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Capsicum and pimenta fruits market in the United States

Release date: Mar 27, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

From 2018 to 2021, the U.S. market for fresh capsicum and pimenta fruits showed variable volume, declining from 1 729 тыс. т in 2018 to 1 637 тыс. т in 2020 before reaching a high of 1 777 тыс. т in 2021. The subsequent period saw the market volume adjust to 1 759 тыс. т in 2022 and 1 695 тыс. т in 2023.

Several developments shaped the market from 2022. Growing consumer preference for plant-based and gluten-free diets, reinforced by post-pandemic health awareness, supported steady demand for capsicum. Investments in cold-chain infrastructure and controlled environment agriculture aimed to improve supply consistency and reduce losses. The market featured active operations by key producers such as Lipman Family Farms, Pero Family Farms, and NatureFresh™Farms, while disease pressures on crops introduced variability to domestic production. Early 2023 brought a reported sales increase for Fruit Farm Group, indicating resilient seasonal demand within a broader softening trend.

In value terms, the market expanded consistently from 2 731 млн долл. in 2018 to 3 089 млн долл. in 2023, reflecting price movements or a shift toward higher-value segments alongside the physical volume fluctuations.

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. 4.1.2. In value
    1. 4.1.2.1. Production, 2018-2023
    2. 4.1.2.2. Imports, 2018-2024
    3. 4.1.2.3. Exports, 2018-2024
    4. 4.1.2.4. Market size, 2018-2023
2. 4.2. Market Trends and Factors
5. Production
1. 5.1. Production in the United States
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in the United States in kind, 2018-2023, K t
  2. 5.1.2. Annual dynamics of production in the United States 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. 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 States in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from the United States by countries, 2018-2024, K t
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.1.3. Exports in value, M $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from the United States in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from the United States by countries, 2018-2024, M $ 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 the United States, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from the United States 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, K t
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from the United States in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from the United States by countries, 2018-2024, K t
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.2.3. Exports in value, M $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from the United States in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from the United States by countries, 2018-2024, M $ 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 the United States, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from the United States 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, K t
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to the United States in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to the United States by countries, 2018-2024, K t
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.1.3. Imports in value, M $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to the United States in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to the United States by countries, 2018-2024, M $ 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 the United States, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to the United States 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, K t
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to the United States in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to the United States by countries, 2018-2024, K t
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.2.3. Imports in value, M $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to the United States in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to the United States by countries, 2018-2024, M $ 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 the United States, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to the United States 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 the United States

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

Globally, the United States ranked as the 9th largest producer of capsicum and pimenta fruits from 2017 to 2020.

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

The United States saw its capsicum and pimenta fruits production decline for the third year in a row. In 2020, production stood at 565.7 K t, marking a significant drop of 14.1% from 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, production fell by 29.6%, with an average annual decrease of 11.1%.

Annual dynamics of production in the United States in kind, 2017-2020, K t

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(12.2%)	(6.7%)	(14.1%)	(11.1%)

Source: SHEV.io

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

The United States experienced a third consecutive year of declining capsicum and pimenta fruits production in value terms. In 2020, the output was valued at 1 214 M $ US, down 8.4% from the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, production value decreased by 24.5%, with an average annual decline of 8.9%.

Annual dynamics of production in the United States in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(13.9%)	(4.2%)	(8.4%)	(8.9%)

Source: SHEV.io

Exports capsicum and pimenta fruits from the United States

Exports in kind, K t

After two years of growth, capsicum and pimenta fruits exports from the United States declined. In 2020, exports totaled 124 K t, a slight decrease of 0.9% from the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, exports increased by 7.3%, with an average annual growth rate of 2.4%. The peak was in 2019 at 126 K t, while the largest increase occurred in 2018 at 6.6%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	6.6%	1.5%	(0.9%)	2.4%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, capsicum and pimenta fruits exports from the United States were almost entirely directed to Canada, which accounted for 97.6% of total exports in volume.

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

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's exports from the United States in kind, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, M $ US

Capsicum and pimenta fruits exports from the United States increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, exports reached 267 M $ US, up 5.6% year-over-year. Over the 2017-2020 period, export value grew by 15.1%, with an average annual increase of 4.8%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	4.6%	4.2%	5.6%	4.8%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, the export structure in value terms was highly concentrated, with Canada alone making up 97.7% of total flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's exports from the United States in value, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Imports capsicum and pimenta fruits to the United States

Imports in kind, K t

Capsicum and pimenta fruits imports into the United States rose for the third year in a row. In 2020, imports amounted to 1 196 K t, a 2.5% increase from the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, imports grew by 7.8%, with an average annual rate of 2.5%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	3.3%	1.8%	2.5%	2.5%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Mexico was the dominant source for capsicum and pimenta fruits imports into the United States, holding an 84.8% share of total volume, while the remainder was distributed among other partners.

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

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's imports to the United States in kind, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, M $ US

Capsicum and pimenta fruits imports into the United States increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, imports were valued at 1 896 M $ US, up 5.7% from the prior year. Over the 2017-2020 period, import value rose by 32.6%, with an average annual growth of 9.9%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	11.1%	13.0%	5.7%	9.9%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Mexico accounted for 71.3% of the total value of capsicum and pimenta fruits imports into the United States, with the rest spread across a variety of smaller destinations.

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

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's imports to the United States in value, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io