Austria: Pimenta Pepper Market 2025

Pimenta Pepper Market Size in Austria

For the third year in a row, the Austrian pimenta pepper market recorded growth in sales value, which increased by 8.6% to $X in 2022. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +3.8% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Pimenta Pepper Exports

Exports from Austria

In 2022, overseas shipments of pimenta pepper increased by 21% to X tons, rising for the seventh consecutive year after two years of decline. Over the period under review, exports recorded a resilient expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when exports increased by 24% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

In value terms, pimenta pepper exports reached $X in 2022. In general, exports saw resilient growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 with an increase of 28%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Russia (X tons) was the main destination for pimenta pepper exports from Austria, with a 40% share of total exports. Moreover, pimenta pepper exports to Russia exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Germany (X tons), twofold. The Czech Republic (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 9.9% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Russia amounted to +25.0%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Germany (+7.5% per year) and the Czech Republic (+2.8% per year).

In value terms, Russia ($X) remains the key foreign market for pimenta pepper exports from Austria, comprising 40% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Germany ($X), with a 19% share of total exports. It was followed by the Czech Republic, with a 7.5% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Russia totaled +26.7%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Germany (+7.5% per year) and the Czech Republic (+1.0% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average pimenta pepper export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, declining by -12.4% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 an increase of 11%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2021, and then reduced in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Bulgaria ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the Czech Republic ($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 Hungary (+4.9%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Pimenta Pepper Imports

Imports into Austria

In 2022, the amount of pimenta pepper imported into Austria soared to X tons, rising by 16% compared with 2021. Overall, total imports indicated buoyant growth from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +5.5% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by +71.0% against 2012 indices. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, pimenta pepper imports expanded remarkably to $X in 2022. In general, total imports indicated a tangible increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.9% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by +68.3% against 2015 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when imports increased by 15%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Spain (X tons) constituted the largest pimenta pepper supplier to Austria, with a 73% share of total imports. Moreover, pimenta pepper imports from Spain exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Germany (X tons), fivefold. The third position in this ranking was taken by the Netherlands (X tons), with a 4.9% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Spain stood at +10.1%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Germany (+19.5% per year) and the Netherlands (+25.4% per year).

In value terms, Spain ($X) constituted the largest supplier of pimenta pepper to Austria, comprising 58% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Germany ($X), with a 27% share of total imports. It was followed by the Netherlands, with a 5.3% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Spain stood at +9.2%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Germany (+17.3% per year) and the Netherlands (+28.2% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average pimenta pepper import price amounted to $X per ton, dropping by -4.3% against the previous year. In general, the import price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 an increase of 8.5%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Guatemala (+7.8%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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