The European pepper market is currently in a phase of transition, moving from Dutch to Spanish producers, which has implications for availability and pricing. This shift is marked by the presence of both Dutch and Spanish peppers in the market, though domestic bell peppers are not yet available in the Budapest Wholesale Market. The season began with Dutch peppers priced higher than the previous year, followed by a decrease and eventual stabilization in prices. This period of transition highlights the dynamic nature of the market, offering a variety of products and prices to both producers and consumers.