Bell peppers should have uniform shape with the size and color typical of the cultivar. The appearance should be glossy and the color green in immature stage but it can turn red, gold, purple, orange, or brown when ripening .
In 2022, the approximate bell pepper price per kg is between US$ 0.62 and US$ 0.47 or between US$ 0.28 and US$ 0.21 per pound(lb).
Best types of bell pepper and their prices
Bell peppers are so versatile, high in vitamin C and can be added to recipes from breakfast to dinner and everything in between. Try sautéing them in olive oil and serving with hummus. According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, bell peppers are free of fats, sodium and cholesterol. They’re also low in calories and high in vitamin C.
Bell peppers are a staple in many households, and their popularity continues to grow with sales rising nearly 20% in 2020. Make bell peppers a regular part of your promotional rotation throughout the year.
The price in Euro is EUR 2.09 per kg. The average price for a tonne is US$ 2086.31 in New York and Washington. US’ import price for capsicum (bell pepper) in 2019 was US$1.63 per kg.
In 2022, the approximate price range for US Capsicum (Bell Pepper) is between US$ 2.09 and US$ 2.04 per kilogram or between US$ 0.95 and US$ 0.93 per pound(lb).
October 2021, the average wholesale prices for bell peppers were twice as high as in the same period in 2019-2020. However, the higher growth rate of average wholesale prices in the third decade of October 2021 widened the gap compared to last year’s levels.
Organic bell pepper price per kg from certified wholesaler
Organic bell peppers are available in a variety of pack sizes similar to conventional bell peppers, including 25- and 30-pound cartons. Organic stoplight packs (one red, one yellow and one green pepper) are often available in cartons of 10, 3-count packages. Organic mini bell peppers are often shipped in cartons of 12, 12-ounce bags.
Red and green bell peppers are good sources of vitamin C, some vitamin A, and small amounts of several minerals. They’re wonderful raw in salads or as a snack with dip or hummus. You can also stuff peppers with seasoned bread crumbs or meat and bake them.
According to EastFruit price monitoring data, from October 28 to November 4, 2021, the average wholesale prices for greenhouse bell peppers increased from 6,000 to 10,000 UZS/kg (from $0.56 to $0.94), and for red greenhouse bell peppers – from 9,000 to 15,000 UZS/kg (from $0.84 to $1.40). In other words, prices for both products rose 67% over the week, the highest weekly gain in the past five months.
