Africa: Piper Pepper Market 2024

Piper Pepper Market Size in Africa

The African piper pepper market amounted to $X in 2022, leveling off at the previous year. The total consumption indicated a buoyant increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, consumption decreased by X% against 2018 indices. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Piper Pepper Production in Africa

In value terms, piper pepper production reached $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production continues to indicate a perceptible expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2019 to 2022, production growth failed to regain momentum.

The country with the largest volume of piper pepper production was Burkina Faso (X tons), comprising approx. X% of total volume. Moreover, piper pepper production in Burkina Faso exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, Madagascar (X tons), more than tenfold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Ethiopia (X tons), with a X% share.

In Burkina Faso, piper pepper production expanded at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2022. The remaining producing countries recorded the following average annual rates of production growth: Madagascar (X% per year) and Ethiopia (X% per year).

In 2022, the average piper pepper yield in Africa rose slightly to X kg per ha, picking up by X% on 2021. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the piper pepper yield reached the peak level in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2022, the harvested area of piper pepper in Africa contracted modestly to X ha, declining by X% compared with the previous year's figure. Overall, the harvested area, however, continues to indicate buoyant growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the harvested area reached the peak level of X ha. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of the piper pepper harvested area remained at a lower figure.

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Piper Pepper Exports

Exports in Africa

In 2022, approx. X tons of piper pepper were exported in Africa; with an increase of X% against the previous year's figure. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

In value terms, piper pepper exports declined slightly to $X in 2022. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of X%. The level of export peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

In 2022, Madagascar (X tons), distantly followed by South Africa (X tons), Kenya (X tons), Nigeria (X tons), Rwanda (X tons) and Zimbabwe (X tons) were the key exporters of piper pepper, together making up X% of total exports. Zambia (X tons) took a relatively small share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the key exporting countries, was attained by Rwanda (with a CAGR of X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest piper pepper supplying countries in Africa were South Africa ($X), Madagascar ($X) and Rwanda ($X), with a combined X% share of total exports.

Among the main exporting countries, Rwanda, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in Africa amounted to $X per ton, with a decrease of X% against the previous year. In general, the export price showed a pronounced decrease. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 an increase of X%. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was South Africa ($X per ton), while Nigeria ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Rwanda (X%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the export price figures.

Piper Pepper Imports

Imports in Africa

In 2022, supplies from abroad of piper pepper increased by X% to X tons for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year declining trend. Total imports indicated a pronounced expansion from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports decreased by X% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when imports increased by X%. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, piper pepper imports reached $X in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations in certain years. The level of import peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

Egypt (X tons) and Morocco (X tons) represented roughly X% of total imports in 2022. South Africa (X tons) held the next position in the ranking, followed by Algeria (X tons) and Mauritania (X tons). All these countries together took near X% share of total imports. The following importers - Nigeria (X tons), Ghana (X tons), Kenya (X tons), Senegal (X tons), Tunisia (X tons), Sudan (X tons), Somalia (X tons) and Togo (X tons) - together made up X% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Togo (with a CAGR of X%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Egypt ($X), Morocco ($X) and South Africa ($X) appeared to be the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2022, with a combined X% share of total imports. Algeria, Nigeria, Ghana, Senegal, Somalia, Sudan, Tunisia, Kenya, Togo and Mauritania lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

Among the main importing countries, Togo, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Africa stood at $X per ton in 2022, rising by X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, saw a noticeable descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when the import price increased by X%. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2016 to 2022, the import prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Egypt ($X per ton), while Mauritania ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Morocco (X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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