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As the growing season progresses through the year, the global paprika market enters a dynamic period that can significantly influence supply chains, pricing structures, and contracting timelines. For customers who rely on consistent quality and timely sourcing, understanding the factors shaping this year’s crop is critical.
Our team of experts, including our Herbs and Spices specialist, Neil, will keep you informed of key developments across major paprika producing regions, including weather conditions, planting and harvest updates. With timely insights, we aim to help you make more informed decisions about procurement, contracting windows and pricing expectations.
For more information on the latest paprika market update, get in touch with Neil Burton at neil.burton@brusco.co.uk or call 01386 761 555.
Paprika Market Update
July 2025
Indian Price Update
Prices have remained stable over the past month.
Indian Crop Update
- Current market demand is being met through high carry-forward stocks (70% from the current season).
- High-colour paprika constitutes around 25% of the stock in cold storage.
- Prices have stayed stable in recent weeks due to weakened demand.
- Monsoon onset has prompted farmers to begin field preparations.
- Seed sales are down 40% year-over-year, indicating reduced farmer interest.
- Low farmer margins and unchanged input/lease costs are discouraging paprika cultivation.
- Cultivated area is expected to decline this season.
- Fertiliser export restrictions from China to India will likely raise input costs, moderately increasing paprika cultivation costs.
June 2025
Pricing update
Prices have risen by approximately 18–20% compared to last month, with all current supplies being drawn from cold storage inventory.
Indian Crop Update
- This season’s yields were higher than usual, resulting in cold storage facilities reaching near full capacity.
- Approximately 302,500 metric tons are in cold storage, with 90% of storage filled in key growing regions.
- Demand has softened over recent months, contributing to slower stock movement.
- Growing regions continue to receive consistent rainfall; farmers are awaiting drier conditions to begin land preparation for sowing.
- Seed sales will continue through August, making it too early to determine final changes in cultivated area.
- Current seed sales are approximately 25% lower compared to the same period last year.
