Australia and Oceania: Chili And Pepper Market 2025

Chili And Pepper Market Size in Australia and Oceania

After two years of growth, the chili and pepper market in Australia and Oceania decreased by -4.5% to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, consumption, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of the market failed to regain momentum.

Chili And Pepper Production in Australia and Oceania

In value terms, chili and pepper production rose to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 41%. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2015 to 2022, production growth remained at a lower figure.

Australia (X tons) constituted the country with the largest volume of chili and pepper production, comprising approx. 87% of total volume. Moreover, chili and pepper production in Australia exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, New Zealand (X tons), ninefold.

In Australia, chili and pepper production expanded at an average annual rate of +2.7% over the period from 2012-2022. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: New Zealand (-4.2% per year) and Fiji (+5.0% per year).

The average chili and pepper yield dropped slightly to X tons per ha in 2022, approximately mirroring 2021 figures. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of +1.1% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the yield increased by 14%. Over the period under review, the chili and pepper yield attained the maximum level at X tons per ha in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the yield remained at a 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 chili and pepper harvested area in Australia and Oceania reduced to X ha, which is down by -8.8% on the previous year's figure. In general, the harvested area, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 44%. The level of harvested area peaked at X ha in 2021, and then shrank in the following year.

Chili And Pepper Exports

Exports in Australia and Oceania

Chili and pepper exports soared to X tons in 2022, with an increase of 34% on the previous year's figure. In general, exports, however, showed a perceptible slump. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, chili and pepper exports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, showed a perceptible decrease. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when exports increased by 31%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

New Zealand prevails in exports structure, recording X tons, which was approx. 95% of total exports in 2022. It was distantly followed by Australia (X tons), achieving a 4.6% share of total exports.

Exports from New Zealand decreased at an average annual rate of -4.6% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Australia (+3.7%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Australia emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in Australia and Oceania, with a CAGR of +3.7% from 2012-2022. From 2012 to 2022, the share of Australia increased by +2.6 percentage points.

In value terms, New Zealand ($X) remains the largest chili and pepper supplier in Australia and Oceania, comprising 93% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Australia ($X), with a 6.3% share of total exports.

In New Zealand, chili and pepper exports contracted by an average annual rate of -5.1% over the period from 2012-2022.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Australia and Oceania stood at $X per ton in 2022, waning by -2.1% against the previous year. In general, the export price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the export price increased by 20% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Australia ($X per ton), while New Zealand totaled $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Australia (+2.0%).

Chili And Pepper Imports

Imports in Australia and Oceania

In 2022, the amount of chilies and peppers (green) imported in Australia and Oceania rose sharply to X tons, surging by 5.6% on 2021. Overall, imports, however, showed a perceptible contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when imports increased by 27%. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, chili and pepper imports rose to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, recorded a pronounced downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when imports increased by 19% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Australia (X tons) was the main importer of chilies and peppers (green), creating 49% of total imports. It was distantly followed by Fiji (X tons), French Polynesia (X tons), New Zealand (X tons) and New Caledonia (X tons), together achieving a 43% share of total imports. The following importers - Marshall Islands (X tons) and Samoa (X tons) - each reached a 3.7% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to chili and pepper imports into Australia stood at -7.6%. At the same time, Marshall Islands (+77.8%), Fiji (+14.6%), French Polynesia (+9.5%), Samoa (+7.8%) and New Caledonia (+2.4%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Marshall Islands emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in Australia and Oceania, with a CAGR of +77.8% from 2012-2022. By contrast, New Zealand (-8.2%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2022, the share of Fiji, French Polynesia, New Caledonia and Marshall Islands increased by +15, +7.9, +3.1 and +1.9 percentage points, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Australia ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported chilies and peppers (green) in Australia and Oceania, comprising 53% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Fiji ($X), with a 22% share of total imports. It was followed by New Zealand, with a 7.1% share.

In Australia, chili and pepper imports shrank by an average annual rate of -6.9% over the period from 2012-2022. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Fiji (+15.7% per year) and New Zealand (-14.0% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in Australia and Oceania amounted to $X per ton, remaining stable against the previous year. In general, the import price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when the import price increased by 21% against the previous year. The level of import peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

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 Fiji ($X per ton), while Samoa ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by New Caledonia (+1.2%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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