Australia and Oceania: Piper Pepper Market 2025

Piper Pepper Market Size in Australia and Oceania

The piper pepper market in Australia and Oceania dropped slightly to $X in 2022, which is down by -3.5% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2017 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a lower figure.

Piper Pepper Production in Australia and Oceania

In value terms, piper pepper production contracted to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, saw a prominent expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when the production volume increased by 667% against the previous year. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2018 to 2022, production growth failed to regain momentum.

Fiji (X tons) constituted the country with the largest volume of piper pepper production, accounting for 92% of total volume. Moreover, piper pepper production in Fiji exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, Samoa (X tons), more than tenfold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume in Fiji was relatively modest.

The average piper pepper yield shrank to X kg per ha in 2022, with a decrease of -12.8% against the year before. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of +1.5% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations in certain years. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of 18% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the piper pepper yield hit record highs at X kg per ha in 2021, 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.

The piper pepper harvested area reached X ha in 2022, stabilizing at 2021. In general, the harvested area, however, recorded a slight decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 8.7%. The level of harvested area peaked at X ha in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the harvested area stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Piper Pepper Exports

Exports in Australia and Oceania

In 2022, shipments abroad of piper pepper increased by 13% to X tons for the first time since 2018, thus ending a three-year declining trend. Over the period under review, exports, however, recorded a pronounced descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when exports increased by 63% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at X tons in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, piper pepper exports rose sharply to $X in 2022. Overall, exports showed a perceptible increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 54% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Australia prevails in exports structure, finishing at X tons, which was near 89% of total exports in 2022. It was distantly followed by New Zealand (X tons), creating a 9.4% share of total exports.

Exports from Australia decreased at an average annual rate of -3.6% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, New Zealand (+3.2%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, New Zealand emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in Australia and Oceania, with a CAGR of +3.2% from 2012-2022. While the share of New Zealand (+4.4 p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total exports from 2012-2022, the share of Australia (-5 p.p.) displayed negative dynamics.

In value terms, Australia ($X) remains the largest piper pepper supplier in Australia and Oceania, comprising 86% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by New Zealand ($X), with a 12% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value in Australia stood at +2.8%.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Australia and Oceania stood at $X per ton in 2022, flattening at the previous year. Export price indicated resilient growth from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +6.2% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, piper pepper export price increased by +15.1% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when the export price increased by 100%. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2017; however, from 2018 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 New Zealand ($X per ton), while Australia stood at $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Australia (+6.6%).

Piper Pepper Imports

Imports in Australia and Oceania

In 2022, after two years of growth, there was significant decline in overseas purchases of piper pepper, when their volume decreased by -18.2% to X tons. In general, imports, however, continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 92% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2017 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, piper pepper imports amounted to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 74% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2017 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Australia (X tons) was the major importer of piper pepper, committing 81% of total imports. It was distantly followed by New Zealand (X tons), committing a 16% share of total imports.

Australia experienced a relatively flat trend pattern with regard to volume of imports of piper pepper. At the same time, New Zealand (+3.6%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, New Zealand emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in Australia and Oceania, with a CAGR of +3.6% from 2012-2022. New Zealand (+4.5 p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total imports, while Australia saw its share reduced by -4.7% from 2012 to 2022, respectively.

In value terms, Australia ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported piper pepper in Australia and Oceania, comprising 81% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by New Zealand ($X), with a 15% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in Australia was relatively modest.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in Australia and Oceania amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of 27% against the previous year. In general, the import price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The level of import peaked at $X per ton in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Australia ($X per ton), while New Zealand stood at $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Australia (+0.8%).

Source: IndexBox Platform

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