Find GFSI-certified chilli suppliers on Nutrada offering whole dried, crushed flakes, and powder from India, China, and Spain. All chilli suppliers listed can perform aflatoxin and Sudan dye testing on request before shipment to verify food safety compliance.
| Value | Description |
| Botanical name | Capsicum annuum, C. chinense, C. frutescens |
| Available forms | Whole dried, crushed flakes, powder |
| Origins | India, China, Spain, Peru |
| Certifications | GFSI (BRCGS, IFS, FSSC 22000), EU Organic, Kosher, Halal |
| Common applications | Spice blends, ready meals, sauces, snack seasoning |
| Packaging | 5-25 kg bags |
| MOQ | 25kg |
| Category | Herbs Wholesale |
| Form | What it means for procurement | Typical application |
| Whole dried | Complete pods with intact seeds; higher Scoville retention | Premium spice blends, restaurant supply |
| Crushed flakes | Broken pieces with seeds; moderate heat release | Pizza seasoning, ready meal manufacturing |
| Powder | Ground to fine particles; uniform heat distribution | Spice mixes, snack coatings, curry powders |
| Variety | What it means for procurement | Heat level (SHU) |
| Capsicum annuum | Bell peppers to cayenne; widest commercial range | 0-50,000 |
| Capsicum chinense | Includes habanero and superhot varieties | 100,000+ |
| Capsicum frutescens | Tabasco peppers; sauce manufacturing | 30,000-50,000 |
India is the world's largest producer and exporter of dried chillies, with Guntur district in Andhra Pradesh serving as the primary commercial hub handling an estimated 1 million tonnes annually through its APMC market.
China is the second-largest chilli producer globally, with Guizhou, Hunan, and Sichuan provinces dominating production through established processing infrastructure for dried and crushed forms. Spain produces pimentón (smoked paprika) in La Vera and Murcia regions under EU Protected Designation of Origin, with regional specifications and protected origin status driving premium market positioning.
Dried chillies are subject to enhanced official controls under Regulation (EU) 2019/1793 for aflatoxin contamination from certain origins.
Chillies absorb moisture rapidly and lose Scoville Heat Units when stored above 65% relative humidity. Standard packaging includes 5-25 kg polypropylene bags with moisture barrier linings for dried forms. Powder requires airtight containers to prevent caking and flavour degradation. Buyers must confirm the exact Scoville rating on each batch certificate, as heat levels vary considerably between harvests from the same supplier.
India and Spain offer EU Organic certified chillies with USDA NOP dual certification available from select Andhra Pradesh exporters. Organic supply is limited compared to conventional volumes, with organic Indian chillies requiring 6-8 week advance orders during peak season.
Retail formats include glass jars for whole dried chillies, stand-up pouches for flakes, and shaker bottles for powder. Tin containers work for premium smoked paprika presentations. MOQ for private label typically starts at 1,000 units per SKU. Buyers must specify exact Scoville range and ASTA colour units before production begins.
European chilli processors operate primarily in Spain and the Netherlands, with Indian exporters based in Guntur providing the majority of EU supply. Request batch-specific certificates covering aflatoxin B1 levels, Sudan dye screening results, and Scoville heat testing. Turmeric suppliers from India often carry both spices using shared processing facilities.
Nutrada lists GFSI-certified chilli suppliers from India, China, and Spain, covering whole dried, flakes, and powder across conventional and organic supply. All orders are placed directly with certified suppliers, with no intermediary.
Last updated: Apr 10, 2026
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