Africa: Chili And Pepper Market 2024

Chili And Pepper Market Size in Africa

The African chili and pepper market contracted modestly to $X in 2023, which is down by X% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2023; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2021 to 2023, the growth of the market remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Chili And Pepper Production in Africa

In value terms, chili and pepper production declined slightly to $X in 2023 estimated in export price. The total production indicated a measured increase from 2012 to 2023: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last eleven years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2023 figures, production decreased by X% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of X%. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2021 to 2023, production growth remained at a lower figure.

The countries with the highest volumes of production in 2023 were Nigeria (X tons), Egypt (X tons) and Tunisia (X tons), together comprising X% of total production. Algeria, Niger, Morocco and Benin lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

From 2012 to 2023, the biggest increases were recorded for Niger (with a CAGR of X%), while production for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

The average chili and pepper yield dropped significantly to X tons per ha in 2023, with a decrease of X% against the year before. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2023; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2022 when the yield increased by X%. As a result, the yield attained the peak level of X tons per ha, and then declined dramatically in the following year. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2023, approx. X ha of chilies and peppers (green) were harvested in Africa; increasing by X% compared with 2022 figures. In general, the harvested area, however, saw a noticeable descent. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to chili and pepper production attained the peak figure at X ha in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2023, the harvested area stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Chili And Pepper Exports

Exports in Africa

In 2023, approx. X tons of chilies and peppers (green) were exported in Africa; picking up by X% against the previous year. Total exports indicated a resilient increase from 2012 to 2023: its volume increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last eleven-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2023 figures, exports increased by X% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of X%. The volume of export peaked in 2023 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, chili and pepper exports skyrocketed to $X in 2023. In general, exports posted a remarkable increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of export peaked in 2023 and is likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

Morocco dominates exports structure, finishing at X tons, which was near X% of total exports in 2023. Burkina Faso (X tons) held a little share of total exports.

Exports from Morocco increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2023. At the same time, Burkina Faso (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Burkina Faso emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in Africa, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2023. Morocco (X p.p.) and Burkina Faso (X p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total exports, while the shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Morocco ($X) remains the largest chili and pepper supplier in Africa, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Burkina Faso ($X), with a X% share of total exports.

In Morocco, chili and pepper exports expanded at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2023.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Africa stood at $X per ton in 2023, increasing by X% against the previous year. Over the last eleven-year period, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of export peaked in 2023 and is likely to continue growth in the near future.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Morocco ($X per ton), while Burkina Faso totaled $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Morocco (X%).

Chili And Pepper Imports

Imports in Africa

In 2023, the amount of chilies and peppers (green) imported in Africa surged to X tons, increasing by X% on 2022. Overall, imports showed a buoyant expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by X%. The volume of import peaked in 2023 and is likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

In value terms, chili and pepper imports soared to $X in 2023. Over the period under review, imports posted strong growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure in 2023 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2023, Nigeria (X tons) represented the main importer of chilies and peppers (green), constituting X% of total imports. South Africa (X tons) held the second position in the ranking, distantly followed by Mauritania (X tons). All these countries together held near X% share of total imports. Libya (X tons), Swaziland (X tons), Guinea (X tons), Mozambique (X tons), Lesotho (X tons) and Cabo Verde (X tons) took a relatively small share of total imports.

Nigeria was also the fastest-growing in terms of the chilies and peppers (green) imports, with a CAGR of X% from 2012 to 2023. At the same time, Guinea (X%), Lesotho (X%), Swaziland (X%), South Africa (X%), Mozambique (X%), Mauritania (X%) and Cabo Verde (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. By contrast, Libya (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2023, the share of Nigeria, South Africa, Swaziland, Guinea and Mauritania increased by X, X, X, X and X percentage points, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Nigeria ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported chilies and peppers (green) in Africa, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Mauritania ($X), with an X% share of total imports. It was followed by South Africa, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual growth rate of value in Nigeria stood at X%. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Mauritania (X% per year) and South Africa (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2023, the import price in Africa amounted to $X per ton, surging by X% against the previous year. Over the last eleven-year period, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 an increase of X%. Over the period under review, import prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2023, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Cabo Verde ($X per ton), while Swaziland ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Cabo Verde (X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform