Mexico consolidated as main world exporter of fresh pepper with 29% share

Published 2022년 2월 16일

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Mexico is the leading global exporter of fresh peppers, accounting for 29% of the market, with exports valued at US$1,366 million from January to November 2021, marking a 5.4% increase from the previous year. The United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom are the primary recipients of these exports. In 2020, Mexico exported 1,047 million tons to the US, 6,300 tons to Canada, and 1,500 tons to the UK. The country produced an average of 3.3 million tons of chilies and peppers per year from 2016 to 2020, with Chihuahua being the largest producer. Approximately half of the pepper production in Mexico is done under protected agriculture practices, enabling year-round availability. Sinaloa is the main producer of open-pit peppers.

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(Agraria.pe) Mexico is currently the main exporter of fresh peppers in the world with a global share of 29%, and its exports continue to grow. In the period between January and November 2021, the value of fresh pepper exports from Mexico totaled US$1,366 million, registering an increase of 5.4% compared to similar months of the previous year. The United States is its main destination market, followed by Canada and the United Kingdom. Between 2016 and 2020, Mexico annually sold an average of 1,047 million tons of pepper to the United States, while it sent 6,300 tons to Canada and 1,500 tons to the United Kingdom. In the analyzed period, an average of 3.3 million tons of chilies and peppers were produced per year in Mexico, with an average annual growth rate of 0.3%. The main national producer was Chihuahua, with a 23.6% share. Almost 50% of the pepper production in the country is carried out under ...

Source: Agraria