Middle East: Pimenta Pepper Market 2024

Pimenta Pepper Market Size in the Middle East

The Middle Eastern pimenta pepper market totaled $X in 2022, with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Pimenta Pepper Production in the Middle East

In value terms, pimenta pepper production rose modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, continues to indicate a noticeable decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of production peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

The country with the largest volume of pimenta pepper production was Turkey (X tons), comprising approx. X% of total volume. Moreover, pimenta pepper production in Turkey exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, Iran (X tons), fourfold. Kuwait (X tons) ranked third in terms of total production with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume in Turkey was relatively modest. The remaining producing countries recorded the following average annual rates of production growth: Iran (X% per year) and Kuwait (X% per year).

The average pimenta pepper yield totaled X tons per ha in 2022, increasing by X% compared with 2021 figures. Over the period under review, the yield recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the pimenta pepper yield hit record highs in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2022, the pimenta pepper harvested area in the Middle East declined to X ha, almost unchanged from 2021 figures. Overall, the harvested area recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to pimenta pepper production attained the maximum at X ha in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the harvested area stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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Pimenta Pepper Exports

Exports in the Middle East

Pimenta pepper exports skyrocketed to X tons in 2022, increasing by X% compared with the previous year. Over the period under review, exports enjoyed significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

In value terms, pimenta pepper exports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. In general, exports recorded a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. The level of export peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

The biggest shipments were from Turkey (X tons), the United Arab Emirates (X tons) and Israel (X tons), together accounting for X% of total export. Kuwait (X tons) held the next position in the ranking, followed by Jordan (X tons) and Iran (X tons). All these countries together held near X% share of total exports.

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

In value terms, Turkey ($X), Israel ($X) and the United Arab Emirates ($X) appeared to be the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2022, with a combined X% share of total exports. Kuwait, Jordan and Iran lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

Kuwait, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, among the main exporting countries over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in the Middle East stood at $X per ton in 2022, picking up by X% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of export peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

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 Israel ($X per ton), while Iran ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Pimenta Pepper Imports

Imports in the Middle East

In 2022, purchases abroad of pimenta pepper decreased by X% to X tons, falling for the second consecutive year after two years of growth. Total imports indicated a resilient 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 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, pimenta pepper imports rose rapidly to $X in 2022. Overall, imports, however, enjoyed a strong expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when imports increased by X%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

The United Arab Emirates represented the largest importer of pimenta pepper in the Middle East, with the volume of imports amounting to X tons, which was approx. X% of total imports in 2022. Saudi Arabia (X tons) took the second position in the ranking, followed by Israel (X tons), Turkey (X tons), Oman (X tons) and Qatar (X tons). All these countries together took approx. X% share of total imports. Iran (X tons) took a minor share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to pimenta pepper imports into the United Arab Emirates stood at X%. At the same time, Israel (X%), Saudi Arabia (X%), Oman (X%), Qatar (X%) and Turkey (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Israel emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in the Middle East, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. By contrast, Iran (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. Israel (X p.p.) and Saudi Arabia (X p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total imports, while Iran and the United Arab Emirates saw its share reduced by X% and X% from 2012 to 2022, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, the largest pimenta pepper importing markets in the Middle East were the United Arab Emirates ($X), Israel ($X) and Saudi Arabia ($X), with a combined X% share of total imports.

Israel, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, in terms of the main importing countries 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 the Middle East stood at $X per ton in 2022, surging by X% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. As a result, import price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

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

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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