South Africa: Pimenta Pepper Market 2024

Pimenta Pepper Market Size in South Africa

In 2022, the South African pimenta pepper market increased by X% to $X, rising for the third consecutive year after two years of decline. The market value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2018 to 2022, the growth of the market failed to regain momentum.

Pimenta Pepper Production in South Africa

In value terms, pimenta pepper production totaled $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2018 to 2022, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

The average yield of pimenta pepper in South Africa was estimated at X tons per ha in 2022, approximately reflecting the previous year. Overall, the yield showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when the yield increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the yield reached 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.

The pimenta pepper harvested area in South Africa was estimated at X ha in 2022, approximately mirroring the previous year. Overall, the harvested area saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The pimenta pepper harvested area peaked at X ha in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the harvested area remained at a lower figure.

Pimenta Pepper Exports

Exports from South Africa

In 2022, pimenta pepper exports from South Africa contracted markedly to X tons, waning by X% compared with the previous year's figure. In general, exports, however, posted a temperate increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, pimenta pepper exports rose markedly to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, saw a strong expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of X%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Spain (X tons), Hungary (X tons) and Greece (X tons) were the main destinations of pimenta pepper exports from South Africa, with a combined X% share of total exports. The UK, Israel, Australia, the United States, Germany, Lesotho and the Netherlands lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

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

In value terms, the largest markets for pimenta pepper exported from South Africa were Spain ($X), the UK ($X) and Greece ($X), with a combined X% share of total exports. Hungary, the United States, Israel, Germany, Australia, Lesotho and the Netherlands lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

Among the main countries of destination, Germany, with a CAGR of X%, saw 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 average pimenta pepper export price amounted to $X per ton, increasing by X% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Lesotho ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Pimenta Pepper Imports

Imports into South Africa

In 2022, purchases abroad of pimenta pepper increased by X% to X tons, rising for the third year in a row after two years of decline. Overall, total imports indicated resilient growth 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 2019 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when imports increased by X%. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in years to come.

In value terms, pimenta pepper imports rose notably to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, total imports indicated a remarkable increase from 2012 to 2022: its value 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 2019 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

In 2022, China (X tons) constituted the largest pimenta pepper supplier to South Africa, accounting for a X% share of total imports. Moreover, pimenta pepper imports from China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, India (X tons), fourfold. The third position in this ranking was held by Spain (X tons), with an X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from China stood at X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: India (X% per year) and Spain (X% per year).

In value terms, China ($X) constituted the largest supplier of pimenta pepper to South Africa, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by India ($X), with an X% share of total imports. It was followed by Spain, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from China totaled X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: India (X% per year) and Spain (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average pimenta pepper import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, picking up by X% against the previous year. In general, the import price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the average import price increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

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 Zimbabwe ($X per ton), while the price for China ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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