China: Pimenta Pepper Market 2025

Pimenta Pepper Market Size in China

After four years of growth, the Chinese pimenta pepper market decreased by -28.8% to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, consumption, however, enjoyed a measured expansion. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level at $X in 2021, and then fell markedly in the following year.

Pimenta Pepper Production in China

In value terms, pimenta pepper production stood at $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when the production volume increased by 13%. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2017 to 2022, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In 2022, the average yield of pimenta pepper in China reduced slightly to X tons per ha, therefore, remained relatively stable against the previous year's figure. In general, the yield continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when the yield increased by 1.1% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average pimenta pepper yield hit record highs at X tons per ha in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the yield stood at a somewhat 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, approx. X ha of pimenta pepper were harvested in China; remaining constant against 2021. Over the period under review, the harvested area recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when the harvested area increased by 2.6%. As a result, the harvested area reached the peak level of X ha. From 2018 to 2022, the growth of the pimenta pepper harvested area remained at a lower figure.

Pimenta Pepper Exports

Exports from China

Pimenta pepper exports from China rose significantly to X tons in 2022, growing by 6.7% on 2021 figures. Over the period under review, exports showed a strong increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when exports increased by 30%. The exports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in years to come.

In value terms, pimenta pepper exports expanded rapidly to $X in 2022. Overall, exports recorded resilient growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when exports increased by 45% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Spain (X tons), Malaysia (X tons) and Mexico (X tons) were the main destinations of pimenta pepper exports from China, together accounting for 45% of total exports. The United States, South Korea, Thailand, Japan, South Africa, Indonesia, Israel, Germany and Russia lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 38%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Israel (with a CAGR of +33.8%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for pimenta pepper exported from China were Spain ($X), Malaysia ($X) and the United States ($X), together accounting for 43% of total exports. Mexico, Japan, South Korea, Thailand, Israel, Germany, Indonesia, South Africa and Russia lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 38%.

Israel, with a CAGR of +37.0%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, among 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

In 2022, the average pimenta pepper export price amounted to $X per ton, rising by 7.6% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 an increase of 12% against the previous year. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2017 to 2022, the average export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Japan ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to South Africa ($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 Malaysia (+2.6%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Pimenta Pepper Imports

Imports into China

In 2022, the amount of pimenta pepper imported into China plummeted to X tons, reducing by -39.3% on the previous year. Overall, imports, however, saw a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when imports increased by 1,014%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2021, and then fell rapidly in the following year.

In value terms, pimenta pepper imports contracted sharply to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, continue to indicate significant growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when imports increased by 960% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2021, and then fell remarkably in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2022, India (X tons) was the main supplier of pimenta pepper to China, accounting for a 93% share of total imports. Moreover, pimenta pepper imports from India exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Myanmar (X tons), more than tenfold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from India stood at +21.9%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Myanmar (+6.7% per year) and Vietnam (+69.5% per year).

In value terms, India ($X) constituted the largest supplier of pimenta pepper to China, comprising 95% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Vietnam ($X), with a 2.4% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from India totaled +30.3%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Vietnam (+75.7% per year) and Myanmar (+4.0% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average pimenta pepper import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, with an increase of 12% against the previous year. In general, import price indicated a buoyant expansion 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, pimenta pepper import price increased by +91.5% against 2018 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 when the average import price increased by 36%. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by India (+7.0%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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