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What Are Import Trends for Chili Pepper in Mexico?

Dried Whole Chili Pepper
Mexico
By Seujin Jang
Updated 2022년 7월 29일
The USA, the biggest Mexican chili pepper importer, is also Mexico's biggest competitor. Domestically produced chili peppers mainly go to the fresh market.

USA: Chile Pepper Overview

  • Ironically, the biggest importer of chili pepper from Mexico is also its biggest competitor.
  • Domestically produced chili pepper are mainly going to the fresh market.

MY 2019/2020 US market trends: USDA vegetable summary report on 2019 , presented last 2020 indicated the following market overview:

  • California, Arizona, Florida and New Mexico state are biggest domestic producer of chili pepper in the US with a total combined production volume of 110 K MT (2019).
  • In 2020, New Mexico became the highest producing state with 68,000 tons (8% increase from 2019).
  • Average pricing for US chili in 2020 is $6.28/ kg.
  • Lowest price at Q4 at $2/kg and highest during summer May - Aug at $12/kg.
  • One major factor affecting pricing is labor costs.
  • US chili pepper are mainly going to fresh market and food/tourism industry. Drastic 40% decrease in demand since the pandemic.

MY2020/21 trends:

  • New Mexico is having issues with dry conditions and hail and current year’s production may be lower.
  • Production in California was delayed due to colder weather but was able to recover. 

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