How much does a pound of chili pepper cost in 2022? Why is the price so high? Attached is the reason for the price increase!

Millet pepper is a multi-purpose pepper variety that combines ornamental, medicinal, health-care and fresh eating functions. It is generally used as a seasoning, especially in Sichuan cuisine. So, how much does a pound of millet pepper cost in 2022? Why is the price so high? Attached is the reason for the price increase!

1. How much does a pound of chili pepper cost in 2022?

The price of chili pepper in most wholesale markets across the country is around 30 yuan/kg, and the retail price in most markets is around 50-60 yuan/kg. The following are the latest price quotes:

Kunming Wangqiying Vegetable Wholesale Market Co., Ltd. 32 yuan/kg;

Lanzhou International Plateau Summer Vegetables and Non-staple Food Purchasing Center: 15.39 yuan/kg;

Wuwei Haotian Agricultural Products Trading Market and Warehousing and Logistics Center: 31.8 yuan/kg;

Kunming Wangqiying Vegetable Wholesale Market Co., Ltd. 32 yuan/kg;

Lanzhou International Plateau Summer Vegetables and Non-staple Food Purchasing Center: 15.29 yuan/kg;

Wuwei Haotian Agricultural Products Trading Market and Warehousing and Logistics Center: 31.8 yuan/kg;

Kunming Wangqiying Vegetable Wholesale Market Co., Ltd. 30 yuan/kg;

Lanzhou International Plateau Summer Vegetables and Non-staple Food Purchasing Center: 15.39 yuan/kg;

Wuwei Haotian Agricultural Products Trading Market and Warehousing and Logistics Center: 31.8 yuan/kg;

Kunming Wangqiying Vegetable Wholesale Market Co., Ltd. 26 yuan/kg.

Note: The above prices are from the National Agricultural Products Business Information Public Service Platform and are for reference only.

2. Why is the price of chili pepper so high in 2022?

During this time of year, there are fewer seasonal vegetables and vegetable prices are higher than usual. The price of chili pepper is so expensive because it requires a higher temperature growing environment. In addition, due to the impact of the epidemic, import channels have narrowed, resulting in an imbalance between supply and demand and high prices. However, chili pepper is just a condiment and has little impact on citizens.

3. Price trend of chili pepper in the second half of 2022

The continued rise in pepper prices in 2022 will gradually "cool down" with the end of the cold wave. After the cold wave ends, the costs of pepper insulation and transportation will drop significantly, and prices will stabilize accordingly.

In general, the price of chili peppers is still lower than that during the Spring Festival. When the weather warms up and the production of peppers increases, the price will also fall.