Pepper Production by State 2026
Pepper Production (CWT)
State | Pepper Production 2025 (CWT)↓ | Bell Pepper Production Value 2025 ($) | |
|---|---|---|---|
 | California | 4.3M | $211.86 Mn |
 | Florida | 3.2M | $136.85 Mn |
 | Georgia | 1.3M | $45.70 Mn |
 | New Jersey | 988K | $54.84 Mn |
 | Michigan | 464K | $15.49 Mn |
 | North Carolina | 410K | $15.99 Mn |
 | United States | 10.6M |
- CWT is an abbreviation for hundredweight, a unit of measurement equivalent to 100 pounds in the US (the “short hundredweight”, or “cental”) and 112 pounds (a “long hundredweight”) in the UK. CWT is typically used to price agricultural or industrial goods (particularly raw materials) such as fruits and vegetables, grains, steel, and livestock.
For pepper production, particularly in California and Florida, the economic impact is significant. In California, agriculture, including pepper production, is a crucial sector contributing billions of dollars to the state’s economy annually. For Florida, pepper cultivation provides employment opportunities, stimulates local economies, and supports ancillary industries like packaging and distribution.
In terms of global standing, the United States remains one of the leading producers of peppers. According to the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), the USA consistently ranks among the top countries in pepper production worldwide, alongside nations like Mexico, Indonesia, and India. This underscores the nation’s pivotal role in meeting both domestic and international demand for peppers, showcasing its competitiveness in the global agricultural market.
