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Sourcing Window

Source Paprika for January–May

Paprika is in peak season during January–May. Peak availability — strongest volume, pricing confidence, and field flow. Wider commercial availability for this product runs May–March.

Status

Peak Season

Selected Window

January–May

Indicative FOB

Price on request

Minimum Order

1,000 kg (1 MT)

Mycotoxin Test ReportASTA CertificationPhytosanitary Certificate
Available varietiesSweet / Semi-sweet
Harvest windowYear-round (Peak: Jan - May)
Processing formatsWhole dried pods / Crushed flakes / Milled powder (various mesh sizes)
Quality parametersASTA 100-140+ / Moisture < 11% / Aflatoxin & Ochratoxin strictly controlled
Export packaging25 kg multi-wall paper bags / 50 kg pressed bales
DocumentationMycotoxin Test Report / ASTA Certification / Phytosanitary Certificate
OriginArequipa / Tacna / Ica / Piura
AltitudeCoastal desert growing zones
Sourcing regionsArequipa / Tacna / Ica / Piura

Commercial overview

Arequipa and Tacna receive some of the highest solar radiation in Peru, driving ASTA values consistently between 100 and 140+. That puts the product above the threshold required by European and US meat processing, oleoresin extraction, and industrial seasoning programs. Available as whole dried pods, crushed flakes, or milled powder, with aflatoxin and ochratoxin tightly controlled and documented per lot.

Commercial specifications

Formats, quality targets, and packing detail

Structured export detail for formulation review, quality alignment, packaging sign-off, and procurement planning.

Processing formats

Commercial formats available for export programs and formulation work.

Whole dried pods
Crushed flakes
Milled powder (various mesh sizes)

Quality parameters

Core controls buyers typically need aligned before qualification and scale-up.

ASTA 100-140+
Moisture < 11%
Aflatoxin strictly controlled
Ochratoxin strictly controlled

Export packaging

Standard pack structures used to move product through export handling.

25 kg multi-wall paper bags
50 kg pressed bales (whole pods)

Seasonality context

Seasonality context

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Current Month Snapshot

April sourcing view

Peak now: Paprika

Available Now

1

Products with an active harvest signal in April - available for immediate sampling or quotation.

Peak Windows

1

Highest-confidence sourcing opportunities this month, with the strongest volume and pricing availability.

Next Strong Month

May

May brings 1 active lines, including 1 peak windows.

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Paprika

Peak season
Year-round (Peak: Jan - May)April active

Best suited for active volume programs, launch planning, and stronger field flow.

By month

Origin: Arequipa / Tacna / Ica / Piura

Minimum order: 1,000 kg

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April buyer readout

0 inactive this month

1 products are at peak harvest in April: Paprika. These carry the strongest volume and pricing confidence for April quotations.