Pepper markets across the globe are in different phases. In the Netherlands, prices are high as the domestic season comes to an end. In the UK, there is good demand for imported Spanish peppers as the Dutch and UK seasons just ended. France is experiencing oversupply due to the late domestic season and the arrival of Spanish goods. In Italy, the season has been extended due to hot weather, causing turbulence in the Spanish market. In South Africa, pepper prices have dropped as local production increases. China has exported its first peppers to Russia, while in North America, both supply and pricing for peppers are on the rise.