Latest 2019 market prices for Sichuan pepper: will they rise in 2020?

Sichuan pepper is one of the indispensable seasonings in daily life. When eating meals on ordinary days, Sichuan pepper is always present. So what is the market price of Sichuan pepper in 2019? Will the price of Sichuan pepper rise in 2020?

1. 2019 Sichuan pepper prices

Sichuan pepper prices in 2019 were relatively stable. For example, dried green Sichuan pepper produced in Baoding, Hebei Province, was 50 yuan per jin; dried Dahongpao Sichuan pepper produced in Zaozhuang, Shandong Province, was 40 yuan per jin; and dried red Sichuan pepper produced in Ya'an, Sichuan Province, was 80 yuan per jin. By comparison, the variety and place of origin of Sichuan pepper have a relatively large impact on price.

Sichuan pepper prices have always been relatively stable, with small fluctuations up and down. The margins are not large, and this is a normal phenomenon.

2. Will Sichuan pepper prices rise in 2020?

Sichuan pepper prices have always been relatively stable. In 2020, Sichuan pepper prices will be similar to 2019 prices, and there may be small increases. In the first half of the year, Sichuan pepper prices may be relatively stable. In September, as Sichuan pepper gradually matures and comes onto the market, there may be a certain degree of decline. At the end of the year, prices may see a certain degree of rebound.

3. What are the prospects for growing Sichuan pepper?

Sichuan pepper production areas are mainly distributed in Guizhou, Yunnan, Sichuan, Henan, Hunan, as well as Shaanxi, Shanxi and other places. The planting area is extensive and there are many varieties. Prices vary greatly among different regions and varieties. Among them, Sichuan pepper from Sichuan is relatively good in quality, followed by places such as Shanxi and Shaanxi. In addition, Sichuan pepper yields in Hebei and Shanxi are relatively high. To grow Sichuan pepper, you first need to consider the local environment and variety, so that returns will be higher.

Sichuan pepper prices are relatively stable. The price of good varieties of Sichuan pepper is relatively high, and the prospects for growing it are still quite good. Planting requires consideration of the actual environment.