Fresh Paprika Suppliers, Trade & Prices — Market Overview 2026
Parent Product
Fresh Bell Pepper
Derived Products
Paprika Extract, Merguez
HS Code
070960
Last Updated
2026-09-13
Key takeaways for search and sourcing teams
- Fresh Paprika market coverage spans 146 countries.
- 3,927 exporter companies and 4,191 importer companies are indexed in the global supply chain intelligence network for this product.
- 12,014 supplier-linked transactions are summarized across the top 20 countries.
- Wholesale sample entries: 5; farmgate sample entries: 5.
- Latest reference year in this page dataset is 2026.
- Page data last updated on 2026-09-13.
Global Supplier Transactions, Export Activity, and Price Benchmarks for Fresh Paprika
Analyze 12,014 supplier-linked transactions across the top 20 countries, with monthly unit-price benchmarks to track export competitiveness and sourcing risk for Fresh Paprika.
Fresh Paprika Country YoY Change in Supplier Transactions and Export Momentum
Compare positive and negative YoY shifts in Fresh Paprika to identify accelerating supplier markets and weakening export corridors.
Top YoY shifts for Fresh Paprika: United States (-47.0%), Honduras (+41.9%), Tajikistan (+36.9%).
Fresh Paprika Country-Level Supplier Transaction and Unit Price Summary
As of 2025-10, benchmark Fresh Paprika country transaction counts with monthly unit price and volume to prioritize supplier and export markets.
In 2026-03, countries with visible Fresh Paprika transaction unit prices: Peru (6.33 USD / kg), India (0.80 USD / kg), Mexico (0.73 USD / kg).
| Country | YoY Change | Transaction Count | 2025-10 | 2025-11 | 2025-12 | 2026-01 | 2026-02 | 2026-03 | 2026-04 | 2026-05 | 2026-06 | 2026-07 | 2026-08 | 2026-09 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| India | -10.0% | 2,475 | 0.38 USD / kg (355,634.8 kg) | 0.34 USD / kg (522,727.19 kg) | 0.30 USD / kg (391,964.96 kg) | 0.79 USD / kg (336,371.921 kg) | 0.82 USD / kg (127,555.5 kg) | 0.80 USD / kg (104,442.1 kg) | ||||||
| Peru | +15.6% | 41 | 3.12 USD / kg (22,689.6 kg) | 4.26 USD / kg (42,429.1 kg) | 3.43 USD / kg (26,671.46 kg) | 4.63 USD / kg (80,321 kg) | 6.33 USD / kg (138 kg) | 6.33 USD / kg (60 kg) | ||||||
| Mexico | +1.0% | 4,740 | 1.91 USD / kg (12,542,814.914 kg) | 1.70 USD / kg (18,926,994.449 kg) | 1.46 USD / kg (43,891,642.858 kg) | 0.29 USD / kg (118,023.986 kg) | 1.00 USD / kg (1,640 kg) | 0.73 USD / kg (2,394.97 kg) | ||||||
| South Africa | +15.3% | 1,095 | 2.94 USD / kg (10,157.45 kg) | 2.56 USD / kg (28,172.58 kg) | 2.73 USD / kg (61,726.66 kg) | 2.80 USD / kg (9,162.05 kg) | 2.80 USD / kg (7,100.33 kg) | - (-) | ||||||
| Honduras | +41.9% | 681 | 1.68 USD / kg (970,150 kg) | 1.45 USD / kg (2,195,560 kg) | 1.13 USD / kg (2,419,134 kg) | 1.04 USD / kg (1,601,052 kg) | 1.15 USD / kg (667,060 kg) | - (-) | ||||||
| Turkiye | +3.1% | 672 | 2.61 USD / kg (18,528 kg) | 1.54 USD / kg (612,872 kg) | 1.52 USD / kg (1,532,264 kg) | 1.03 USD / kg (29,500 kg) | 1.03 USD / kg (32,002 kg) | - (-) | ||||||
| China | -2.6% | 513 | 0.57 USD / kg (738,231.297 kg) | 0.75 USD / kg (372,636.52 kg) | 0.68 USD / kg (654,403.95 kg) | 0.81 USD / kg (200,566.2 kg) | 0.76 USD / kg (260,759.6 kg) | - (-) | ||||||
| Iran | -6.7% | 145 | 0.65 USD / kg (85,140 kg) | 0.80 USD / kg (118,149 kg) | 0.75 USD / kg (307,524.84 kg) | 0.80 USD / kg (100,480 kg) | 0.89 USD / kg (72,329 kg) | - (-) | ||||||
| Guatemala | +0.5% | 94 | 2.36 USD / kg (22,106.98 kg) | 2.00 USD / kg (17,420.22 kg) | 2.26 USD / kg (17,328.42 kg) | 2.13 USD / kg (7,183.23 kg) | 2.14 USD / kg (10,869.19 kg) | - (-) | ||||||
| Netherlands | +14.9% | 58 | 2.23 USD / kg (107,123.18 kg) | 2.44 USD / kg (5,496 kg) | 2.92 USD / kg (25,382.63 kg) | 2.66 USD / kg (35 kg) | 3.38 USD / kg (66,335 kg) | - (-) |
Fresh Paprika Global Supply Chain Coverage
8,118 companies
3,927 exporters and 4,191 importers are mapped for Fresh Paprika.
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Fresh Paprika Export Supplier Intelligence, Trade Flows, and Price Signals
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Fresh Paprika Top Exporters and Supplier Profiles
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(Mexico)
Latest Export Transaction: 2025-12-31
Recently Export Partner Companies: 2
Industries: Crop ProductionFood Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / WholesaleFarming / Production / Processing / PackingTrade
Exporting Countries: Japan, Canada, United States
Supplying Products: Fresh Bell Pepper, Fresh Tomato, Fresh Chinese Onion +5
(Mexico)
Latest Export Transaction: 2025-12-31
Recently Export Partner Companies: 2
Industries: Brokers And Trade AgenciesCrop ProductionFood Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: Farming / Production / Processing / PackingTrade
Exporting Countries: Aruba, Australia, Canada, United States
Supplying Products: Fresh Bell Pepper, Fresh Tomato, Fresh Raspberry +5
(Mexico)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-08-13
Recently Export Partner Companies: 1
Employee Size: 51 - 100 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD 1M - 5M
Industries: Beverage ManufacturingCrop ProductionFood ManufacturingFood Packaging
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / WholesaleFarming / Production / Processing / PackingFood Manufacturing
Exporting Countries: Canada, United States
Supplying Products: Fresh Bell Pepper, Fresh Tomato, Fresh Pumpkin +5
(Mexico)
Latest Export Transaction: 2025-12-31
Recently Export Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Crop Production
Value Chain Roles: Farming / Production / Processing / Packing
Exporting Countries: Canada, United States
Supplying Products: Fresh Tomato, Fresh Bell Pepper, Fresh Cucumber +5
(Mexico)
Latest Export Transaction: 2025-12-31
Recently Export Partner Companies: 2
Industries: Brokers And Trade AgenciesCrop ProductionFood Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: Farming / Production / Processing / PackingTrade
Exporting Countries: United States, Canada
Supplying Products: Fresh Bell Pepper, Fresh Chili Pepper, Fresh Paprika
(Mexico)
Latest Export Transaction: 2025-12-29
Recently Export Partner Companies: 2
Industries: Beverage ManufacturingBrokers And Trade AgenciesCrop ProductionFood ManufacturingFood PackagingFood Services And Drinking PlacesFood WholesalersGrocery StoresLand TransportOnline Retail And FulfillmentOthers
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / WholesaleFarming / Production / Processing / PackingFood ManufacturingTrade
Exporting Countries: Japan, Canada, United States
Supplying Products: Fresh Tomato, Fresh Bell Pepper, Fresh Chili Pepper +5
Fresh Paprika Global Exporter Coverage
3,927 companies
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Top Exporting Countries for Fresh Paprika (HS Code 070960) in 2024
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| Rank | Country | Volume | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mexico | 1,154,649,957 kg | 1,780,543,644 USD |
| 2 | Spain | 821,672,933.38 kg | 1,699,821,551.383 USD |
| 3 | Netherlands | 421,817,831.201 kg | 1,141,125,787.068 USD |
| 4 | Canada | 190,179,478 kg | 595,782,278.635 USD |
| 5 | United States | 141,260,591 kg | 384,528,105 USD |
| 6 | Turkiye | 165,266,621 kg | 260,249,441 USD |
| 7 | Belgium | 42,577,057.94 kg | 95,054,057.197 USD |
| 8 | India | 111,337,636 kg | 65,085,693.003 USD |
| 9 | South Korea | 15,207,593.798 kg | 51,355,594 USD |
| 10 | Israel | 16,649,226.687 kg | 41,418,000 USD |
Fresh Paprika Export Trade Flow and Partner Country Summary
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Fresh Paprika Import Buyer Intelligence, Demand Signals, and Price Benchmarks
4,191 importer companies are mapped for Fresh Paprika demand intelligence. Use Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to prioritize buyers, distributors, and downstream demand partners by market.
Fresh Paprika Top Buyers, Importers, and Demand Partners
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(United States)
Latest Import Transaction: 2025-12-30
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Employee Size: Over 1000 Employees
Industries: Crop ProductionFood Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: -
(Canada)
Latest Import Transaction: 2025-12-31
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Employee Size: Over 1000 Employees
Industries: Food ManufacturingFood WholesalersOthers
Value Chain Roles: -
(Canada)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-02-28
Recently Import Partner Companies: 8
Employee Size: Over 1000 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD Over 1B
Industries: Crop ProductionFood ManufacturingFood PackagingFood Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: Mexico
(Canada)
Latest Import Transaction: 2025-12-30
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Employee Size: Over 1000 Employees
Industries: Crop ProductionFood Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: -
(Russia)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-08-13
Recently Import Partner Companies: 4
Industries: Beverage ManufacturingFood ManufacturingFood Services And Drinking PlacesFood WholesalersOnline Retail And Fulfillment
Value Chain Roles: Azerbaijan, Armenia, Uzbekistan, Turkiye
(United States)
Latest Import Transaction: 2025-12-31
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Employee Size: 11 - 50 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD 5M - 10M
Industries: Crop ProductionFood ManufacturingFood Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: United States
Global Importer Coverage
4,191 companies
Importer company count highlights the current depth of demand-side visibility for Fresh Paprika.
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Top Import Demand Countries for Fresh Paprika (HS Code 070960) in 2024
For Fresh Paprika in 2024, compare import volume and value across the top 10 demand countries to identify priority markets.
| Rank | Country | Volume | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | United States | 1,270,729,130 kg | 2,361,808,298 USD |
| 2 | Germany | 426,503,238.794 kg | 1,099,858,620.606 USD |
| 3 | United Kingdom | 247,493,694 kg | 636,358,079.067 USD |
| 4 | Canada | 154,274,663.261 kg | 431,873,888.942 USD |
| 5 | Netherlands | 109,207,393.401 kg | 243,284,178.425 USD |
| 6 | Poland | 79,944,689 kg | 177,617,005 USD |
| 7 | Italy | 87,302,825 kg | 158,206,024.121 USD |
| 8 | Spain | 109,065,692.31 kg | 141,662,886.651 USD |
| 9 | Romania | 57,469,024.595 kg | 123,445,827.38 USD |
| 10 | Belgium | 51,055,755.98 kg | 111,992,870.315 USD |
Fresh Paprika Import Trade Flow and Origin Country Summary
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Global Wholesale Supplier Price Trends by Country for Fresh Paprika
Fresh Paprika Monthly Wholesale Supplier Price Summary by Country
Monthly Fresh Paprika wholesale unit-price benchmarks by country for export and sourcing decisions.
In 2026-03, countries with visible Fresh Paprika wholesale unit prices: Belgium (2.51 USD / kg), Brazil (1.11 USD / kg), Argentina (0.77 USD / kg), Bulgaria (0.58 USD / kg).
| Country | 2025-10 | 2025-11 | 2025-12 | 2026-01 | 2026-02 | 2026-03 | 2026-04 | 2026-05 | 2026-06 | 2026-07 | 2026-08 | 2026-09 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Argentina | 1.37 USD / kg | 0.88 USD / kg | 0.67 USD / kg | 0.68 USD / kg | 0.73 USD / kg | 0.77 USD / kg | ||||||
| Australia | - | - | - | 2.37 USD / kg | - | - | ||||||
| Belgium | 0.70 USD / kg | - | - | - | 2.86 USD / kg | 2.51 USD / kg | ||||||
| Bulgaria | 1.09 USD / kg | 1.08 USD / kg | 1.16 USD / kg | 1.22 USD / kg | 0.56 USD / kg | 0.58 USD / kg | ||||||
| Brazil | 1.17 USD / kg | 1.05 USD / kg | 0.92 USD / kg | 0.93 USD / kg | 0.92 USD / kg | 1.11 USD / kg |
Fresh Paprika Wholesale Price Competitiveness by Major Exporting Countries
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Latest Fresh Paprika Wholesale Export Price Updates
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Global Farmgate Supplier Price Trends by Country for Fresh Paprika
Fresh Paprika Monthly Farmgate Supplier Price Summary by Country
Monthly Fresh Paprika farmgate unit-price benchmarks by country to monitor supplier-side cost movement.
In 2026-03, countries with visible Fresh Paprika farmgate unit prices: Thailand (2.72 USD / kg), Ecuador (0.67 USD / kg).
Fresh Paprika Farmgate Cost Trends by Major Exporting Supplier Countries
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Latest Fresh Paprika Farmgate Export Cost Updates
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Classification
Product TypeRaw Material
Product FormFresh
Industry PositionPrimary Agricultural Product
Raw Material
Commodity GroupFresh vegetables (Solanaceae; sweet pepper/bell pepper)
Scientific NameCapsicum annuum
PerishabilityHigh
Growing Conditions
- Warm-season crop; frost-sensitive and sensitive to prolonged cool conditions
- Produced in both open-field systems and protected cultivation (greenhouse/high tunnel) for export-grade quality and year-round programs
- Requires consistent irrigation and good drainage; intensive systems commonly use fertigation and integrated pest management
Main VarietiesSweet bell pepper (blocky type; green/red/yellow/orange), Sweet pointed pepper (long type), Lamuyo-type sweet pepper
Consumption Forms
- Fresh consumption (salads, cooking, roasting, stuffing)
- Foodservice slicing/dicing
- Processing into chopped/frozen, roasted products, sauces, and pastes (market-dependent)
Grading Factors
- Color and maturity stage appropriate to program
- Size and shape uniformity (variety-dependent)
- Firmness/turgor and absence of shrivel
- Skin appearance (gloss, freedom from scarring/blemishes/sunscald)
- Calyx condition and absence of decay
Market
Fresh paprika in vegetable trade typically refers to sweet peppers/bell peppers (Capsicum annuum) marketed in multiple colors and formats. Global supply is supported by both open-field production and protected cultivation (greenhouse/high-tunnel), enabling extended or near year-round availability for major importing markets. Production is broad-based, with very large volumes in Asia and significant export-oriented supply in North America and the Euro-Mediterranean region. Trade flows are shaped by seasonality, cold-chain performance, and strict phytosanitary and pesticide-residue compliance requirements.
Market GrowthMixedyear-round retail programs supported by protected cultivation with pronounced seasonal and weather-driven volatility
Major Producing Countries
- ChinaMajor global producer of Capsicum (sweet and hot types) for domestic consumption and processing; also participates in regional fresh trade.
- MexicoLarge producer with significant export-oriented fresh sweet pepper supply to North America.
- TurkiyeSignificant producer across sweet and specialty peppers, supplying domestic and regional markets.
- IndonesiaLarge producer (Capsicum category), primarily for domestic market.
- SpainMajor producer of export-grade sweet peppers, including intensive protected cultivation in the southeast.
- NetherlandsHigh-yield protected cultivation producer; important for EU supply and re-export logistics.
Major Exporting Countries
- SpainKey exporter to EU markets, with strong winter/shoulder-season supply from protected cultivation.
- NetherlandsMajor EU exporter and redistribution hub for greenhouse vegetables including sweet peppers.
- MexicoMajor exporter to the United States and Canada, especially during winter supply windows.
- MoroccoImportant Euro-Mediterranean supplier to EU markets, especially in cooler-season windows.
- CanadaProtected-cultivation exporter to the United States, alongside significant two-way trade within North America.
- TurkiyeRegional exporter across fresh pepper categories to nearby markets.
Major Importing Countries
- United StatesLarge import market for fresh sweet peppers with strong winter reliance on Mexico and other origins.
- GermanyMajor EU consumption market supplied via intra-EU trade and Euro-Mediterranean imports.
- United KingdomSignificant import market with year-round retail programs supplied by EU and Mediterranean origins.
- FranceLarge EU import market for fresh sweet peppers.
- NetherlandsMajor entry point and re-export hub within the EU for fresh vegetables including sweet peppers.
Supply Calendar
- Mexico (Northwest export regions):Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar, AprIndicative higher export availability to North America in cooler months; timing varies by region and production system.
- Spain (southeast protected cultivation):Oct, Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, MayIndicative EU program window; protected cultivation extends season and reduces field-season gaps.
- Morocco (protected cultivation):Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar, AprIndicative Euro-Mediterranean supply into EU winter windows; timing can shift with weather and planting schedules.
- Netherlands (greenhouse):Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, OctIndicative seasonal peak from greenhouse cycle intensity; year-round production exists depending on energy and lighting economics.
- Turkey (mixed field and protected):Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, OctIndicative higher field-season availability; protected cultivation can extend beyond these months.
Specification
Major VarietiesSweet bell pepper (blocky type), Pointed sweet pepper (long/"Ramiro" type), Lamuyo-type sweet pepper
Physical Attributes
- Firm, turgid fruit with glossy skin and intact calyx
- Color-specific maturity targets (green, red, yellow, orange) aligned to buyer programs
- Thick-walled bell peppers preferred for many retail and foodservice uses; pointed types sold in specialty segments
Compositional Metrics
- Maturity and eating quality are often managed through color stage and firmness; some programs use internal quality metrics (e.g., soluble solids) for specialty sweet pepper lines
Grades
- UNECE Sweet Peppers standard classes (e.g., "Extra", "Class I", "Class II") are commonly referenced in international trade specifications
Packaging
- Refrigerated export cartons (common fixed-weight formats vary by buyer and market)
- Retail-ready packs (e.g., flow packs, trays, mixed-color packs)
- Reusable plastic crates (RPCs) used widely in modern retail supply chains
Supply Chain
Value Chain
- Harvest at color/maturity target -> field/greenhouse sorting -> packhouse grading to class/size -> forced-air or rapid cooling -> refrigerated transport (truck/sea as applicable) -> distribution center -> retail and foodservice
Demand Drivers
- Year-round retail demand for mixed-color sweet peppers and convenience pack formats
- Foodservice demand for consistent size, wall thickness, and color
- Growth of protected cultivation enabling consistent specification compliance
Temperature
- Cold-chain management is critical; sweet peppers are typically shipped and stored under refrigeration but are vulnerable to chilling injury if held too cold for too long
- Temperature excursions increase dehydration/shriveling risk and shorten sellable life
Atmosphere Control
- Modified/controlled atmosphere approaches can help slow respiration and dehydration during distribution, but must be managed to avoid quality defects
Shelf Life
- Shelf life is strongly dependent on harvest maturity, dehydration control, and cold-chain continuity; poor temperature/humidity control accelerates softening and shrivel
Risks
Plant Disease HighTomato brown rugose fruit virus (ToBRFV) and other capsicum viruses can cause severe yield and quality losses in pepper production and can trigger strict phytosanitary responses and shipment rejections, particularly for greenhouse-intensive supply chains with tight specification requirements.Strengthen greenhouse/packhouse biosecurity (sanitation, controlled access, seed/seedling testing), adopt resistant/tolerant varieties where available, and align export programs with importing-country phytosanitary requirements.
Regulatory Compliance MediumPesticide residue compliance (MRLs) and documentation requirements can lead to border holds or rejections if programs are misaligned with destination-market rules, especially in high-frequency fresh shipments.Use integrated pest management (IPM), maintain residue monitoring plans, and validate pre-harvest intervals and label compliance for each target market.
Cold Chain MediumSweet peppers are sensitive to both dehydration and chilling injury; mismanaged temperature and humidity can rapidly reduce grade compliance and increase decay and shrivel during long distribution chains.Specify temperature and humidity set points by variety/color program, use appropriate packaging/liners to limit water loss, and monitor with data loggers across handoffs.
Energy And Input Costs MediumProtected cultivation supply is exposed to energy price shocks (heating, electricity for lighting, CO2 enrichment), which can reduce planted area, shift production timing, and increase price volatility in importing markets.Diversify sourcing across production systems (field + protected) and regions, contract volumes with flexible origin options, and monitor energy-linked production economics in key greenhouse regions.
Sustainability
- Greenhouse energy use and associated carbon footprint in heated and/or lighted protected cultivation systems
- Water stewardship and nutrient runoff management in intensive production (including hydroponics/substrate systems)
- Packaging waste reduction and recyclability for retail-ready formats
Labor & Social
- Migrant and seasonal labor welfare and compliance in intensive horticulture supply chains
- Worker safety related to pesticide handling and workplace heat exposure in field and protected cultivation
FAQ
In global trade, what does “fresh paprika” usually refer to?It commonly refers to fresh sweet peppers/bell peppers (Capsicum annuum) sold in different colors and shapes, not dried paprika spice. This record treats the product as fresh sweet pepper traded as a vegetable.
Which countries are major exporters of fresh sweet peppers (fresh paprika)?Major exporting countries commonly include Spain and the Netherlands for EU supply chains, Mexico for North American markets, and Morocco as an important Euro-Mediterranean supplier. Export positions and rankings can be validated using HS 070960 trade statistics in ITC Trade Map and UN Comtrade.
What is the biggest global disruption risk for fresh sweet pepper trade?Plant disease outbreaks—especially Tomato brown rugose fruit virus (ToBRFV)—are a major disruption risk because they can sharply reduce usable export-grade volumes and lead to stricter phytosanitary controls and shipment rejections. This is why biosecurity, testing, and compliance programs are central to export-oriented supply chains.
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Bangladesh
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