Cote d'Ivoire: Pimenta Pepper Market 2025

Pimenta Pepper Market Size in Cote d'Ivoire

The Cote d'Ivoire's pimenta pepper market was estimated at $X in 2022, remaining stable against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +2.3% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2016 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a lower figure.

Pimenta Pepper Production in Cote d'Ivoire

In value terms, pimenta pepper production amounted to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +2.7% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of 23%. Pimenta pepper production peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

In 2022, the average yield of pimenta pepper in Cote d'Ivoire contracted to X tons per ha, remaining constant against 2021 figures. Overall, the yield, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 when the yield increased by 16%. As a result, the yield reached the peak level of X tons per ha. From 2016 to 2022, the growth of the average pimenta pepper 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 pimenta pepper were harvested in Cote d'Ivoire; approximately equating 2021. In general, the harvested area recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of 5.7% against the previous year. The pimenta pepper harvested area peaked at X ha in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the harvested area failed to regain momentum.

Pimenta Pepper Exports

Exports from Cote d'Ivoire

In 2022, overseas shipments of pimenta pepper decreased by -22.1% to X tons, falling for the second year in a row after five years of growth. Over the period under review, exports faced a deep setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when exports increased by 326%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, pimenta pepper exports soared to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, saw a resilient expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 517%. The exports peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Liberia (X tons) was the main destination for pimenta pepper exports from Cote d'Ivoire, accounting for a 70% share of total exports. Moreover, pimenta pepper exports to Liberia exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Guinea (X tons), fivefold. Burkina Faso (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 6.7% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Liberia totaled +50.0%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Guinea (-46.4% per year) and Burkina Faso (+23.8% per year).

In value terms, Liberia ($X) remains the key foreign market for pimenta pepper exports from Cote d'Ivoire, comprising 74% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by France ($X), with a 13% share of total exports. It was followed by Guinea, with a 4.4% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Liberia totaled +34.6%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: France (+25.7% per year) and Guinea (-34.3% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average pimenta pepper export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, jumping by 77% against the previous year. Overall, the export price posted a significant expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 an increase of 176% against the previous year. The export price peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was France ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Mali ($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 France (+33.7%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Pimenta Pepper Imports

Imports into Cote d'Ivoire

In 2022, supplies from abroad of pimenta pepper increased by 8.6% to X tons, rising for the fifth consecutive year after two years of decline. Overall, imports continue to indicate resilient growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of 147%. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

In value terms, pimenta pepper imports reduced rapidly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports saw a resilient expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when imports increased by 163%. Imports peaked at $X in 2021, and then declined dramatically in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Ghana (X tons) was the main supplier of pimenta pepper to Cote d'Ivoire, with a 92% share of total imports. Moreover, pimenta pepper imports from Ghana exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Mali (X tons), more than tenfold. The third position in this ranking was taken by India (X tons), with a 2.1% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Ghana amounted to +54.1%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Mali (+210.9% per year) and India (+22.0% per year).

In value terms, Ghana ($X) constituted the largest supplier of pimenta pepper to Cote d'Ivoire, comprising 71% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Mali ($X), with a 9.6% share of total imports. It was followed by India, with a 4.3% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Ghana totaled +68.6%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Mali (+282.4% per year) and India (+26.3% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average pimenta pepper import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, waning by -22.5% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price saw a noticeable reduction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 an increase of 78% against the previous year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2014 to 2022, the average import prices remained at a lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Mali (+23.0%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform