Angola: Chili And Pepper Market 2025

Chili And Pepper Market Size in Angola

After four years of decline, the Angolan chili and pepper market increased by 297% to $X in 2022. In general, consumption, however, saw a deep downturn. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a lower figure.

Chili And Pepper Production in Angola

In value terms, chili and pepper production totaled less than $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 when the production volume decreased by 99.9%. Over the period under review, production reached the maximum level at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

The average yield of chilies and peppers (green) in Angola was estimated at less than X kg per ha in 2022, remaining stable against the previous year's figure. Overall, the yield continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2022, the chili and pepper harvested area in Angola stood at less than X ha, stabilizing at 2021 figures. In general, the harvested area showed a relatively flat trend pattern.

Chili And Pepper Exports

Exports from Angola

In 2022, after two years of growth, there was significant decline in overseas shipments of chilies and peppers (green), when their volume decreased by -67.6% to X tons. Over the period under review, exports, however, recorded a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of 12,482% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2021, and then shrank notably in the following year.

In value terms, chili and pepper exports reduced dramatically to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, continue to indicate significant growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 with an increase of 7,816%. The exports peaked at $X in 2021, and then declined markedly in the following year.

Exports by Country

Spain (X tons) was the main destination for chili and pepper exports from Angola, with a 70% share of total exports. Moreover, chili and pepper exports to Spain exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Bahamas (X kg), sevenfold. Singapore (X kg) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 7.9% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Spain stood at +106.2%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Bahamas (+68.7% per year) and Singapore (+90.6% per year).

In value terms, Spain ($X) remains the key foreign market for chilies and peppers (green) exports from Angola, comprising 91% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Bahamas ($X), with a 2.4% share of total exports. It was followed by Democratic Republic of the Congo, with a 2.4% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Spain totaled +113.1%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Bahamas (+68.8% per year) and Democratic Republic of the Congo (+11.9% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average chili and pepper export price amounted to $X per ton, increasing by 86% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, the export price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Spain ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Namibia ($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 the Netherlands (+52.2%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Chili And Pepper Imports

Imports into Angola

In 2022, overseas purchases of chilies and peppers (green) were finally on the rise to reach X tons for the first time since 2017, thus ending a four-year declining trend. Overall, imports, however, showed a deep downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of 791%. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, chili and pepper imports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, showed a drastic downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 774%. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

South Africa (X tons), the United States (X tons) and Portugal (X tons) were the main suppliers of chili and pepper imports to Angola, with a combined 78% share of total imports. Democratic Republic of the Congo, Canada, India and Namibia lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 19%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Democratic Republic of the Congo (with a CAGR of +52.2%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest chili and pepper suppliers to Angola were South Africa ($X), the United States ($X) and Portugal ($X), together accounting for 85% of total imports. Democratic Republic of the Congo, India, Canada and Namibia lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 10%.

Among the main suppliers, Democratic Republic of the Congo, with a CAGR of +71.0%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to 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 average chili and pepper import price amounted to $X per ton, falling by -27.1% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when the average import price increased by 47%. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2021, and then plummeted in the following year.

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 the United States ($X per ton), while the price for Namibia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Democratic Republic of the Congo (+12.4%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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