Czech Republic: Pimenta Pepper Market 2025

Pimenta Pepper Market Size in the Czech Republic

In 2022, the Czech pimenta pepper market decreased by -0.7% to $X for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year rising trend. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +1.0% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. Pimenta pepper consumption peaked at $X in 2021, and then dropped in the following year.

Pimenta Pepper Production in the Czech Republic

In value terms, pimenta pepper production expanded notably to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when the production volume increased by 85% against the previous year. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2015 to 2022, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

The average yield of pimenta pepper in the Czech Republic stood at X kg per ha in 2022, approximately equating the previous year's figure. Overall, the yield, however, showed a mild decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 20% against the previous year. The pimenta pepper yield peaked at X kg per ha in 2012; however, from 2013 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, the harvested area of pimenta pepper in the Czech Republic reached X ha, remaining relatively unchanged against 2021. Over the period under review, the harvested area, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 49%. As a result, the harvested area reached the peak level of X ha. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of the pimenta pepper harvested area failed to regain momentum.

Pimenta Pepper Exports

Exports from the Czech Republic

In 2022, overseas shipments of pimenta pepper increased by 22% to X tons, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. In general, exports posted a prominent increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 40%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

In value terms, pimenta pepper exports declined to $X in 2022. Overall, total exports indicated resilient growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +6.3% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports increased by +95.3% against 2013 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 with an increase of 38% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2021, and then declined slightly in the following year.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tons), Slovakia (X tons) and Poland (X tons) were the main destinations of pimenta pepper exports from the Czech Republic, together accounting for 76% of total exports. Croatia, Norway, Hungary and Romania lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 16%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Hungary (with a CAGR of +30.2%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for pimenta pepper exported from the Czech Republic were Germany ($X), Slovakia ($X) and Norway ($X), with a combined 67% share of total exports. Hungary, Croatia, Poland and Romania lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 18%.

Hungary, with a CAGR of +32.1%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, in terms of 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

The average pimenta pepper export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, reducing by -21.5% against the previous year. In general, the export price showed a slight curtailment. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when the average export price increased by 31%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Norway ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Romania ($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 Hungary (+1.4%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Pimenta Pepper Imports

Imports into the Czech Republic

In 2022, overseas purchases of pimenta pepper increased by 18% to X tons, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +2.1% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, pimenta pepper imports rose significantly to $X in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +3.6% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 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 the near future.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Spain (X tons) constituted the largest pimenta pepper supplier to the Czech Republic, with a 53% share of total imports. Moreover, pimenta pepper imports from Spain exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, China (X tons), fourfold. Poland (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 9.3% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Spain totaled +1.1%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: China (+12.3% per year) and Poland (+3.5% per year).

In value terms, Spain ($X) constituted the largest supplier of pimenta pepper to the Czech Republic, comprising 44% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by China ($X), with a 13% share of total imports. It was followed by Slovakia, with an 8.9% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Spain stood at +3.1%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: China (+8.7% per year) and Slovakia (+11.6% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average pimenta pepper import price amounted to $X per ton, with a decrease of -9.6% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.5%. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when the average import price increased by 29%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2021, and then declined in the following year.

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 Mexico ($X per ton), while the price for Spain ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Hungary (+6.6%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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