SADC: Pimenta Pepper Market 2024

Pimenta Pepper Market Size in SADC

The SADC pimenta pepper market totaled $X in 2022, remaining relatively unchanged against the previous year. In general, consumption, however, saw mild growth. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Pimenta Pepper Production in SADC

In value terms, pimenta pepper production totaled $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production recorded a prominent expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the production volume increased by X%. Over the period under review, production attained the maximum level at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Democratic Republic of the Congo (X tons) remains the largest pimenta pepper producing country in SADC, accounting for X% of total volume. Moreover, pimenta pepper production in Democratic Republic of the Congo exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, South Africa (X tons), twofold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Tanzania (X tons), with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume in Democratic Republic of the Congo was relatively modest. The remaining producing countries recorded the following average annual rates of production growth: South Africa (X% per year) and Tanzania (X% per year).

The average pimenta pepper yield stood at X tons per ha in 2022, increasing by X% compared with 2021. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when the yield increased by X%. The level of yield peaked 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 pimenta pepper in SADC reached X ha, remaining relatively unchanged against the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, the harvested area, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the harvested area attained the peak level of X ha. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of the pimenta pepper harvested area failed to regain momentum.

Pimenta Pepper Exports

Exports in SADC

In 2022, the amount of pimenta pepper exported in SADC skyrocketed to X tons, growing by X% on 2021 figures. Overall, exports continue to indicate a prominent increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of X%. The volume of export peaked in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

In value terms, pimenta pepper exports surged to $X in 2022. In general, exports saw resilient growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when exports increased by X%. The level of export peaked in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

In 2022, Zambia (X tons) was the main exporter of pimenta pepper, constituting X% of total exports. South Africa (X tons) ranks second in terms of the total exports with a X% share, followed by Zimbabwe (X%), Malawi (X%) and Tanzania (X%).

Zambia was also the fastest-growing in terms of the pimenta pepper exports, with a CAGR of X% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Tanzania (X%) and South Africa (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. By contrast, Malawi (X%) and Zimbabwe (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2022, the share of Zambia and Tanzania increased by X and X percentage points, respectively.

In value terms, Zambia ($X) remains the largest pimenta pepper supplier in SADC, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by South Africa ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Zimbabwe, with a X% share.

In Zambia, pimenta pepper exports expanded at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2022. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: South Africa (X% per year) and Zimbabwe (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in SADC amounted to $X per ton, picking up by X% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the export prices remained at a 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 ($X per ton), while Malawi ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Pimenta Pepper Imports

Imports in SADC

After two years of growth, purchases abroad of pimenta pepper decreased by X% to X tons in 2022. Total imports indicated strong growth 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 increased by X% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2021, and then dropped modestly in the following year.

In value terms, pimenta pepper imports stood at $X in 2022. Total imports indicated strong growth 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, imports increased by X% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

South Africa prevails in imports structure, amounting to X tons, which was near X% of total imports in 2022. Mauritius (X tons) held a minor share of total imports.

South Africa was also the fastest-growing in terms of the pimenta pepper imports, with a CAGR of X% from 2012 to 2022. Mauritius experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. South Africa (X p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total imports, while Mauritius saw its share reduced by X% from 2012 to 2022, respectively.

In value terms, South Africa ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported pimenta pepper in SADC, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Mauritius ($X), with a X% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in South Africa totaled X%.

Import Prices by Country

The import price in SADC stood at $X per ton in 2022, rising by X% against the previous year. Over the last decade, 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.

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 Mauritius ($X per ton), while South Africa stood at $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Mauritius (X%).

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