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Rising price and volume for Rwandan chili peppers

Published Apr 19, 2023

Tridge summary

Rwanda has seen a rise in chili pepper production, driven by both domestic and international demand. The country's favorable climate and stable sanitary conditions are advantageous for chili pepper cultivation. Rwanda has recently emerged as a fruit and vegetable exporting nation, with chili pepper finding its way to markets in Germany and the UK. The country's ability to produce chili pepper throughout the year, due to the absence of winter, provides a competitive edge. Despite the local market's preference for yellow peppers, other varieties are also consumed. This season has seen an increase in pepper prices.
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The amount of chili pepper in Rwanda is increasing. Both domestic and foreign demand are strong, said Jean-Claude Niyomugabo, co-founder of Speke Farms. The cultivation of chili peppers in Rwanda benefits from a favorable climate and stable sanitary conditions, explains Jean Claude: "Chili pepper cultivation in Rwanda is good, especially for varieties such as Bird's Eye, which is tolerant to viruses and the false codling moth (FCM) The weather and climate in Rwanda are favorable for the growth of chili pepper, which needs a fair amount of water.The phytosanitary conditions are also good, as all farms are registered and monitored by the Rwanda Inspection, Competition, and Consumer Protection Authority (RICA). However, in some areas, the Habanero variety is sensitive to PVY and FCM, which makes it difficult to grow in the field. However, in the greenhouse it is well supported, controlled and produces good production." Rwanda has recently joined the club of fruit and vegetable ...
Source: AGF
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