Iran: Chili And Pepper Market 2024

Chili And Pepper Market Size in Iran

In 2023, the Iranian chili and pepper market was finally on the rise to reach $X after six years of decline. Overall, consumption, however, recorded a abrupt decline. Chili and pepper consumption peaked at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2023, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Chili And Pepper Production in Iran

In value terms, chili and pepper production expanded to $X in 2023 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of X%. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2017 to 2023, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

The average yield of chilies and peppers (green) in Iran amounted to X tons per ha in 2023, approximately equating 2022. In general, the yield recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the yield attained the peak level of X tons per ha. From 2015 to 2023, the growth of the average chili and pepper yield failed to regain momentum. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

The chili and pepper harvested area in Iran shrank slightly to X ha in 2023, remaining constant against 2022. The harvested area increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2023; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to chili and pepper production reached the maximum at X ha in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2023, the harvested area remained at a lower figure.

Chili And Pepper Exports

Exports from Iran

After two years of growth, overseas shipments of chilies and peppers (green) decreased by X% to X tons in 2023. Over the period under review, exports, however, recorded a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of X%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2022, and then plummeted in the following year.

In value terms, chili and pepper exports reduced sharply to $X in 2023. Overall, exports, however, showed significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by X%. The exports peaked at $X in 2022, and then contracted significantly in the following year.

Exports by Country

Russia (X tons), Iraq (X tons) and the United Arab Emirates (X tons) were the main destinations of chili and pepper exports from Iran, together accounting for X% of total exports. Kazakhstan, Afghanistan, Qatar and Azerbaijan lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Kazakhstan (with a CAGR of X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Russia ($X), Kazakhstan ($X) and Iraq ($X) constituted the largest markets for chili and pepper exported from Iran worldwide, with a combined X% share of total exports.

In terms of the main countries of destination, Kazakhstan, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to 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

The average chili and pepper export price stood at $X per ton in 2023, reducing by X% against the previous year. In general, the export price continues to indicate a slight contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2022 when the average export price increased by X%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2023, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2023, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Kazakhstan ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the United Arab Emirates ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Azerbaijan (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Chili And Pepper Imports

Imports into Iran

In 2023, overseas purchases of chilies and peppers (green) increased by X% to X tons, rising for the second year in a row after four years of decline. Over the period under review, imports saw resilient growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when imports increased by X%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2023, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, chili and pepper imports reached $X in 2023. In general, imports enjoyed a prominent increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2023, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2023, India (X tons) was the main supplier of chili and pepper to Iran, accounting for a X% share of total imports. Moreover, chili and pepper imports from India exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, the United Arab Emirates (X kg), more than tenfold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Oman (X kg), with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual growth rate of volume from India stood at X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the United Arab Emirates (X% per year) and Oman (X% per year).

In value terms, India ($X) constituted the largest supplier of chilies and peppers (green) to Iran, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the United Arab Emirates ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Turkey, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from India totaled X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the United Arab Emirates (X% per year) and Turkey (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2023, the average chili and pepper import price amounted to $X per ton, with a decrease of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price recorded a noticeable downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2020 to 2023, the average import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Turkey ($X per ton), while the price for India ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Turkey (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform