Western Africa: Pimenta Pepper Market 2024

Pimenta Pepper Market Size in Western Africa

The West African pimenta pepper market dropped slightly to $X in 2022, waning by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2016 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a lower figure.

Pimenta Pepper Production in Western Africa

In value terms, pimenta pepper production contracted modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production continues to indicate a mild slump. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of X%. The level of production peaked at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

The countries with the highest volumes of production in 2022 were Cote d'Ivoire (X tons), Benin (X tons) and Ghana (X tons), together accounting for X% of total production.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Benin (with a CAGR of X%), while production for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

The average pimenta pepper yield totaled X tons per ha in 2022, leveling off at 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 only minor fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when the yield increased by X%. As a result, the yield attained the peak level of X tons per ha; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2022, approx. X ha of pimenta pepper were harvested in Western Africa; with a decrease of X% against 2021 figures. Over the period under review, the harvested area, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of X%. As a result, the harvested area attained the peak level of X ha, and then dropped modestly in the following year.

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Pimenta Pepper Exports

Exports in Western Africa

In 2022, the amount of pimenta pepper exported in Western Africa soared to X tons, rising by X% on the previous year. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a buoyant expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, pimenta pepper exports surged to $X in 2022. In general, exports continue to indicate a buoyant expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

Cote d'Ivoire (X tons) and Mali (X tons) represented roughly X% of total exports in 2022. Ghana (X tons) held the next position in the ranking, distantly followed by Nigeria (X tons). All these countries together took approx. X% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Nigeria (with a CAGR of X%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Cote d'Ivoire ($X), Nigeria ($X) and Ghana ($X) appeared to be the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2022, with a combined X% share of total exports.

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

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in Western Africa amounted to $X per ton, reducing by X% against the previous year. In general, the export price showed a pronounced decrease. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when the export price increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

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 Nigeria ($X per ton), while Mali ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Cote d'Ivoire (X%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the export price figures.

Pimenta Pepper Imports

Imports in Western Africa

In 2022, purchases abroad of pimenta pepper increased by X% to X tons, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. Over the period under review, imports posted a buoyant increase. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, pimenta pepper imports surged to $X in 2022. In general, imports recorded a strong increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by X%. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

Cote d'Ivoire was the key importer of pimenta pepper in Western Africa, with the volume of imports accounting for X tons, which was approx. X% of total imports in 2022. It was distantly followed by Ghana (X tons), Benin (X tons), Mali (X tons), Niger (X tons), Nigeria (X tons) and Mauritania (X tons), together achieving a X% share of total imports.

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

In value terms, Ghana ($X), Cote d'Ivoire ($X) and Niger ($X) appeared to be the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2022, together accounting for X% of total imports.

Among the main importing countries, Ghana, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, 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 Western Africa stood at $X per ton in 2022, reducing by X% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, showed a buoyant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the import price increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

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 Niger ($X per ton), while Mauritania ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Nigeria (X%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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