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Pepper

Year-round

Spain – a leading producer of Pepper

Spain is one of Europe’s most important pepper producers and exporters, especially from Almería (greenhouses), Murcia, Alicante, and some open – field production in summer.

Spanish peppers are a key part of the EU winter vegetable supply chain. Main export season September to April, with reduced summer production mostly for domestic/regional supply.

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Varieties

Jan — Dec

California

Most important export type. Red, green, yellow and orange. Thick flesh, sweet flavour, high uniformity and strong shelf life.

Lamuyo-type

Long, slightly tapered shape, thinner flesh than California. More aromatic flavour, less uniform.

Padrón

Small, green peppers. Mostly domestic or niche export.

Sweet pointed

Long, tapered sweet peppers, often red when fully ripe. Very sweet, increasing export demand.

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Harvest season by Variety

SepOctNovDecJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAug
California
Lamuyo-type
Padrón
Sweet pointed
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Sizes and packaging

  • California pepper generally graded by length ( mm)
  • Packaging formats
    • Loose in 5 kg/box • flow - wrapped or tray - packe
    • Flow - wrapped or tray - packed
Size Diameter (mm)
M 50-70 mm
G 70-90 mm
GG 90-110 mm