South Africa: Piper Pepper Market Overview 2021

Piper Pepper Market Size in South Africa

For the third consecutive year, the South African piper pepper market recorded decline in sales value, which decreased by -X% to $X in 2020. Over the period under review, consumption showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Piper pepper consumption peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2020, consumption failed to regain the momentum.

Piper Pepper Production in South Africa

In value terms, piper pepper production stood at $X in 2020 estimated in export prices. Over the period under review, production saw a significant expansion. Over the period under review, production reached the peak level at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2020, production remained at a lower figure.

In 2020, the average yield of piper pepper in South Africa was estimated at X kg per ha, therefore, remained relatively stable against the year before. Overall, the yield continues to indicate 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.

In 2020, the total area harvested in terms of piper pepper production in South Africa was estimated at X ha, almost unchanged from 2019. In general, the harvested area saw a relatively flat trend pattern.

Piper Pepper Exports

Exports from South Africa

Piper pepper exports from South Africa expanded rapidly to X tonnes in 2020, rising by X% on the year before. In general, exports enjoyed prominent growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2010 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Exports peaked in 2020 and are likely to continue growth in years to come.

In value terms, piper pepper exports expanded notably to $X in 2020. Overall, exports recorded a buoyant expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, exports reached the maximum in 2020 and are likely to see steady growth in years to come.

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. These countries were followed by Japan, the UK, the Netherlands and Lesotho, which together accounted for a further X 2007 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Lesotho (+X% per year), while exports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for piper pepper exported from South Africa were the U.S. ($X), Japan ($X) and Australia ($X), together accounting for X% of total exports.

Japan (+X% per year) recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, in terms of the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2020, the average piper pepper export price amounted to $X per tonne, remaining stable against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price recorded a noticeable decrease. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when the average export price increased by X% year-to-year. The export price peaked at $X per tonne in 2008; however, from 2009 to 2020, export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2020, the country with the highest price was the U.S. ($X per tonne), while the average price for exports to Lesotho ($X per tonne) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Botswana, while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Piper Pepper Imports

Imports into South Africa

In 2020, approx. X tonnes of piper pepper were imported into South Africa; picking up by X% compared with the year before. Over the period under review, total imports indicated buoyant growth from 2007 to 2020: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last thirteen-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2020 figures, imports decreased by -X% against 2017 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tonnes. from 2018 to 2020, the growth imports failed to regain the momentum.

In value terms, piper pepper imports reduced to $X in 2020. Overall, imports continue to indicate resilient growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2011 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2020, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2020, Viet Nam (X tonnes) constituted the largest supplier of piper pepper to South Africa, accounting for 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), tenfold. China (X tonnes) ranked third in terms of total imports with a X% share.

From 2007 to 2020, 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 China (+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 2020, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Viet Nam stood at +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

In 2020, the average piper pepper import price amounted to $X per tonne, shrinking by -X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price recorded a slight decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2011 an increase of X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the peak figure at $X per tonne in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2020, import prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2020, 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 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by India, while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

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

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Ethiopia (395K tonnes) constituted the country with the largest volume of piper pepper consumption, comprising approx. 36% of total volume. Moreover, piper pepper consumption in Ethiopia exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest consumer, Viet Nam (116K tonnes), threefold. The U.S. (79K tonnes) ranked third in terms of total consumption with a 7.3% 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 2020 were Ethiopia (397K tonnes), Viet Nam (284K tonnes) and Brazil (113K tonnes), with a combined 71% share of global production.

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

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In value terms, Viet Nam ($8.4M) 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 ($2M), with a 15% share of total imports. It was followed by Brazil, with a 8.1% share.

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

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In value terms, the U.S. ($7.4M), Japan ($3.8M) and Australia ($2.5M) appeared to be the largest markets for piper pepper exported from South Africa worldwide, together comprising 72% of total exports.

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

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The average piper pepper export price stood at $4,009 per tonne in 2020, remaining constant against the previous year.

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

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In 2020, the average piper pepper import price amounted to $3,053 per tonne, which is down by -11.9% against the previous year.