Fresh Paprika Prices & Trade in Uruguay — Market Overview 2026
Parent Product
Fresh Bell Pepper
Derived Products
Paprika Extract, Merguez
HS Code
070960
Last Updated
2026-08-23
Key takeaways for search and sourcing teams
- 5 sampled export transactions for Uruguay are summarized.
- Latest reference year in this page dataset is 2024.
- Page data last updated on 2026-08-23.
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Explore Fresh Paprika export intelligence in Uruguay, including 5 sampled supplier transactions, monthly unit-price ranges, and partner-country trade flow patterns for HS Code 070960.
Scatter points are sampled from 59.3% of the full transaction dataset.
Sample Export Supplier Transaction Records for Fresh Paprika in Uruguay
5 sampled Fresh Paprika transactions in Uruguay include date, origin, and partner-country context to benchmark export prices and supplier trading patterns.
Fresh Paprika sampled transaction unit prices by date in Uruguay: 2026-02-27: 4.31 USD / kg, 2026-02-27: 3.95 USD / kg, 2026-02-27: 3.40 USD / kg, 2026-02-27: 3.98 USD / kg, 2025-11-26: 6.00 USD / kg.
| Date | Reported Product | Unit Price | Exporter | Importer | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-02-27 | FRU*** ** *** ******* ******** * ******* ********* ****** * ********* ******* * ************ | 4.31 USD / kg | (Uruguay) | (Falkland Islands) | |
| 2026-02-27 | FRU*** ** *** ******* ******** * ******* ********* ****** * ********* ******* * ************ | 3.95 USD / kg | (Uruguay) | (Falkland Islands) | |
| 2026-02-27 | FRU*** ** *** ******* ******** * ******* ********* ****** * ********* ******* * ************ | 3.40 USD / kg | (Uruguay) | (Falkland Islands) | |
| 2026-02-27 | FRU*** ** *** ******* ******** * ******* ********* ****** * ********* ******* * ************ | 3.98 USD / kg | (Uruguay) | (Falkland Islands) | |
| 2025-11-26 | FRU*** ** *** ******* ******** * ******* ********* ****** * ********* ******* * ************ | 6.00 USD / kg | (Uruguay) | (Falkland Islands) |
Annual Export Value, Volume, and Supplier Market Size for Fresh Paprika in Uruguay (HS Code 070960)
Analyze 2 years of Fresh Paprika export volume and value in Uruguay to evaluate supplier market growth, seasonality, and trade volatility.
| Year | Volume | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 3,277 | 14,223 USD |
| 2022 | 3,417 | 16,181 USD |
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Classification
Product TypeRaw Material
Product FormFresh
Industry PositionPrimary Agricultural Product
Raw Material
Market
Fresh paprika (sweet pepper / “morrón”, Capsicum annuum) in Uruguay is a predominantly domestic-supplied horticultural market, with supply described as being almost exclusively national production. Recent MGAP/OPYPA sector analysis cites supply around 15,000 tonnes (average annual volume in the referenced recent 3-year period) produced by roughly 350 growers, with more than 90% produced under greenhouse (“invernáculo”). Production is structurally concentrated in the Litoral Norte (about 77% of volume) with the remaining share in the Zona Sur. The Litoral Norte is described as specializing in supplying the colder months, with the main supply window concentrated from roughly July to December (already relevant from May).
Market RoleDomestic producer-driven market (largely self-supplied)
Domestic RoleMainstream fresh vegetable for domestic consumption supplied primarily by national greenhouse production
Market GrowthNot Mentioned
SeasonalitySupply is present across the year under protected cultivation, with the Litoral Norte specializing in supply during the colder months and strongest availability typically reported from mid-year through year-end.
Specification
Physical Attributes
- Commercial categorization in Uruguay’s Integrated Production standard includes quality requirements (e.g., sound, clean, whole, free of abnormal external moisture and off-odors) and defect tolerances by category.
- Classification references include fruit shape groups (Rectangular, Cónico, Bloque) and color subgroups (Rojo, Amarillo, Naranja, Verde, Morado) with color-surface thresholds.
Grades
- EXT.
- I
- Comercial
Supply Chain
Value Chain
- Greenhouse production (invernáculo) → harvest and sorting → grading to commercial categories → domestic distribution
Risks
Plant Health High“Peste negra” virus pressure in protected pepper (pimiento/morrón) systems in Uruguay—especially noted for the north—has been described by INIA as a major sanitary constraint that can compromise production when cultivar resistance is overcome and vector (thrips) control is insufficient, creating acute supply volatility and quality losses.Prioritize resistant/tolerant cultivars where available, implement strict integrated pest management (monitoring traps, vector control), and apply on-farm hygiene/tool disinfection protocols consistent with Integrated Production guidance.
Food Safety MediumPesticide residue compliance is a material market-access risk in Uruguay because DGSA sets and updates Maximum Residue Limits (LMR) for plant-origin foods (including when Codex limits are absent), and non-compliance can lead to commercial rejection and regulatory enforcement.Align crop protection programs to DGSA LMR requirements (and Codex where applicable), maintain spray records and pre-harvest intervals, and run periodic residue testing for higher-risk programs.
Regulatory Compliance MediumImport conditions for fresh plant products are commodity- and origin-specific and must be confirmed via DGSA; documentation gaps or missing required phytosanitary conditions can cause clearance delays, refusal, or mandatory corrective actions.Validate current DGSA entry requirements prior to contracting, and harmonize supplier documentation (including any additional declarations/treatments) to the specific origin-commodity requirement.
Sustainability
- Greenhouse morrón production guidance in Uruguay’s Zona Sur includes Integrated Production practices (hygiene and tool sanitation, monitoring traps, and postharvest restrictions), reflecting increasing scrutiny of production practices and residues in protected horticulture.
FAQ
Is Uruguay largely self-supplied in fresh paprika (morrón)?Yes. MGAP/OPYPA’s horticulture analysis describes morrón supply as being composed almost exclusively of national production, with most output produced under greenhouse systems.
Where is morrón production concentrated within Uruguay?MGAP/OPYPA cites that about 77% of production comes from the north (Litoral Norte) and about 23% from the south (Zona Sur).
What is a major production-disruption risk for Uruguayan greenhouse peppers?INIA highlights “peste negra” virus issues in protected pepper production in the north of Uruguay, driven by resistance breakdown in cultivars and challenges controlling the thrips vector, which can significantly compromise output.
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Parent product: Fresh Bell Pepper
Derived products: Paprika Extract, Merguez
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