As a unique spice in China, Sichuan peppercorn not only have a fragrant aroma on domestic dining tables, but also occupy a unique position in the global trade map. In 2025, the Chinese Sichuan peppercorn foreign trade market presents a complex landscape of "total volume growth and regional differentiation coexisting, primary exports and high-value upgrading running parallel". Against the backdrop of global food integration, upgrading of healthy consumption, and restructuring of trade rules, China's Sichuan peppercorn foreign trade is facing both opportunities for tariff reduction and channel expansion, as well as challenges such as stricter standards and intensified competition. It is seeking new opportunities in differentiation and achieving breakthroughs in upgrading.
The core feature of China's Sichuan peppercorn foreign trade in 2025 is the steady expansion of export scale, as well as the coexistence of market concentration and diversification trends. According to industry forecasts, the total export volume of Sichuan peppercorn this year will reach 50000 tons, steadily increasing compared to the previous year. From the perspective of market distribution, Southeast Asia remains the core battlefield, accounting for as much as 68%. Countries such as Vietnam and Thailand, due to their similar food culture to China, continue to have strong demand for Sichuan peppercorn, becoming the main driving force for export growth. The market share in Japan and South Korea is 22%, and demand remains stable. The main preference is for high-quality red Sichuan peppercorn for traditional cuisine. It is worth noting that emerging markets have shown impressive performance, with the average export price in the Middle East and Africa expected to rise by 8%. The North American and European markets have also become new growth poles with an average annual growth rate of 12%, reflecting the increasing acceptance of Sichuan peppercorn flavor in the international market.
Upgrading the product structure has become an important growth point for green peppercorn foreign trade in 2025. For a long time, China's green peppercorn exports have mainly been dried primary products. By 2025, this pattern will gradually change, and the proportion of deep processed products will continue to increase. Data shows that deep processed products such as green peppercorn oil, green peppercorn essential oil, and microencapsulated extracts account for 23% of the total export value. Among them, green peppercorn essential oil is highly favored in the fields of aromatherapy and functional foods in Europe and America due to its seasoning and medicinal value. The international quotation is 8-12 times higher than the raw material price, and the premium effect is significant. At the same time, geographical indication products are expanding overseas, with high-quality varieties such as "Hanyuan Gongjiao" and "Hancheng Dahongpao" gaining brand premiums with their unique flavors. The premium rate of high-quality green peppercorn can reach 25% -30% compared to ordinary products, becoming an important pivot to leverage the high-end market.
In the face of complex market conditions, the breakthrough path for China's Szechwan pepper foreign trade in 2025 is clear: to address regulatory barriers through standardization, promote green ecological planting, and accelerate international certifications such as HACCP and ISO22000; Empowering industrial upgrading with technology, enhancing the level of deep processing technology, and expanding diverse application scenarios such as pharmaceuticals and daily chemical products; Diversify market risks, consolidate the core markets in Southeast Asia, and at the same time, deeply cultivate the countries along the "the Belt and Road" to tap the potential of emerging markets.
Post time: Dec-11-2025
