Trinidad & Tobago

Trinidad & Tobago is globally recognized for its hot pepper industry, especially for fiery scotch bonnet and habanero varieties, which are farmed extensively in southern Trinidad and exported to the US, Canada, and Europe.

National annual production ranges from 3.2 to 3.5 million kg, with more than half exported or processed into sauces, seasonings, and purees. The nation’s reputation is built on high flavour and pungency, and the sector is vital for smallholder livelihoods, agro-processing jobs, and culinary identity.