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World - Pimenta Pepper - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights
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Jun 29, 2020

Global Pimenta Pepper Market Grows Robustly for the Seventh Consecutive Year

IndexBox has just published a new report: 'World - Pimenta Pepper - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights'. Here is a summary of the report's key findings.

The global pimenta pepper market rose modestly to $10.9B in 2019, surging by 4.2% against the previous year. This figure reflects the total revenues of producers and importers (excluding logistics costs, retail marketing costs, and retailers' margins, which will be included in the final consumer price). Over the period under review, the total market indicated a noticeable increase from 2007 to 2019: its value increased at an average annual rate of +2.8% over the last twelve-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2019 figures, consumption increased by +64.8% against 2007 indices. Over the period under review, the global market reached the peak level in 2019 and is likely to continue growth in the near future.

Consumption by Country

India (1.4M tons) remains the largest pimenta pepper consuming country worldwide, comprising approx. 33% of total volume. Moreover, pimenta pepper consumption in India exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest consumer, Thailand (326K tons), fourfold. The third position in this ranking was occupied by Ethiopia (321K tons), with a 7.6% share.

In India, pimenta pepper consumption expanded at an average annual rate of +2.3% over the period from 2007-2019. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Thailand (+4.7% per year) and Ethiopia (+9.2% per year).

In value terms, India ($2.5B), Ethiopia ($1.8B) and Cote d'Ivoire ($706M) appeared to be the countries with the highest levels of market value in 2019, together comprising 46% of the global market.

The countries with the highest levels of pimenta pepper per capita consumption in 2019 were Cote d'Ivoire (4.86 kg per person), Thailand (4.67 kg per person) and Ghana (3.95 kg per person).

Market Forecast 2019-2030

Driven by increasing demand for pimenta pepper worldwide, the market is expected to continue an upward consumption trend over the next decade. Market performance is forecast to retain its current trend pattern, expanding with an anticipated CAGR of +2.7% for the period from 2019 to 2030, which is projected to bring the market volume to 5.7M tons by the end of 2030.

Production

In 2019, approx. 4.3M tons of pimenta pepper were produced worldwide; growing by 3.3% against the year before. The total output volume increased at an average annual rate of +3.0% from 2007 to 2019; however, 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 13% year-to-year. As a result, production attained the peak volume of 4.5M tons. From 2018 to 2019, global production growth remained at a lower figure. The general positive trend in terms output was largely conditioned by a temperate increase of the harvested area and tangible growth in yield figures.

Production By Country

India (1.9M tons) constituted the country with the largest volume of pimenta pepper production, comprising approx. 43% of total volume. Moreover, pimenta pepper production in India exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, China (329K tons), sixfold. Ethiopia (321K tons) ranked third in terms of total production with a 7.4% share.

In India, pimenta pepper production expanded at an average annual rate of +3.1% over the period from 2007-2019. The remaining producing countries recorded the following average annual rates of production growth: China (+2.3% per year) and Ethiopia (+9.2% per year).

Harvested Area

In 2019, approx. 1.8M ha of pimenta pepper were harvested worldwide; remaining relatively unchanged against 2018 figures. Over the period under review, the harvested area recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when the harvested area increased by 6.5% year-to-year. As a result, the harvested area attained the peak level of 1.8M ha; afterwards, it flattened through to 2019.

Yield

The global average pimenta pepper yield expanded modestly to 2.4 ton per ha in 2019, rising by 2.3% on the previous year's figure. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of +2.3% from 2007 to 2019; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 14% year-to-year. As a result, the yield attained the peak level of 2.4 ton per ha; afterwards, it flattened through to 2019.

Imports

In 2019, approx. 819K tons of pimenta pepper were imported worldwide; increasing by 2.7% compared with the year before. Overall, total imports indicated temperate growth from 2007 to 2019: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +4.4% over the last twelve years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Global imports peaked at 830K tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2019, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, pimenta pepper imports rose notably to $1.9B (IndexBox estimates) in 2019. Over the period under review, total imports indicated resilient growth from 2007 to 2019: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.4% over the last twelve years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period.

Imports by Country

The U.S. (148K tons), Vietnam (112K tons), Thailand (85K tons), Spain (57K tons), Sri Lanka (54K tons), Indonesia (43K tons) and Malaysia (40K tons) represented roughly 66% of total imports of pimenta pepper in 2019. The following importers - Mexico (26K tons), Germany (24K tons), Japan (14K tons) and the UK (14K tons) - together made up 9.4% of total imports.

From 2007 to 2019, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main importing countries, was attained by Vietnam (+73.7% per year), while imports for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest pimenta pepper importing markets worldwide were the U.S. ($354M), Vietnam ($250M) and Thailand ($195M), with a combined 42% share of global imports.

Import Prices by Country

In 2019, the average pimenta pepper import price amounted to $2,322 per ton, rising by 4.9% against the previous year. Over the period from 2007 to 2019, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.7%. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2011 when the average import price increased by 25% year-to-year. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $2,534 per ton. From 2012 to 2019, the growth in terms of the average import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of destination; the country with the highest price was Japan ($4,316 per ton), while Sri Lanka ($1,273 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2019, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Thailand, while the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the global pimenta pepper market. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.

Product coverage:

  • FCL 689 - Pimento

Country coverage:

Worldwide - the report contains statistical data for 200 countries and includes detailed profiles of the 50 largest consuming countries:

+ the largest producing countries

Data coverage:

  • Global market volume and value
  • Per Capita consumption
  • Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
  • Global production, split by region and country
  • Global trade (exports and imports)
  • Export and import prices
  • Market trends, drivers and restraints
  • Key market players and their profiles

Reasons to buy this report:

  • Take advantage of the latest data
  • Find deeper insights into current market developments
  • Discover vital success factors affecting the market

This report is designed for manufacturers, distributors, importers, and wholesalers, as well as for investors, consultants and advisors.

In this report, you can find information that helps you to make informed decisions on the following issues:

  1. How to diversify your business and benefit from new market opportunities
  2. How to load your idle production capacity
  3. How to boost your sales on overseas markets
  4. How to increase your profit margins
  5. How to make your supply chain more sustainable
  6. How to reduce your production and supply chain costs
  7. How to outsource production to other countries
  8. How to prepare your business for global expansion

While doing this research, we combine the accumulated expertise of our analysts and the capabilities of artificial intelligence. The AI-based platform, developed by our data scientists, constitutes the key working tool for business analysts, empowering them to discover deep insights and ideas from the marketing data.

  1. 1. INTRODUCTION

    Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business

    1. REPORT DESCRIPTION
    2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND AI PLATFORM
    3. DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
    4. GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS

  2. 2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

    A Quick Overview of Market Performance

    1. KEY FINDINGS
    2. MARKET TRENDS This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO

  3. 3. MARKET OVERVIEW

    Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects

    1. MARKET SIZE
    2. CONSUMPTION BY COUNTRY
    3. MARKET FORECAST TO 2030

  4. 4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT

    Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business

    This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
    1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
    2. BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
    3. MOST CONSUMED PRODUCT
    4. MOST TRADED PRODUCT
    5. MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCT FOR EXPORT

  5. 5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

    Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain

    This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
    1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
    2. TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
    3. COUNTRIES WITH TOP YIELDS
    4. TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
    5. LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES

  6. 6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS

    Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports

    This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
    1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
    2. TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
    3. UNSATURATED MARKETS
    4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
    5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS

  7. 7. GLOBAL PRODUCTION

    The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry

    1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
    2. PRODUCTION BY COUNTRY
    3. HARVESTED AREA AND YIELD BY COUNTRY

  8. 8. GLOBAL IMPORTS

    The Largest Importers on The Market and How They Succeed

    1. IMPORTS FROM 2012–2024
    2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
    3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY

  9. 9. GLOBAL EXPORTS

    The Largest Exporters on The Market and How They Succeed

    1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2024
    2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
    3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY

  10. 10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

    The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles

    This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO

  11. 11. COUNTRY PROFILES

    The Largest Markets And Their Profiles

    This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
    • United States
    • China
    • Japan
    • Germany
    • United Kingdom
    • France
    • Brazil
    • Italy
    • Russian Federation
    • India
    • Canada
    • Australia
    • Republic of Korea
    • Spain
    • Mexico
    • Indonesia
    • Netherlands
    • Turkey
    • Saudi Arabia
    • Switzerland
    • Sweden
    • Nigeria
    • Poland
    • Belgium
    • Argentina
    • Norway
    • Austria
    • Thailand
    • United Arab Emirates
    • Colombia
    • Denmark
    • South Africa
    • Malaysia
    • Israel
    • Singapore
    • Egypt
    • Philippines
    • Finland
    • Chile
    • Ireland
    • Pakistan
    • Greece
    • Portugal
    • Kazakhstan
    • Algeria
    • Czech Republic
    • Qatar
    • Peru
    • Romania
    • Vietnam

  12. LIST OF TABLES

    1. Key Findings In 2024
    2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
    3. Market Value, 2012–2024
    4. Per Capita Consumption, By Country, 2018–2024
    5. Production, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    6. Harvested Area, By Country, 2012-2024
    7. Yield, By Country, 2012-2024
    8. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    9. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    10. Import Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024
    11. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    12. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    13. Export Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024

  13. LIST OF FIGURES

    1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
    2. Market Value, 2012–2024
    3. Consumption, By Country, 2024
    4. Market Volume Forecast to 2030
    5. Market Value Forecast to 2030
    6. Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
    7. Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
    8. Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
    9. Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
    10. Production Volume And Growth
    11. Yield And Growth
    12. Exports And Growth
    13. Export Prices And Growth
    14. Market Size And Growth
    15. Per Capita Consumption
    16. Imports And Growth
    17. Import Prices
    18. Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
    19. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
    20. Area Harvested, 2012–2024
    21. Yield, 2012–2024
    22. Production, By Country, 2024
    23. Production, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    24. Harvested Area, By Country, 2024
    25. Harvested Area, By Country, 2012-2024
    26. Yield, By Country, 2012-2024
    27. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
    28. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
    29. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
    30. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    31. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    32. Import Prices, By Country, 2012–2024
    33. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
    34. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
    35. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
    36. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    37. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    38. Export Prices, 2012–2024

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