Eastern Asia: Piper Pepper Market 2025

Piper Pepper Market Size in Eastern Asia

The East Asian piper pepper market contracted modestly to $X in 2022, with a decrease of -2% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption saw a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Piper Pepper Production in Eastern Asia

In value terms, piper pepper production stood at $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production showed a noticeable decrease. 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 failed to regain momentum.

China (X tons) constituted the country with the largest volume of piper pepper production, accounting for 99% of total volume.

In China, piper pepper production remained relatively stable over the period from 2012-2022.

In 2022, the average piper pepper yield in Eastern Asia amounted to X tons per ha, approximately equating 2021. Overall, the yield, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when the yield increased by 4.8% 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 piper 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, the total area harvested in terms of piper pepper production in Eastern Asia dropped to X ha, stabilizing at the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, the harvested area, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the harvested area increased by 4.2%. The level of harvested area peaked at X ha in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the harvested area remained at a lower figure.

Piper Pepper Exports

Exports in Eastern Asia

Piper pepper exports reached X tons in 2022, increasing by 9.1% on the previous year's figure. In general, exports enjoyed slight growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 64%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, piper pepper exports reached $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, continue to indicate a mild curtailment. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of 45%. The level of export peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

China prevails in exports structure, accounting for X tons, which was approx. 90% of total exports in 2022. Hong Kong SAR (X tons), Taiwan (Chinese) (X tons) and South Korea (X tons) took a relatively small share of total exports.

Exports from China increased at an average annual rate of +3.6% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, South Korea (+9.0%) and Taiwan (Chinese) (+2.8%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, South Korea emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in Eastern Asia, with a CAGR of +9.0% from 2012-2022. By contrast, Hong Kong SAR (-13.6%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. China (+17 p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total exports, while Hong Kong SAR saw its share reduced by -15.4% from 2012 to 2022, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, China ($X) remains the largest piper pepper supplier in Eastern Asia, comprising 84% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Hong Kong SAR ($X), with a 5.2% share of total exports. It was followed by Taiwan (Chinese), with a 4.7% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value in China stood at -1.3%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Hong Kong SAR (-10.8% per year) and Taiwan (Chinese) (+7.2% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in Eastern Asia amounted to $X per ton, shrinking by -6.9% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price showed a noticeable curtailment. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 an increase of 20% against the previous year. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2018 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by South Korea (+9.3%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Piper Pepper Imports

Imports in Eastern Asia

In 2022, purchases abroad of piper pepper decreased by -8.3% to X tons, falling for the second year in a row after three years of growth. In general, imports, however, showed a remarkable increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when imports increased by 36%. The volume of import peaked at X tons in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, piper pepper imports reached $X in 2022. Overall, imports, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when imports increased by 44% against the previous year. The level of import peaked at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

The purchases of the three major importers of piper pepper, namely Japan, China and South Korea, represented more than two-thirds of total import. It was distantly followed by Taiwan (Chinese) (X tons), achieving a 12% share of total imports. Hong Kong SAR (X tons) held a relatively small share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for China (with a CAGR of +10.4%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest piper pepper importing markets in Eastern Asia were Japan ($X), China ($X) and South Korea ($X), together comprising 88% of total imports.

China, with a CAGR of +5.1%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, among the main importing countries over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the imports figures.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in Eastern Asia amounted to $X per ton, rising by 19% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, showed a noticeable shrinkage. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 an increase of 37%. Over the period under review, import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2015; however, from 2016 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 Japan ($X per ton), while Taiwan (Chinese) ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Hong Kong SAR (-0.8%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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