingdom for 10.8%, and the Marshall Islands for 7.0%. Collectively, these three destinations represented just 31.2% of total export flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports capsicum and pimenta fruits to MERCOSUR

Imports in kind, t

MERCOSUR's capsicum and pimenta fruit imports have increased for the second consecutive year. In 2020, imports amounted to 539 t, reflecting a moderate increase of 9.4% compared to the previous year. However, from 2017 to 2020, imports decreased by 19.6%, equivalent to an annualized decline of 7.0%. The lowest import volume was recorded in 2018 at 482 t, which represented a 28.1% decrease from the prior year.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(28.1%)	2.2%	9.4%	(7.0%)

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, K $ US

MERCOSUR's capsicum and pimenta fruit imports have risen for the second year in a row. In 2020, imports totaled approximately 908 K $ US, showing a measured increase of 8.8% from 2019. Despite this recent growth, imports decreased by 18% from 2017 to 2020, corresponding to an annualized decline of 6.4%. The minimum value was recorded in 2018 at 830 K $ US, marking a 25.0% drop from the previous year.

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