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Capsicum and pimenta fruits market in Southern Asia

Release date: Mar 27, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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"Southern Asia" region includes following countries:

Afghanistan

Bangladesh

Bhutan

Sri Lanka

India

Iran

Maldives

Nepal

Pakistan

Earlier Report Observations

From 2018 to 2022, the market volume for capsicum and pimenta fruits in Southern Asia expanded from 4 129 thousand tons to 5 420 thousand tons. This growth was primarily fueled by rising urban demand for fresh and healthy produce, driven by increasing health awareness and urbanization. The COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 further accelerated consumer preference for nutritious fruits and vegetables, while post-pandemic investments in cold storage infrastructure and changes in trade policy, including export restrictions on other agricultural goods, supported continued production increases.

After reaching a peak in 2022, the market volume contracted to 5 297 thousand tons in 2023. This decline coincided with global fluctuations in input prices and supply chain disruptions that affected production costs and availability. During this period, the market also saw regulatory shifts towards stricter labeling and traceability requirements, alongside the entry of new players focusing on exotic and premium product segments, which introduced additional dynamics to the market structure.

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 Southern Asia
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in Southern Asia 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 Afghanistan in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Afghanistan 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, K $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Afghanistan in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Afghanistan by countries, 2018-2024, K $ 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 Afghanistan, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Afghanistan 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 Afghanistan in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Afghanistan 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, K $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Afghanistan in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Afghanistan by countries, 2018-2024, K $ 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 Afghanistan, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Afghanistan 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 Afghanistan in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Afghanistan 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, K $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Afghanistan in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Afghanistan by countries, 2018-2024, K $ 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 Afghanistan, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Afghanistan 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 Afghanistan in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Afghanistan 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, K $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Afghanistan in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Afghanistan by countries, 2018-2024, K $ 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 Afghanistan, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Afghanistan 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, K $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, K 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 Southern Asia

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

Southern Asia's production of capsicum and pimenta fruits has increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, the region produced 4 984 K t, marking a measured rise of 9.3% compared to 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, production grew by 18.6%, which translates to an annualized growth rate of 5.8%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	0.2%	8.3%	9.3%	5.8%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports capsicum and pimenta fruits from Southern Asia

Exports in kind, K t

Exports of capsicum and pimenta fruits from Southern Asia have risen for the third year in a row. In 2020, exports reached 126.7 K t, showing a 22.8% increase from 2019. From 2017 to 2020, exports surged by 132.7%, averaging an annual growth rate of 32.5%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	55.9%	21.5%	22.8%	32.5%

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, Iraq, Russia, and the United Arab Emirates were the top contributors to exports in kind. Iraq accounted for 33.0% of exports, Russia for 21.6%, and the UAE for 19.5%. Together, these three countries represented 74.1% 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 Southern Asia in kind, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, K $ US

After two years of growth, capsicum and pimenta fruits exports from Southern Asia declined in value. In 2020, exports totaled 52 418 K $ US, down by 17.7% from 2019. However, between 2017 and 2020, exports still increased by 110%, with an annualized rate of 28.1%. The peak value was recorded in 2019 at 63 716 K $ US, while the largest annual increase occurred in 2018 at 67.6%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	67.6%	52.3%	(17.7%)	28.1%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, three key markets—Iraq, Russia, and the United Arab Emirates—collectively absorbed 74.3% of the total export value of capsicum and pimenta fruits from Southern Asia.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports capsicum and pimenta fruits to Southern Asia

Imports in kind, K t

Import volumes of capsicum and pimenta fruits in Southern Asia showed irregular changes, reflecting a volatile market. In 2019, imports bottomed at 1.0 K t, then peaked in 2020 at 14.7 K t, a 15-fold difference. The 2020 volume represented a sharp rise of 1 403.9% compared to the previous year. The largest decline was recorded in 2018 at 70.4%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(70.4%)	(42.6%)	1 403.9%	36.6%

Source: SHEV.io

Over the period 2017–2020, the United Arab Emirates was the leading supplier of capsicum and pimenta fruits to Southern Asia, accounting for 1.0% of total imports in kind.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, K $ US

The import market for capsicum and pimenta fruits in Southern Asia exhibited an unstable trend from 2017 to 2020. In 2019, the value hit a low of 6 414 K $ US, then surged to a high of 25 961 K $ US in 2020, a 4-fold variation. The 2020 value showed a gain of 304.7% relative to the prior year. The largest decline occurred in 2018 at 47.8%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(47.8%)	(5.3%)	304.7%	26.0%

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, the main sources for imports in value terms were the United Arab Emirates, Uganda, and Thailand. The UAE contributed 8.6% of imports, Uganda 3.6%, and Thailand 1.5%. Together, these three countries represented 13.7% 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 Southern Asia in value, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io