Red Capsicum

What is Red Capsicum?

Red bell peppers (capsicum), sweet and ripe, sold by weight. Listed as red Capsicum, the ripe stage of the sweet pepper.

Roasted, grilled, stuffed, sliced into salads and stir-fries, or blitzed into sauces and soups. Roasting deepens their natural sweetness.

Red Capsicum wholesale price in the UK

As of April 27, 2026, the wholesale quote for red capsicum in the UK market is about £3.00. Over the past 12 months it's ranged from £2.45 to £4.13, with a typical week landing around £3.23.

That puts today right around where it's been all year — nothing unusual to plan around.

What's behind the price

UK produce moves through the wholesale markets — New Covent Garden and the regional markets — fed by British growers in season and by Spanish, Dutch and other imports out of season. That's why a case rate on red capsicum can shift week to week.

Across the year the trend has been up (down about 27% over the last month). Buying what's in season is still the most reliable way to keep produce cost in check.

Seasonality in the UK

Imported much of the year, mainly from the Mediterranean and Netherlands; peak summer supply.

Per case or per kilo?

Produce is sold by the case, with a per-kilo rate shown where it helps you compare. Order on the unit that matches your prep so you're not throwing money out on shrink — perishables don't wait.

Buy by the kg and choose firm, glossy, heavy peppers with no wrinkling or soft spots. Bulk roasting and freezing can use up gluts cheaply.