Central Asia: Piper Pepper Market 2025

Piper Pepper Market Size in Central Asia

After six years of growth, the Central Asian piper pepper market decreased by -4.2% to $X in 2022. Overall, consumption, however, recorded significant growth. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2021, and then declined in the following year.

Piper Pepper Production in Central Asia

In value terms, piper pepper production totaled $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, showed a significant expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 232% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production reached the maximum level at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

The country with the largest volume of piper pepper production was Tajikistan (X tons), comprising approx. 98% of total volume.

In Tajikistan, piper pepper production increased at an average annual rate of +55.9% over the period from 2012-2022.

The average piper pepper yield skyrocketed to X tons per ha in 2022, increasing by 30% against 2021. In general, the yield showed a significant increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 133%. The level of yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the yield failed to regain momentum. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2022, approx. X ha of piper pepper were harvested in Central Asia; falling by -33.5% compared with 2021. In general, the harvested area, however, continues to indicate a prominent increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when the harvested area increased by 203% against the previous year. As a result, the harvested area attained the peak level of X ha, and then plummeted in the following year.

Piper Pepper Exports

Exports in Central Asia

In 2022, piper pepper exports in Central Asia skyrocketed to X tons, rising by 46% against the previous year's figure. Overall, exports continue to indicate significant growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when exports increased by 3,919% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, piper pepper exports reduced notably to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 964%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

In 2022, Uzbekistan (X tons) represented the key exporter of piper pepper, committing 83% of total exports. It was distantly followed by Kyrgyzstan (X tons), comprising a 12% share of total exports. Kazakhstan (X tons) held a minor share of total exports.

Exports from Uzbekistan decreased at an average annual rate of -3.3% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Kyrgyzstan (+54.9%) and Kazakhstan (+33.5%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Kyrgyzstan emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in Central Asia, with a CAGR of +54.9% from 2012-2022. Uzbekistan (+83 p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total exports, while Kyrgyzstan and Kazakhstan saw its share reduced by -28.2% and -55.3% from 2012 to 2022, respectively.

In value terms, Uzbekistan ($X) remains the largest piper pepper supplier in Central Asia, comprising 78% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Kazakhstan ($X), with a 17% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in Uzbekistan amounted to +8.0%. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Kazakhstan (+26.2% per year) and Kyrgyzstan (+20.2% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in Central Asia amounted to $X per ton, shrinking by -49.1% against the previous year. Overall, the export price recorded a abrupt slump. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 an increase of 97% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Kazakhstan ($X per ton), while Kyrgyzstan ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Uzbekistan (+11.7%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the export price figures.

Piper Pepper Imports

Imports in Central Asia

In 2022, piper pepper imports in Central Asia surged to X tons, picking up by 80% against 2021 figures. In general, imports posted buoyant growth. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, piper pepper imports rose significantly to $X in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +2.8% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 25%. The level of import peaked in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

Kazakhstan was the main importer of piper pepper in Central Asia, with the volume of imports reaching X tons, which was near 48% of total imports in 2022. It was distantly followed by Uzbekistan (X tons), Kyrgyzstan (X tons) and Turkmenistan (X tons), together committing a 49% share of total imports. Mongolia (X tons) took a little share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Kyrgyzstan (with a CAGR of +37.5%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Kazakhstan ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported piper pepper in Central Asia, comprising 67% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Uzbekistan ($X), with an 11% share of total imports. It was followed by Kyrgyzstan, with a 9.1% share.

In Kazakhstan, piper pepper imports remained relatively stable over the period from 2012-2022. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Uzbekistan (+66.2% per year) and Kyrgyzstan (+18.3% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in Central Asia amounted to $X per ton, waning by -39.3% against the previous year. In general, the import price continues to indicate a deep slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the import price increased by 48% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

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 Mongolia ($X per ton), while Uzbekistan ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Uzbekistan (+36.9%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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