Fresh Bell Pepper Suppliers & Prices in Italy — Market Overview 2026
Sub Product
Fresh Paprika
Derived Products
Dried Bell Pepper, Paprika Oleoresin, Roasted Bell Pepper, Romesco Sauce, +4
HS Code
070960
Last Updated
2026-09-01
Key takeaways for search and sourcing teams
- 1 sampled export transactions for Italy are summarized.
- 11 export partner companies and 17 import partner companies are mapped for Fresh Bell Pepper in Italy.
- Wholesale sample entries: 5; farmgate sample entries: 2.
- 5 export partner countries and 5 import partner countries are ranked.
- Latest reference year in this page dataset is 2026.
- Page data last updated on 2026-09-01.
Fresh Bell Pepper Export Supplier Intelligence, Price Trends, and Trade Flows in Italy
11 export partner companies are tracked for Fresh Bell Pepper in Italy. Use Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to validate exporter coverage, partner quality, and route priorities.
Explore Fresh Bell Pepper export intelligence in Italy, including 1 sampled supplier transactions, monthly unit-price ranges, and partner-country trade flow patterns for HS Code 070960.
Scatter points are sampled from 100.0% of the full transaction dataset.
Sample Export Supplier Transaction Records for Fresh Bell Pepper in Italy
1 sampled Fresh Bell Pepper transactions in Italy include date, origin, and partner-country context to benchmark export prices and supplier trading patterns.
Fresh Bell Pepper sampled transaction unit prices by date in Italy: 2025-11-12: 2.59 USD / kg.
| Date | Reported Product | Unit Price | Exporter | Importer | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-11-12 | PEP**** *** ***** ****** ***** * *** | 2.59 USD / kg | (Italy) | (United States) |
Top Fresh Bell Pepper Export Suppliers and Companies in Italy
Review leading exporter profiles and benchmark them against 11 total export partner companies tracked for Fresh Bell Pepper in Italy. Use Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to shortlist sourcing and export partners faster.
(Italy)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-08-01
Industries: Food Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: Food Manufacturing
(Italy)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-08-01
Industries: Food Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: Food Manufacturing
(Italy)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-08-01
Employee Size: 101 - 500 Employees
Industries: Beverage ManufacturingFood ManufacturingFood Packaging
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / WholesaleFood Manufacturing
(Italy)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-08-01
Employee Size: 51 - 100 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD 5M - 10M
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / Wholesale
(Italy)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-08-01
Employee Size: 11 - 50 Employees
Industries: Crop Production
Value Chain Roles: Farming / Production / Processing / PackingTrade
(Italy)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-08-01
Employee Size: Over 1000 Employees
Industries: Beverage ManufacturingFood ManufacturingFood PackagingFood Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / WholesaleFood ManufacturingTrade
Italy Export Partner Coverage
11 companies
Total export partner company count is a core signal of Italy export network depth for Fresh Bell Pepper.
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Annual Export Value, Volume, and Supplier Market Size for Fresh Bell Pepper in Italy (HS Code 070960)
Analyze 3 years of Fresh Bell Pepper export volume and value in Italy to evaluate supplier market growth, seasonality, and trade volatility.
| Year | Volume | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 15,116,483 | 35,835,682 USD |
| 2023 | 12,541,340 | 32,502,492 USD |
| 2022 | 13,072,103 | 26,399,310 USD |
Top Destination Markets for Fresh Bell Pepper Exports from Italy (HS Code 070960) in 2024
For 2024, compare export volume and value across the top 5 destination countries for Fresh Bell Pepper exports from Italy.
| Rank | Country | Volume | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Austria | 4,222,513 | 12,549,607.207 USD |
| 2 | Slovenia | 2,405,098 | 4,820,450.651 USD |
| 3 | Netherlands | 2,327,655 | 3,227,850.113 USD |
| 4 | France | 1,060,135 | 2,761,721.886 USD |
| 5 | Croatia | 1,167,915 | 2,444,406.9 USD |
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Fresh Bell Pepper Import Buyer Intelligence and Price Signals in Italy: Buyers, Demand, and Trade Partners
17 import partner companies are tracked for Fresh Bell Pepper in Italy. Exporters and importers can use Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to analyze buyer demand, partner density, and downstream channels.
Scatter points are sampled from 83.3% of the full transaction dataset.
Sample Import Transaction and Price Records for Fresh Bell Pepper in Italy
5 sampled Fresh Bell Pepper import transactions in Italy provide date, origin, and trade-country context to benchmark price levels and demand-side trading patterns.
Fresh Bell Pepper sampled import transaction unit prices by date in Italy: 2026-06-20: 2.00 USD / kg, 2026-06-17: 4.15 USD / kg, 2026-05-30: 2.00 USD / kg, 2026-05-25: 2.00 USD / kg, 2026-05-19: 3.20 USD / kg.
| Date | Reported Product | Unit Price | Exporter | Importer | Origin | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-20 | FRU*** ** *** ******* ******** * ********* ******* * ************* | 2.00 USD / kg | (-) | (-) | - | |
| 2026-06-17 | FRU*** ** *** ******* ******** * ********* ******* * ************* | 4.15 USD / kg | (-) | (-) | - | |
| 2026-05-30 | FRU*** ** *** ******* ******** * ********* ******* * ************* | 2.00 USD / kg | (-) | (-) | - | |
| 2026-05-25 | FRU*** ** *** ******* ******** * ********* ******* * ************* | 2.00 USD / kg | (-) | (-) | - | |
| 2026-05-19 | FRU*** ** *** ******* ******** * ********* ******* * ************* | 3.20 USD / kg | (-) | (-) | - |
Top Fresh Bell Pepper Buyers, Importers, and Demand Partners in Italy
Review leading buyer profiles and compare them with 17 total import partner companies tracked for Fresh Bell Pepper in Italy. Exporters and importers can use Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to evaluate demand-side partner fit.
(Italy)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-08-01
Sales Revenue: USD 50M - 100M
Industries: Food Packaging
Value Chain Roles: Food Manufacturing
(Italy)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-08-01
Industries: Food Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: Food Manufacturing
(Italy)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-08-01
Industries: Food ManufacturingFood PackagingFood Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / WholesaleFood ManufacturingTrade
(Italy)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-08-01
Employee Size: 11 - 50 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD 5M - 10M
Industries: Food Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: Food Manufacturing
(Italy)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-08-01
Employee Size: 11 - 50 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD 10M - 50M
Industries: Food Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: Food Manufacturing
(Italy)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-08-01
Employee Size: Over 1000 Employees
Industries: Food ManufacturingFood PackagingOthers
Value Chain Roles: Food Manufacturing
Italy Import Partner Coverage
17 companies
Import partner company count highlights demand-side visibility for Fresh Bell Pepper in Italy.
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Annual Import Value, Volume, and Demand Size for Fresh Bell Pepper in Italy (HS Code 070960)
Track 3 years of Fresh Bell Pepper import volume and value in Italy to assess demand growth and market momentum.
| Year | Volume | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 87,302,825 | 158,206,024 USD |
| 2023 | 81,433,374 | 163,602,212 USD |
| 2022 | 91,136,114 | 135,789,512 USD |
Top Origin Supplier Countries Supplying Fresh Bell Pepper to Italy (HS Code 070960) in 2024
For 2024, compare import volume and value across the top 5 origin supplier countries supplying Fresh Bell Pepper to Italy.
| Rank | Country | Volume | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Spain | 52,445,877 | 91,985,644.464 USD |
| 2 | Netherlands | 10,929,535 | 23,438,638.218 USD |
| 3 | France | 10,061,660 | 14,669,135.447 USD |
| 4 | Germany | 5,046,295 | 13,068,978.812 USD |
| 5 | Poland | 3,834,919 | 5,866,926.386 USD |
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Fresh Bell Pepper Wholesale Supplier Price Trends in Italy
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Historical Fresh Bell Pepper Wholesale Supplier Prices in Italy (USD/kg)
Yearly average, lower, and upper Fresh Bell Pepper wholesale prices with YoY changes provide benchmark data for supplier pricing and export competitiveness in Italy.
Fresh Bell Pepper yearly average wholesale prices in Italy: 2020: 1.33 USD / kg, 2021: 1.93 USD / kg, 2022: 2.10 USD / kg, 2023: 2.56 USD / kg, 2024: 2.30 USD / kg, 2025: 2.23 USD / kg, 2026: 2.75 USD / kg.
| Year | Average Unit Price | Lower Unit Price | Upper Unit Price | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 1.33 USD / kg | 1.12 USD / kg | 1.55 USD / kg | - |
| 2021 | 1.93 USD / kg | 0.91 USD / kg | 4.39 USD / kg | - |
| 2022 | 2.10 USD / kg | 0.91 USD / kg | 4.17 USD / kg | - |
| 2023 | 2.56 USD / kg | 1.33 USD / kg | 4.39 USD / kg | - |
| 2024 | 2.30 USD / kg | 1.15 USD / kg | 4.14 USD / kg | - |
| 2025 | 2.23 USD / kg | 1.01 USD / kg | 4.21 USD / kg | - |
| 2026 | 2.75 USD / kg | 1.71 USD / kg | 4.39 USD / kg | - |
Latest Fresh Bell Pepper Wholesale Export Price Updates in Italy
Use the latest 5 updates to check current Fresh Bell Pepper wholesale export price points and origin-level changes in Italy.
Fresh Bell Pepper latest wholesale updates by date in Italy: 2026-08-01: 3.59 USD / kg, 2026-08-01: 4.30 USD / kg, 2026-08-01: 4.92 USD / kg, 2026-08-01: 3.27 USD / kg, 2026-08-01: 5.19 USD / kg.
| Date | Entry Name | Unit Price (USD) | Origin Country | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-01 | Pep***** **** **************** ******** ****** * ********* ** ********* *********** ***** ********* ******* ** ****** ********* ************************* ******** ********* ********** ******* | 3.59 USD / kg | - | |
| 2026-08-01 | Pep***** **** **************** ***** ** *** ************* * ********* ***** *********** ***** ********* ******* ** ****** ********* ************************* ******** ********* ********** ******* | 4.30 USD / kg | - | |
| 2026-08-01 | Pep***** **** **************** ******** ******* * ********* ** ********* *********** ***** ********* ******* ** ****** ********* ************************* ******** ********* ********** ******* | 4.92 USD / kg | - | |
| 2026-08-01 | Pep***** **** **************** ***** ** *** ************* * ********* ***** *********** ***** ********* ******* ** ****** ********* ************************* ******** ********* ********** ******* | 3.27 USD / kg | - | |
| 2026-08-01 | Pep***** **** **************** ******** ****** * ********* ** ********* *********** ***** ********* ******* ** ****** ********* ************************* ******** ********* ********** ******* | 5.19 USD / kg | - |
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Fresh Bell Pepper Farmgate Supplier Cost Trends in Italy
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Historical Fresh Bell Pepper Farmgate Supplier Prices in Italy (USD/kg)
Yearly average, lower, and upper farmgate prices with YoY changes reveal origin-side supplier cost trends for Fresh Bell Pepper in Italy.
Fresh Bell Pepper yearly average farmgate prices in Italy: 2023: 1.65 USD / kg, 2024: 1.30 USD / kg, 2025: 2.02 USD / kg.
| Year | Average Unit Price | Lower Unit Price | Upper Unit Price | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 1.65 USD / kg | 1.65 USD / kg | 1.65 USD / kg | - |
| 2024 | 1.30 USD / kg | 0.95 USD / kg | 2.07 USD / kg | - |
| 2025 | 2.02 USD / kg | 1.78 USD / kg | 2.14 USD / kg | - |
Latest Fresh Bell Pepper Farmgate Export Cost Updates in Italy
Review the latest 2 farmgate updates to monitor recent Fresh Bell Pepper origin-side price movements in Italy.
Fresh Bell Pepper latest farmgate updates by date in Italy: 2025-03-01: 2.02 USD / kg, 2024-09-01: 0.88 USD / kg.
| Date | Entry Name | Unit Price (USD) | Origin Country | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-03-01 | Fre** **** ****** ****** * *** * | 2.02 USD / kg | Italy | |
| 2024-09-01 | Fre** **** ****** ****** * *** * | 0.88 USD / kg | Italy |
Classification
Product TypeRaw Material
Product FormFresh
Industry PositionPrimary Agricultural Product
Raw Material
Market
Fresh bell pepper (sweet pepper) in Italy is supplied by a mix of domestic production (including protected cultivation in southern areas) and seasonal imports to balance availability and assortment. Sicily’s intensive greenhouse horticulture zones are part of the national supply base for vegetables, including peppers. Italy operates under EU-wide food safety and plant-health regimes, so exporters targeting the Italian market must be ready for pesticide-residue compliance and official border controls for relevant consignments. Retail (GDO) and traditional fresh-produce channels both play important roles in domestic distribution.
Market RoleDomestic producer market with seasonal import supplementation (intra-EU and third-country)
Domestic RoleWidely consumed fresh vegetable and a key item in retail and wholesale fresh-produce channels.
SeasonalitySupply is seasonally variable in open-field production, while protected cultivation supports extended availability; imports can also smooth seasonal gaps.
Specification
Physical Attributes
- Uniform shape, size and colour typical of the variety/type; firm, intact fruit with no significant defects.
- Sizing commonly expressed by diameter or weight and applied by class/grade specifications.
Grades
- UNECE FFV-28 Sweet Peppers marketing standard uses 'Extra', 'Class I', and 'Class II' with defined tolerances and sizing rules.
Packaging
- Reusable plastic crates (RPC) and corrugated cartons for wholesale distribution.
- Retail packs (e.g., flow-pack, trays, mixed-colour packs) depending on retailer programme.
Supply Chain
Value Chain
- Harvest (field/greenhouse) → sorting/grading → packing → pre-cooling → refrigerated distribution → wholesale/retail → consumer
Temperature
- Rapid cooling after harvest to limit water loss and shrivelling.
- Postharvest handling often targets ~7–8°C storage temperature with high relative humidity to preserve quality; prolonged low temperatures can trigger chilling injury.
Atmosphere Control
- Controlled-atmosphere (CA) storage is not generally beneficial for peppers; elevated CO2 can cause quality damage under some conditions.
Shelf Life
- Shelf-life is highly sensitive to water loss, mechanical damage, and breaks in the cold chain during domestic and cross-border distribution.
Freight IntensityMedium
Transport ModeLand
Risks
Food Safety HighPesticide-residue non-compliance (MRL exceedances) can lead to consignment rejection/withdrawal actions and rapid cross-authority escalation via EU food-safety mechanisms, disrupting access to the Italian market and potentially increasing inspection frequency for the same product-origin risk profile.Implement GAP-aligned pesticide programmes, verify EU MRLs per active substance/crop, and use pre-export accredited lab testing plus documented lot-level traceability for every shipment.
Plant Health MediumEU plant-health requirements (phytosanitary certification and official controls where applicable) can delay or block entry if documentation is incorrect or regulated pest concerns arise; seed/seedling-related plant-health rules (e.g., for ToBRFV in Capsicum annuum planting material) can also disrupt Italian greenhouse production planning.Use up-to-date EU plant-health requirements for the specific CN/HS line and origin, verify phytosanitary certificate accuracy, and maintain supplier evidence for pest surveillance and hygiene controls (especially for greenhouse supply chains).
Labor & Social Compliance MediumReputational and compliance risk exists for buyers sourcing Italian horticultural products if labour exploitation indicators are found in upstream farms or labour intermediaries (caporalato), potentially triggering audit failures or de-listing by customers.Apply responsible recruitment policies, require documented contracts and working-hour/pay records, conduct worker interviews in audits, and use remediation pathways aligned to recognised due-diligence frameworks.
Climate MediumHeatwaves and drought conditions can reduce yields and increase quality defects (sunscald, softening, water-loss issues), affecting domestic supply consistency and spot-market volatility.Diversify sourcing windows (field vs protected cultivation), secure irrigation reliability where possible, and contract contingency volumes with alternative origins for peak-risk months.
Logistics MediumReefer-truck availability, fuel-cost volatility, and congestion on key corridors can impair cold-chain integrity and raise delivered costs, increasing shrink and reducing programme performance.Lock seasonal capacity, define temperature/handling KPIs with carriers, and use arrival-quality inspection plus temperature loggers for sensitive lanes.
Sustainability
- Water stewardship and drought/heat stress exposure in key southern production zones.
- Plastic use and waste management challenges in greenhouse-intensive areas; risks of improper disposal and local environmental impacts.
- Agrochemical use scrutiny driven by EU residue limits and retailer residue policies.
Labor & Social
- Caporalato (illegal labour intermediation) and exploitation risks in parts of Italian agriculture, including horticulture; heightened due diligence may be required for domestic sourcing and for buyers with human-rights commitments.
- Migrant worker vulnerability and recruitment/working-condition risks remain a known compliance theme despite enforcement measures (e.g., Law 199/2016 and related action plans).
Standards
- GLOBALG.A.P.
- GLOBALG.A.P. GRASP
FAQ
Which documents are commonly required to import fresh bell peppers into Italy from non-EU origins?For extra-EU imports, operators typically need standard commercial documents (invoice/packing list) and a customs import declaration. When EU plant-health rules apply to the consignment, a phytosanitary certificate is required and the relevant certification/control workflow is handled via EU systems such as TRACES, with official controls performed under the EU Official Controls framework.
What is the most common compliance issue that can block or disrupt fresh pepper shipments into Italy?Pesticide-residue non-compliance is a major deal-breaker: if residues exceed EU maximum residue levels, the shipment can be rejected or withdrawn, and authorities can rapidly share the incident through EU alert mechanisms, increasing disruption risk for subsequent shipments.
What storage conditions help preserve bell pepper quality in Italian distribution?Postharvest guidance emphasises fast cooling, high relative humidity, and cool storage around 7–8°C to reduce water loss and extend shelf-life; prolonged exposure to lower temperatures can cause chilling injury, so temperature discipline throughout the cold chain is critical.
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Sub products: Fresh Paprika
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