Australia: Chili And Pepper Market 2025

Chili And Pepper Market Size in Australia

After two years of growth, the Australian chili and pepper market decreased by -3.8% to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, consumption continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Chili And Pepper Production in Australia

In value terms, chili and pepper production totaled $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production recorded a slight descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the production volume increased by 39% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2015 to 2022, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

The average yield of chilies and peppers (green) in Australia reduced to X tons per ha in 2022, with a decrease of -6.6% on the previous year. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of +1.3% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when the yield increased by 17%. Over the period under review, the average 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 declined to X ha, waning by -7.1% on 2021. The harvested area increased at an average annual rate of +1.4% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when the harvested area increased by 45%. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to chili and pepper production reached the peak figure at X ha in 2021, and then reduced in the following year.

Chili And Pepper Exports

Exports from Australia

In 2022, overseas shipments of chilies and peppers (green) decreased by -37.9% to X tons, falling for the second consecutive year after two years of growth. Overall, exports, however, showed a tangible increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 134%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, chili and pepper exports fell to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, saw a buoyant increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 100%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Fiji (X tons), New Zealand (X tons) and New Caledonia (X tons) were the main destinations of chili and pepper exports from Australia, with a combined 86% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Fiji (with a CAGR of +29.8%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for chili and pepper exported from Australia were Fiji ($X), New Zealand ($X) and New Caledonia ($X), together comprising 88% of total exports.

Fiji, with a CAGR of +36.2%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, in terms of the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The average chili and pepper export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, picking up by 53% against the previous year. Overall, export price indicated a pronounced expansion from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +2.0% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, chili and pepper export price increased by +69.1% against 2019 indices. As a result, the export price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Fiji ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Brunei Darussalam ($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 New Zealand (+8.5%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Chili And Pepper Imports

Imports into Australia

In 2022, chili and pepper imports into Australia totaled X tons, growing by 5.5% on the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, imports, however, showed a deep reduction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 32%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, chili and pepper imports expanded slightly to $X in 2022. In general, imports, however, recorded a abrupt descent. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when imports increased by 42% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, New Zealand (X tons) was the main supplier of chili and pepper to Australia, with a 90% share of total imports. Moreover, chili and pepper imports from New Zealand exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, India (X tons), more than tenfold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from New Zealand totaled -8.2%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: India (+1.1% per year) and Vietnam (+8.3% per year).

In value terms, New Zealand ($X) constituted the largest supplier of chilies and peppers (green) to Australia, comprising 94% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Vietnam ($X), with a 2.8% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from New Zealand totaled -7.3%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Vietnam (+20.7% per year) and India (+2.9% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average chili and pepper import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, with a decrease of -2.2% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when the average import price increased by 27%. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2021, and then contracted slightly in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was New Zealand ($X per ton), while the price for India ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Vietnam (+11.4%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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