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Capsicum and pimenta fruits market in Spain

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

The market for fresh or chilled capsicum and pimenta fruits in Spain showed continuous expansion from 566 thousand tons in 2018 to 820 thousand tons in 2022. The notable surge of 123 thousand tons in 2022 coincided with heightened annual European demand for peppers and chilies and a sustained consumer shift toward healthy eating patterns, a trend amplified by the global COVID-19 pandemic which increased focus on fresh produce.

After peaking in 2022, the domestic market volume contracted to 746 thousand tons in 2023.

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 Spain
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in Spain in kind, 2018-2023, K t
  2. 5.1.2. Annual dynamics of production in Spain in value, 2018-2023, $ US
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 Spain in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Spain 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 Spain in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Spain 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 Spain, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Spain 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 Spain in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Spain 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 Spain in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Spain 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 Spain, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Spain 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 Spain in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Spain 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 Spain in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Spain 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 Spain, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Spain 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 Spain in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Spain 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 Spain in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Spain 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 Spain, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Spain 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 Spain

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

From 2017 to 2020, Spain maintained the 6th position globally in terms of production volume for capsicum and pimenta fruits.

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

Spain's production of capsicum and pimenta fruits increased for the second consecutive year. In 2020, the country produced 1 473 K t, marking a moderate rise of 5.0% compared to the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, production grew by 15.3%, with a compound annual growth rate of 4.8%. The lowest production volume was recorded in 2018 at 1 275 K t, which saw a slight decline of 0.2%. In contrast, the largest increase occurred in 2019, with a growth of 10.0%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(0.2%)	10.0%	5.0%	4.8%

Source: SHEV.io

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Spain's production value for capsicum and pimenta fruits rose for the second year in a row. In 2020, the output was valued at 2 329 M $ US, showing a modest increase of 8.8% year-over-year. From 2017 to 2020, production value increased by 14.5%, corresponding to a compound annual growth rate of 4.6%. The lowest value was recorded in 2018 at 2 007 M $ US, which experienced a decline of 1.3%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(1.3%)	6.7%	8.8%	4.6%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports capsicum and pimenta fruits from Spain

Exports in kind, K t

Spain's exports of capsicum and pimenta fruits grew for the third consecutive year. In 2020, exports reached 878.0 K t, up by 1.6% from the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, exports increased by 22.5%, equating to an annualized growth rate of 7.0%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	8.2%	11.4%	1.6%	7.0%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Germany, France, and the United Kingdom were the key partners for Spain's exports in kind. Germany accounted for 33.1% of exports, France for 14.0%, and the United Kingdom for 10.6%. Together, these three countries represented 57.7% 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 Spain in kind, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, M $ US

Spain's export value for capsicum and pimenta fruits increased for the third year in a row. In 2020, export volume totaled 1 389 M $ US, reflecting a gradual advance of 5.3% compared to the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, exports grew by 21.7%, with an annualized rate of 6.8%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	6.9%	8.1%	5.3%	6.8%

Source: SHEV.io

During the 2017-2020 period, Germany, France, and the United Kingdom were the main destinations for Spain's exports in value terms. Germany held a 34.6% share, France 13.7%, and the United Kingdom 10.4%. Collectively, these three markets absorbed 58.7% of total export value.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports capsicum and pimenta fruits to Spain

Imports in kind, K t

After two years of growth, Spain's imports of capsicum and pimenta fruits declined. In 2020, imports stood at 72.0 K t, a small decrease of 2.5% compared to 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports increased by 31.5%, with an annualized growth rate of 9.6%. The peak import volume was recorded in 2019 at 73.8 K t, following the largest increase of 21.5% in 2018.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	21.5%	11.0%	(2.5%)	9.6%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Morocco was the dominant source for Spain's imports in kind, accounting for 88.9% of total flows. The remaining share was distributed among several smaller markets.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, M $ US

After a two-year reduction, Spain's imports of capsicum and pimenta fruits increased. In 2020, imports amounted to 83 M $ US, up by 0.7% from 2019. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 83 M $ US, which saw a decline of 0.8%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(0.3%)	(0.8%)	0.7%	(0.1%)

Source: SHEV.io

In the 2017-2020 period, Morocco remained the dominant direction for Spain's imports in value terms, with a share of 87.1% of total flows. The remainder was fragmented across other markets.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io