Africa: Chili And Pepper Market 2025

Chili And Pepper Market Size in Africa

The African chili and pepper market rose notably to $X in 2022, picking up by 5.1% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the market failed to regain momentum.

Chili And Pepper Production in Africa

In value terms, chili and pepper production rose significantly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the production volume increased by 32%. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2021 to 2022, production growth failed to regain momentum.

The countries with the highest volumes of production in 2022 were Egypt (X tons), Nigeria (X tons) and Algeria (X tons), with a combined 59% share of total production. Tunisia, Niger, Morocco and Benin lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 26%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Niger (with a CAGR of +10.8%), while production for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In 2022, the average yield of chilies and peppers (green) in Africa fell to X tons per ha, shrinking by -12.9% compared with 2021 figures. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of +1.8% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when the yield increased by 28% against the previous year. As a result, the yield reached the peak level of X tons per ha, and then fell 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 2022, the total area harvested in terms of chilies and peppers (green) production in Africa soared to X ha, growing by 20% compared with 2021 figures. In general, the harvested area, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The level of harvested area peaked at X ha in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the harvested area remained at a lower figure.

Chili And Pepper Exports

Exports in Africa

For the third year in a row, Africa recorded growth in shipments abroad of chilies and peppers (green), which increased by 3.1% to X tons in 2022. Total exports indicated a prominent expansion from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +7.4% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports increased by +21.7% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 28% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, chili and pepper exports amounted to $X in 2022. In general, exports enjoyed a remarkable increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 75%. The level of export peaked in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

Morocco prevails in exports structure, accounting for X tons, which was approx. 92% of total exports in 2022. Egypt (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

Exports from Morocco increased at an average annual rate of +8.7% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Egypt (+18.3%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Egypt emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in Africa, with a CAGR of +18.3% from 2012-2022. Morocco (+10 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 ($X) remains the largest chili and pepper supplier in Africa, comprising 84% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Egypt ($X), with a 2.8% share of total exports.

In Morocco, chili and pepper exports expanded at an average annual rate of +12.6% over the period from 2012-2022.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in Africa amounted to $X per ton, rising by 4% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.5%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the export price increased by 37% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export prices attained the maximum in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

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 Egypt ($X per ton), while Morocco amounted to $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Morocco (+3.6%).

Chili And Pepper Imports

Imports in Africa

Chili and pepper imports rose modestly to X tons in 2022, with an increase of 4.6% compared with the year before. Over the period under review, imports showed a buoyant increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by 82% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

In value terms, chili and pepper imports totaled $X in 2022. Overall, imports posted buoyant growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 57%. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

In 2022, South Africa (X tons), distantly followed by Mauritania (X tons), Botswana (X tons) and Nigeria (X tons) were the largest importers of chilies and peppers (green), together generating 83% of total imports. The following importers - Cabo Verde (X tons), Lesotho (X tons), Swaziland (X tons) and Seychelles (X tons) - each recorded an 8.4% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Nigeria (with a CAGR of +131.9%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest chili and pepper importing markets in Africa were Mauritania ($X), South Africa ($X) and Botswana ($X), with a combined 61% share of total imports. Nigeria, Cabo Verde, Seychelles, Lesotho and Swaziland lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 25%.

Nigeria, with a CAGR of +112.1%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, among the main importing countries 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 Africa stood at $X per ton in 2022, waning by -2.4% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price continues to indicate a pronounced reduction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 an increase of 23%. Over the period under review, import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Cabo Verde (+3.8%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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