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Capsicum and pimenta fruits market in the United Kingdom

Release date: Mar 27, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

From 2018 to 2020, the UK market for fresh capsicum and pimenta fruits expanded, reaching 275.5 thousand tons in 2020. This growth was supported by strong import demand, with the UK relying on shipments from major exporters like Mexico, Spain, and the Netherlands.

After a contraction to 246.4 thousand tons in 2021, the market recovered to 258.6 thousand tons in 2022. During this period, rising health consciousness among consumers boosted demand for nutritious produce, while ongoing supply-chain adjustments following the COVID-19 pandemic affected availability and pricing.

In 2023, the market volume declined to 247.5 thousand tons, pressured by broader inflation and increased supply-chain costs that influenced consumer purchasing behavior. Regulatory updates in 2022, such as amendments to the Marketing of Fresh Horticultural Produce Regulations, introduced new enforcement rules for EU marketing standards affecting the fresh produce sector.

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, 2018-2025
    3. 4.1.1.3. Exports, 2018-2025
    4. 4.1.1.4. Market size, 2018-2023
2. 4.2. Market Trends and Factors
5. Production
1. 5.1. Production in the United Kingdom
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in the United Kingdom in kind, 2018-2023, t
  2. 5.1.2. Annual dynamics of production in the United Kingdom 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, 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, 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, K t
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from the United Kingdom in kind, 2018-2025, K t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from the United Kingdom by countries, 2018-2025, K t
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
  3. 6.1.3. Exports in value, M $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from the United Kingdom in value, 2018-2025, M $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from the United Kingdom by countries, 2018-2025, M $ US
    3. 6.1.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2025
  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 the United Kingdom, 2018-2025, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from the United Kingdom by countries, 2018-2025, $ US/t
2. 6.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
  1. 6.2.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 6.2.2. Exports in kind, K t
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from the United Kingdom in kind, 2018-2025, K t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from the United Kingdom by countries, 2018-2025, K t
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
  3. 6.2.3. Exports in value, M $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from the United Kingdom in value, 2018-2025, M $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from the United Kingdom by countries, 2018-2025, M $ US
    3. 6.2.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2025
  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 the United Kingdom, 2018-2025, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from the United Kingdom by countries, 2018-2025, $ US/t
7. Imports
1. 7.1. Imports (Direct Data)
  1. 7.1.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 7.1.2. Imports in kind, K t
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to the United Kingdom in kind, 2018-2025, K t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to the United Kingdom by countries, 2018-2025, K t
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
  3. 7.1.3. Imports in value, M $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to the United Kingdom in value, 2018-2025, M $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to the United Kingdom by countries, 2018-2025, M $ US
    3. 7.1.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2025
  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 the United Kingdom, 2018-2025, $ US/t
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to the United Kingdom by countries, 2018-2025, $ US/t
2. 7.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 7.2.2. Imports in kind, K t
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to the United Kingdom in kind, 2018-2025, K t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to the United Kingdom by countries, 2018-2025, K t
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
  3. 7.2.3. Imports in value, M $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to the United Kingdom in value, 2018-2025, M $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to the United Kingdom by countries, 2018-2025, M $ US
    3. 7.2.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2025
  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 the United Kingdom, 2018-2025, $ US/t
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to the United Kingdom by countries, 2018-2025, $ 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, 2018-2025
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 the United Kingdom

In kind, 2018-2021, t

Top producers of capsicum and pimenta fruits, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of capsicum and pimenta fruits, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

Capsicum and pimenta fruit production in the United Kingdom has declined for the third year in a row. In 2021, production stood at 18 131 tonnes, marking a 9.2% decrease from the previous year. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, production fell by 12.2%, with an average annual decline of 4.2%.

Annual dynamics of production in the United Kingdom in kind, 2018-2021, t

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(1.0%)	(2.3%)	(9.2%)	(4.2%)

Source: SHEV.io

Exports capsicum and pimenta fruits from the United Kingdom

Exports in kind, K t

Capsicum and pimenta fruit exports from the United Kingdom have decreased for the third consecutive year. In 2021, export volume reached 0.5 thousand tonnes, representing a sharp 59.4% drop compared to 2020. Between 2018 and 2021, exports plummeted by 83.8%, which translates to an average annual decline of 45.4%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from the United Kingdom in kind, 2018-2021, K t

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(19.1%)	(50.6%)	(59.4%)	(45.4%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2018 to 2021, Ireland, the United States, and the United Arab Emirates were the main buyers of capsicum and pimenta fruits from the United Kingdom. Ireland accounted for 47.6% of exports in volume, the United States for 12.2%, and the United Arab Emirates for 11.7%. Together, these three countries made up 71.4% of total export volume.

Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's exports from the United Kingdom in kind, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, M $ US

Capsicum and pimenta fruit exports from the United Kingdom have fallen for the third year running. In 2021, exports totaled 2.0 million US dollars, a 46.5% decrease from the previous year. Between 2018 and 2021, exports dropped by 82.8%, with an average annual decline of 44.4%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from the United Kingdom in value, 2018-2021, M $ US

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(31.7%)	(52.9%)	(46.5%)	(44.4%)

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2018 and 2021, Ireland, the United States, and the United Arab Emirates continued to be the top buyers of capsicum and pimenta fruits from the United Kingdom in value terms. Ireland represented 50.0% of export value, the United States 12.3%, and the United Arab Emirates 11.0%. Collectively, they accounted for 73.4% of total export value.

Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's exports from the United Kingdom in value, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

Imports capsicum and pimenta fruits to the United Kingdom

Imports in kind, K t

After two years of growth, capsicum and pimenta fruit imports into the United Kingdom declined. In 2021, imports amounted to 256.7 thousand tonnes, showing a 10.9% decrease from the previous year. The highest import volume was recorded in 2020 at 256.7 thousand tonnes, which also saw the largest increase of 8.3%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to the United Kingdom in kind, 2018-2021, K t

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	3.0%	8.3%	(10.9%)	(0.2%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2018 to 2021, the Netherlands and Spain remained the primary sources for capsicum and pimenta fruit imports into the United Kingdom in volume terms. Together, they accounted for 87.1% of total import flows, while other partners individually contributed much less.

Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's imports to the United Kingdom in kind, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, M $ US

Following two years of increases, capsicum and pimenta fruit imports into the United Kingdom decreased. In 2021, imports reached 496.4 million US dollars, down 4.8% from 2020. Between 2018 and 2021, imports rose by 14.1%, with an average annual growth rate of 4.5%. The peak value was in 2020 at 521.6 million US dollars, which also experienced the largest increase of 12.6%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to the United Kingdom in value, 2018-2021, M $ US

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	6.5%	12.6%	(4.8%)	4.5%

Source: SHEV.io

During the period from 2018 to 2021, the Netherlands and Spain dominated capsicum and pimenta fruit imports into the United Kingdom in value terms, holding a combined share of 85.9% of total flows. The remaining share was spread across other countries.

Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's imports to the United Kingdom in value, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io