FAOSTAT · 2003–2024

Pepper (black, white) production in Peru

In 2024 Peru produced 447 t of pepper (black, white), the 29th largest in the world (0.05% of the world total). Over ten years it grew by 42%. This is the highest figure on record. Area harvested: 128 ha, yield 3.5 t/ha.

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Production, 2024: 447 t
World rank: 29 of 47
10-year change: +42%
Record: 447 t; 2024

Pepper (black, white) in Peru, 2003–2024 (tonnes)

By year

Year	Tonnes	Change	Area harvested, ha	Yield, t/ha
2024	447	+10%	128	3.49
2023	405	+17%	140	2.89
2022	345	+7.1%	138	2.50
2021	322	+94%	101	3.19
2020	166	+17%	106	1.57
2019	142	−1.4%	99	1.43
2018	144	−35%	101	1.43
2017	221	+5.2%	108	2.05
2016	210	−16%	89	2.36
2015	251	−20%	103	2.44
2014	315	−12%	118	2.67
2013	356	−3.5%	116	3.07
2012	369	+6.0%	147	2.51
2011	348	+11%	138	2.52
2010	314	−9.0%	126	2.49
2009	345	+12%	137	2.52
2008	308	+47%	130	2.37
2007	210	−48%	70	3.00
2006	402	+230%	130	3.09
2005	122	−67%	41	2.98
2004	368	+17%	119	3.09
2003	314	—	102	3.08

Other large producers

Vietnam India Brazil Burkina Faso Indonesia Iraq Sri Lanka Tajikistan China Malaysia Zimbabwe Mexico

All countries producing pepper (black, white)

Other products of Peru

Sugar cane Potatoes Rice (paddy)Bananas Cow milk Chicken meat Maize Oil palm fruit Cassava Beer Raw sugar Grapes

Agricultural production in Peru

Source: FAO. 2025. FAOSTAT: Crops and livestock products. Accessed on 4 November 2026. fao.org/faostat. Licence: CC BY 4.0. Charts, rankings and changes calculated by Husfarm.