09042200 - Fruit of the genus Capsicum - EU Trade

Extra-EU sourcing of Fruit of the genus Capsicum or of the genus Pimenta, Crushed or ground is highly concentrated. 🇨🇳 China captures 63.3% of imports (€308.0M), followed by 🇮🇳 India (15.3%). With an HHI of 4276, this Concentrated market exposes the EU to supply dependency risks.

The main extra-EU export markets for Fruit of the genus Capsicum or of the genus Pimenta, Crushed or ground are 🇺🇸 United States, 🇬🇧 United Kingdom, 🇨🇦 Canada. 🇺🇸 United States absorbs 44.4% of European exports (€342.9M).

Within the EU, the leading importers of Fruit of the genus Capsicum or of the genus Pimenta, Crushed or ground are 🇪🇸 Spain, 🇩🇪 Germany, 🇳🇱 Netherlands. 🇪🇸 Spain accounts for 28.6% of EU imports.

In 2025, imports were stable (0.1%) and exports declining (-7.7%) compared to the previous year.

#	Country	Value (EUR)	Share (%)	Weight (kg)
1	🇨🇳 China

Who is the main supplier of Fruit of the genus Capsicum or of the genus Pimenta, Crushed or ground to the EU?

The main extra-EU supplier of Fruit of the genus Capsicum or of the genus Pimenta, Crushed or ground (NC8 09042200) is 🇨🇳 China, accounting for 63.3% of European imports over the period Jan 2022-Mar 2026.

What is the EU trade balance for Fruit of the genus Capsicum or of the genus Pimenta, Crushed or ground?

The extra-EU trade balance for Fruit of the genus Capsicum or of the genus Pimenta, Crushed or ground (NC8 09042200) is €286.3M over the period Jan 2022-Mar 2026 (imports: €486.2M, exports: €772.5M).

How much does the EU import of Fruit of the genus Capsicum or of the genus Pimenta, Crushed or ground?

The EU imported €486.2M of Fruit of the genus Capsicum or of the genus Pimenta, Crushed or ground (NC8 09042200) from third countries between Jan 2022 and Mar 2026, representing 208.8M kg in volume.

What is the average import price per kg of Fruit of the genus Capsicum or of the genus Pimenta, Crushed or ground?

The weighted average import price of Fruit of the genus Capsicum or of the genus Pimenta, Crushed or ground (NC8 09042200) is €2.33/kg over the period Jan 2022-Mar 2026.

Which EU member state imports the most Fruit of the genus Capsicum or of the genus Pimenta, Crushed or ground?

The leading EU member state importer of Fruit of the genus Capsicum or of the genus Pimenta, Crushed or ground (NC8 09042200) is 🇪🇸 Spain, accounting for 28.6% of EU imports.

In 2025, imports were stable (0.1%) and exports declining (-7.7%) compared to the previous year.

#	Country	Value (EUR)	Share (%)	Weight (kg)
1	🇺🇸 United States	€342.9M	44.4%	90.8M kg
2	🇬🇧 United Kingdom	€132.7M	17.2%	33.0M kg
3	🇨🇦 Canada	€33.4M	4.3%	9.7M kg
4	🇷🇺 Russia	€33.2M	4.3%	6.0M kg
5	🇨🇭 Switzerland	€30.8M	4.0%	5.8M kg

#	Partner	Value (EUR)	kg	€/kg	Share
1	🇨🇳 China	€308.0M	160.3Mt	€1.92/kg	72.2%
2	🇮🇳 India	€74.4M	18.9Mt	€3.94/kg	17.4%
3	🇹🇷 Turkey	€20.1M	5.4Mt	€3.73/kg	4.7%
4	🇽🇸 XS	€13.5M	2.0Mt	€6.80/kg	3.2%
5	🇬🇧 United Kingdom	€10.7M	1.5Mt	€6.92/kg	2.5%

#	Partner	Value (EUR)	kg	€/kg	Share
1	🇺🇸 United States	€342.9M	90.8Mt	€3.78/kg	59.8%
2	🇬🇧 United Kingdom	€132.7M	33.0Mt	€4.02/kg	23.2%
3	🇨🇦 Canada	€33.4M	9.7Mt	€3.45/kg	5.8%
4	🇷🇺 Russia	€33.2M	6.0Mt	€5.51/kg	5.8%
5	🇨🇭 Switzerland	€30.8M	5.8Mt	€5.30/kg	5.4%

#	Partner	Value (EUR)	kg	€/kg	Share
1	🇨🇳 China	€308.0M	160.3Mt	€1.92/kg	72.2%
2	🇮🇳 India	€74.4M	18.9Mt	€3.94/kg	17.4%
3	🇹🇷 Turkey	€20.1M	5.4Mt	€3.73/kg	4.7%
4	🇽🇸 XS	€13.5M	2.0Mt	€6.80/kg	3.2%
5	🇬🇧 United Kingdom	€10.7M	1.5Mt	€6.92/kg	2.5%

#	Partner	Value (EUR)	kg	€/kg	Share
1	🇺🇸 United States	€342.9M	90.8Mt	€3.78/kg	59.8%
2	🇬🇧 United Kingdom	€132.7M	33.0Mt	€4.02/kg	23.2%
3	🇨🇦 Canada	€33.4M	9.7Mt	€3.45/kg	5.8%
4	🇷🇺 Russia	€33.2M	6.0Mt	€5.51/kg	5.8%
5	🇨🇭 Switzerland	€30.8M	5.8Mt	€5.30/kg	5.4%

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