MENA: Pimenta Pepper Market 2024

Pimenta Pepper Market Size in MENA

The MENA's pimenta pepper market totaled $X in 2022, with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Pimenta Pepper Production in MENA

In value terms, pimenta pepper production surged to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the production volume increased by X%. The level of production peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Egypt (X tons) constituted the country with the largest volume of pimenta pepper production, comprising approx. X% of total volume. Moreover, pimenta pepper production in Egypt exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, Morocco (X tons), twofold. The third position in this ranking was held by Tunisia (X tons), with a X% share.

In Egypt, pimenta pepper production remained relatively stable over the period from 2012-2022. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Morocco (X% per year) and Tunisia (X% per year).

In 2022, the average yield of pimenta pepper in MENA expanded modestly to X tons per ha, picking up by X% against the year before. Over the period under review, the yield, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the pimenta pepper yield hit record highs 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 harvested area of pimenta pepper in MENA reduced to X ha, standing approx. at the previous year. Over the period under review, the harvested area, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to pimenta pepper production reached the peak figure at X ha in 2021, and then reduced in the following year.

Pimenta Pepper Exports

Exports in MENA

In 2022, shipments abroad of pimenta pepper increased by X% to X tons, rising for the second year in a row after three years of decline. In general, exports saw strong growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when exports increased by X%. The volume of export peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, pimenta pepper exports expanded rapidly to $X in 2022. Overall, exports recorded strong growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of export peaked in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Tunisia was the largest exporter of pimenta pepper in MENA, with the volume of exports recording X tons, which was approx. X% of total exports in 2022. Turkey (X tons) ranks second in terms of the total exports with a X% share, followed by the United Arab Emirates (X%) and Israel (X%). Morocco (X tons), Kuwait (X tons) and Jordan (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

Exports from Tunisia increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Israel (X%), Kuwait (X%), the United Arab Emirates (X%), Turkey (X%) and Jordan (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Israel emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in MENA, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. By contrast, Morocco (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. The United Arab Emirates (X p.p.), Turkey (X p.p.), Israel (X p.p.) and Kuwait (X p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total exports, while Tunisia and Morocco saw its share reduced by X% and X% from 2012 to 2022, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Tunisia ($X), Turkey ($X) and Israel ($X) constituted the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2022, together comprising X% of total exports. The United Arab Emirates, Morocco, Kuwait and Jordan lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

Kuwait, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, in terms of the main exporting countries 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 MENA amounted to $X per ton, growing by X% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when the export price increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2021 to 2022, the export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Israel ($X per ton), while Tunisia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Pimenta Pepper Imports

Imports in MENA

In 2022, the amount of pimenta pepper imported in MENA dropped to X tons, reducing by X% compared with the year before. Total imports indicated a resilient increase from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by X% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2018 to 2022, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, pimenta pepper imports expanded notably to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, posted a strong expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when imports increased by X%. The level of import peaked in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

The United Arab Emirates (X tons) and Libya (X tons) represented the major importers of pimenta pepper in 2022, resulting at near X% and X% of total imports, respectively. It was distantly followed by Saudi Arabia (X tons), Israel (X tons), Algeria (X tons), Turkey (X tons) and Oman (X tons), together making up a X% share of total imports. Tunisia (X tons), Qatar (X tons), Iran (X tons), Egypt (X tons), Kuwait (X tons) and Iraq (X tons) took a relatively small share of total imports.

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

In value terms, the largest pimenta pepper importing markets in MENA were the United Arab Emirates ($X), Israel ($X) and Libya ($X), with a combined X% share of total imports. Saudi Arabia, Algeria, Oman, Turkey, Egypt, Qatar, Kuwait, Iran, Iraq and Tunisia lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

Among the main importing countries, Iraq, with a CAGR of X%, recorded 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

In 2022, the import price in MENA amounted to $X per ton, increasing by X% against the previous year. Import price indicated moderate growth from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, pimenta pepper import price increased by X% against 2017 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 an increase of X%. Over the period under review, import prices hit record highs in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

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 Egypt ($X per ton), while Tunisia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

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