China: Piper Pepper Market 2025

Piper Pepper Market Size in China

The Chinese piper pepper market shrank to $X in 2022, which is down by -11.3% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption saw a slight setback. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Piper Pepper Production in China

In value terms, piper pepper production amounted to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production recorded a perceptible contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the production volume increased by 12% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2018 to 2022, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In 2022, the average yield of piper pepper in China reached X tons per ha, remaining constant against 2021. Overall, the yield, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of 4.9% against the previous year. As a result, the yield reached the peak level of X tons per ha. From 2016 to 2022, the growth of the average piper pepper yield remained 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.

The piper pepper harvested area in China reduced modestly to X ha in 2022, standing approx. at the year before. Over the period under review, the harvested area, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 4.2%. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to piper pepper production reached the peak figure at X ha in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the harvested area failed to regain momentum.

Piper Pepper Exports

Exports from China

Piper pepper exports from China expanded sharply to X tons in 2022, with an increase of 12% against the previous year. In general, exports showed a perceptible expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when exports increased by 85% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, piper pepper exports expanded slightly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, showed a mild descent. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of 65% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

The United States (X tons), Romania (X tons) and Canada (X tons) were the main destinations of piper pepper exports from China, with a combined 34% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Romania (with a CAGR of +120.7%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the United States ($X) remains the key foreign market for piper pepper exports from China, comprising 22% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Vietnam ($X), with a 9.4% share of total exports. It was followed by Germany, with a 7.9% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to the United States totaled +13.1%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Vietnam (+13.2% per year) and Germany (+4.0% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average piper pepper export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, dropping by -6.4% against the previous year. In general, the export price saw a perceptible descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the average export price increased by 30% against the previous year. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2018 to 2022, the average export prices failed to regain momentum.

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 the United States ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Romania ($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 Australia (+6.8%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Piper Pepper Imports

Imports into China

In 2022, purchases abroad of piper pepper decreased by -35.4% to X tons, falling for the second consecutive year after three years of growth. In general, imports, however, continue to indicate a prominent expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of 118% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, piper pepper imports contracted rapidly to $X in 2022. Overall, imports, however, showed a buoyant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when imports increased by 126% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

Indonesia (X tons), Vietnam (X tons) and Brazil (X tons) were the main suppliers of piper pepper imports to China, together accounting for 95% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Brazil (with a CAGR of +44.4%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Indonesia ($X), Vietnam ($X) and Brazil ($X) constituted the largest piper pepper suppliers to China, with a combined 91% share of total imports.

Brazil, with a CAGR of +38.9%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, in terms of the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The average piper pepper import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, increasing by 21% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, showed a noticeable setback. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when the average import price increased by 34%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the highest price was recorded for prices from India ($X per ton) and Malaysia ($X per ton), while the price for Brazil ($X per ton) and Vietnam ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Vietnam (-0.2%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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