Canada: Pimenta Pepper Market 2025

Pimenta Pepper Market Size in Canada

For the fourth consecutive year, the Canadian pimenta pepper market recorded growth in sales value, which increased by 10% to $X in 2022. Overall, the total consumption indicated strong growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +5.7% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, consumption increased by +55.7% against 2018 indices. Pimenta pepper consumption peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Pimenta Pepper Production in Canada

In value terms, pimenta pepper production amounted to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the production volume increased by 51% against the previous year. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2018 to 2022, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In 2022, the average pimenta pepper yield in Canada amounted to less than X kg per ha, approximately equating the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, the yield recorded 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 pimenta pepper harvested area in Canada stood at less than X ha, flattening at the previous year. Over the period under review, the harvested area saw a relatively flat trend pattern.

Pimenta Pepper Exports

Exports from Canada

In 2022, the amount of pimenta pepper exported from Canada skyrocketed to X tons, with an increase of 91% on the previous year's figure. In general, exports recorded a remarkable increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 with an increase of 110% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at X tons in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, pimenta pepper exports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Overall, exports recorded a strong increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 93% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

The United States (X tons) was the main destination for pimenta pepper exports from Canada, accounting for a approx. 99% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to the United States totaled +12.0%.

In value terms, the United States ($X) also remains the key foreign market for pimenta pepper exports from Canada.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to the United States amounted to +6.4%.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average pimenta pepper export price amounted to $X per ton, waning by -33.4% against the previous year. Overall, the export price saw a noticeable contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 an increase of 76% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

As there is only one major export destination, the average price level is determined by prices for the United States.

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Spain amounted to -1.1% per year.

Pimenta Pepper Imports

Imports into Canada

For the seventh consecutive year, Canada recorded growth in overseas purchases of pimenta pepper, which increased by 4.3% to X tons in 2022. In general, total imports indicated a strong expansion from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +5.2% 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 +79.9% against 2015 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 13% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

In value terms, pimenta pepper imports rose sharply to $X in 2022. Overall, total imports indicated a remarkable increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +6.1% 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 +97.9% against 2014 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when imports increased by 18% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

Spain (X tons), India (X tons) and China (X tons) were the main suppliers of pimenta pepper imports to Canada, with a combined 69% share of total imports. The United States, Mexico, Guatemala, South Korea, Chile and Peru lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 23%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Guatemala (with a CAGR of +44.6%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, India ($X), Spain ($X) and China ($X) constituted the largest pimenta pepper suppliers to Canada, together accounting for 67% of total imports. The United States, Mexico, South Korea, Guatemala, Chile and Peru lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 24%.

In terms of the main suppliers, Guatemala, with a CAGR of +37.7%, recorded the highest growth rate of 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 pimenta pepper import price amounted to $X per ton, rising by 10% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when the average import price increased by 11% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the peak figure in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

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 South Korea ($X per ton), while the price for Guatemala ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Mexico (+4.7%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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