South Africa: Piper Pepper Market Overview 2021

Piper Pepper Market Size in South Africa

The South African piper pepper market fell sharply to $X in 2019, which is down by -X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption showed a abrupt curtailment. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2019, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Piper Pepper Production in South Africa

In value terms, piper pepper production totaled $X in 2019 estimated in export prices. In general, production enjoyed a significant increase. Piper pepper production peaked at $X in 2011; however, from 2012 to 2019, production remained at a lower figure.

In 2019, the average yield of piper pepper in South Africa was estimated at X kg per ha, flattening at 2018 figures. In general, the yield saw a relatively flat trend pattern. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

The piper pepper harvested area in South Africa stood at X ha in 2019, therefore, remained relatively stable against the previous year. Overall, the harvested area showed a relatively flat trend pattern.

Piper Pepper Exports

Exports from South Africa

In 2019, overseas shipments of piper pepper increased by X% to X tonnes, rising for the fifth consecutive year after three years of decline. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a strong increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2010 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, exports attained the peak figure in 2019 and are likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

In value terms, piper pepper exports skyrocketed to $X in 2019. Overall, exports showed resilient growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2010 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Exports peaked in 2019 and are likely to continue growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

Botswana (X tonnes), the U.S. (X tonnes) and Australia (X tonnes) were the main destinations of piper pepper exports from South Africa, with a combined X% share of total exports. Japan, Namibia, the UK and Lesotho lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X 2007 to 2019, the biggest increases were in Lesotho (+X% per year), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the U.S. ($X) remains the key foreign market for piper pepper exports from South Africa, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Australia ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Japan, with a X% share.

From 2007 to 2019, the average annual growth rate of value to the U.S. stood at +X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Australia (+X% per year) and Japan (+X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2019, the average piper pepper export price amounted to $X per tonne, surging by X% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, saw a perceptible decline. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when the average export price increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average export prices hit record highs at $X per tonne in 2008; however, from 2009 to 2019, export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of destination; the country with the highest price was Japan ($X per tonne), while the average price for exports to Botswana ($X per tonne) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2019, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Japan, while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Piper Pepper Imports

Imports into South Africa

In 2019, piper pepper imports into South Africa reached X tonnes, picking up by X% compared with the year before. In general, total imports indicated a buoyant expansion from 2007 to 2019: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last twelve-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2019 figures, imports decreased by -X% against 2017 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of X% year-to-year. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tonnes. From 2018 to 2019, the growth imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, piper pepper imports shrank notably to $X in 2019. Over the period under review, imports enjoyed a strong increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2011 with an increase of X% y-o-y. Imports peaked at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2019, imports failed to regain the momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2019, Viet Nam (X tonnes) constituted the largest supplier of piper pepper to South Africa, with a X% share of total imports. Moreover, piper pepper imports from Viet Nam exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Brazil (X tonnes), eightfold. The third position in this ranking was occupied by Thailand (X tonnes), with a X% share.

From 2007 to 2019, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Viet Nam amounted to +X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Brazil (+X% per year) and Thailand (+X% per year).

In value terms, Viet Nam ($X) constituted the largest supplier of piper pepper to South Africa, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Thailand ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Brazil, with a X% share.

From 2007 to 2019, the average annual growth rate of value from Viet Nam totaled +X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Thailand (+X% per year) and Brazil (+X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average piper pepper import price stood at $X per tonne in 2019, falling by -X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2011 when the average import price increased by X% year-to-year. The import price peaked at $X per tonne in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2019, import prices failed to regain the momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2019, the country with the highest price was Thailand ($X per tonne), while the price for China ($X per tonne) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2019, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Thailand, while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox AI Platform

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

What are the largest markets for piper pepper in the world?

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Ethiopia (373K tonnes) constituted the country with the largest volume of piper pepper consumption, accounting for 35% of total volume. Moreover, piper pepper consumption in Ethiopia exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest consumer, Viet Nam (110K tonnes), threefold. The third position in this ranking was occupied by India (75K tonnes), with a 7% share.

What are the largest producers of piper pepper in the world?

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The countries with the highest volumes of piper pepper production in 2019 were Ethiopia (374K tonnes), Viet Nam (265K tonnes) and Brazil (109K tonnes), together accounting for 70% of global production.

What are the leading suppliers of piper pepper to South Africa?

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In value terms, Viet Nam ($8.9M) constituted the largest supplier of piper pepper to South Africa, comprising 60% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Thailand ($2.8M), with a 19% share of total imports. It was followed by Brazil, with a 8.4% share.

What are the leading importers of piper pepper from South Africa?

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In value terms, the U.S. ($6.8M) remains the key foreign market for piper pepper exports from South Africa, comprising 38% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Australia ($2.8M), with a 15% share of total exports. It was followed by Japan, with a 13% share.

What is the average export price for piper pepper in South Africa?

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The average piper pepper export price stood at $4,028 per tonne in 2019, with an increase of 1.6% against the previous year.

What is the average import price for piper pepper in South Africa?

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In 2019, the average piper pepper import price amounted to $3,505 per tonne, which is down by -35.3% against the previous year.