Uganda: Piper Pepper Market 2024

Piper Pepper Market Size in Uganda

The Ugandan piper pepper market reduced modestly to $X in 2022, waning by X% against the previous year. Overall, consumption showed a perceptible slump. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when the market value increased by X%. Piper pepper consumption peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Piper Pepper Production in Uganda

In value terms, piper pepper production declined to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, showed a abrupt setback. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In 2022, the average piper pepper yield in Uganda stood at X tons per ha, almost unchanged from 2021 figures. Over the period under review, the yield, however, recorded a slight downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 when the yield increased by X%. The piper pepper yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the yield stood at a somewhat lower figure. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2022, the piper pepper harvested area in Uganda fell modestly to X ha, leveling off at 2021. The harvested area increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when the harvested area increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to piper pepper production reached the maximum at X ha in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the harvested area stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Piper Pepper Exports

Exports from Uganda

In 2022, overseas shipments of piper pepper were finally on the rise to reach X tons after three years of decline. Over the period under review, exports, however, continue to indicate a abrupt setback. The exports peaked at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, piper pepper exports surged to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, faced a abrupt shrinkage. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when exports increased by X%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

The United Arab Emirates (X tons) was the main destination for piper pepper exports from Uganda, accounting for a X% share of total exports. Moreover, piper pepper exports to the United Arab Emirates exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, South Sudan (X tons), more than tenfold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to the United Arab Emirates amounted to X%.

In value terms, the United Arab Emirates ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for piper pepper exports from Uganda, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by South Sudan ($X), with an X% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to the United Arab Emirates totaled X%.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average piper pepper export price amounted to $X per ton, dropping by X% against the previous year. In general, the export price continues to indicate a drastic downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was South Sudan ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the United Arab Emirates stood at $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to South Sudan (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Piper Pepper Imports

Imports into Uganda

In 2022, imports of piper pepper into Uganda dropped markedly to X tons, with a decrease of X% compared with the previous year's figure. In general, imports, however, posted buoyant growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 with an increase of X%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, piper pepper imports reduced to $X in 2022. Overall, imports, however, continue to indicate a buoyant expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at $X in 2021, and then dropped in the following year.

Imports by Country

The United Arab Emirates (X tons), Kenya (X tons) and Ethiopia (X kg) were the main suppliers of piper pepper imports to Uganda, together accounting for X% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for the United Arab Emirates (with a CAGR of X%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

In value terms, Kenya ($X) constituted the largest supplier of piper pepper to Uganda, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the United Arab Emirates ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by South Africa, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Kenya amounted to X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the United Arab Emirates (X% per year) and South Africa (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average piper pepper import price amounted to $X per ton, increasing by X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price showed a strong increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was India ($X per ton), while the price for the United Arab Emirates ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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