FAO FAOSTAT Trade Data · Commodity · Code 401
Chillies and peppers; green (Capsicum spp. and Pimenta spp.)
Global agricultural trade data from FAO FAOSTAT. Cumulative 2018–2023 values for the top 50 trading nations.
- $37.6B
- exports, 2018–2023
- $37.7B
- imports, 2018–2023
- 50%
- of trade is exports
- #53 of 100
- by cumulative trade value
Rising latest-year exports
Chillies and peppers; green (Capsicum spp. and Pimenta spp.) in the export-led third
Top-50 export value for Chillies and peppers; green (Capsicum spp. and Pimenta spp.) rose about 16% on the latest full-year pair in this extract.
Chillies and peppers; green (Capsicum spp. and Pimenta spp.) is export-led (50% of trade is exports); supplier concentration in the exporters table is the first place to watch for tariff shock. Spain leads exports, while United States of America is the largest importer. Related US lines typically classify under HTS Chapter 09; duty rates still depend on the exact subheading.
Dig deeper: HTS Chapter 09 rates. Source: FAO FAOSTAT Trade: Crops and Livestock (USD converted from 1000 USD units).
Trade Trend (2019–2023)
| Year | Total Exports (top 50 countries) | Total Imports (top 50 countries) |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | $5.2B | $5.3B |
| 2020 | $5.8B | $5.8B |
| 2021 | $6.1B | $6.1B |
| 2022 | $5.8B | $6.0B |
| 2023 | $6.7B | $6.6B |
Top Exporters (2023)
| # | Country | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Spain | $1.7B |
| 2 | Mexico | $1.6B |
| 3 | Netherlands (Kingdom of the) | $1.2B |
| 4 | Canada | $525.0M |
| 5 | United States of America | $293.6M |
| 6 | Türkiye | $270.7M |
| 7 | China; mainland | $198.1M |
| 8 | France | $118.9M |
| 9 | Belgium | $103.8M |
| 10 | Austria | $87.7M |
Top Importers (2023)
| # | Country | Import Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | United States of America | $2.1B |
| 2 | Germany | $1.1B |
| 3 | United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland | $590.1M |
| 4 | France | $385.3M |
| 5 | Canada | $351.0M |
| 6 | Netherlands (Kingdom of the) | $246.3M |
| 7 | Poland | $176.8M |
| 8 | Austria | $170.5M |
| 9 | Italy | $163.6M |
| 10 | Russian Federation | $129.1M |
Frequently Asked Questions
Which countries export the most Chillies and peppers; green (Capsicum spp. and Pimenta spp.)? ▼
Which countries import the most Chillies and peppers; green (Capsicum spp. and Pimenta spp.)? ▼
How has global trade in Chillies and peppers; green (Capsicum spp. and Pimenta spp.) changed over time? ▼
What tariffs apply to importing Chillies and peppers; green (Capsicum spp. and Pimenta spp.) into the US? ▼
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Where does Chillies and peppers; green (Capsicum spp. and Pimenta spp.) rank among agricultural commodities tracked on PlainTariff? ▼
Nationwide commodities with similar trade scale
Two FAO FAOSTAT peer sets for Chillies and peppers; green (Capsicum spp. and Pimenta spp.), each excluding this commodity (country tables above stay the bilateral path).
Similar total trade value
Nearest other commodities by cumulative global trade ($75.3B here).
Similar export share
Nearest other commodities by exports ÷ total trade (50% here).
Sources: U.S. International Trade Commission Harmonized Tariff Schedule (2026 Basic Edition) and FAO FAOSTAT Trade: Crops and Livestock. See our methodology for how figures are computed.
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