Ethiopia: Chili And Pepper Market 2025

Chili And Pepper Market Size in Ethiopia

The Ethiopian chili and pepper market totaled $X in 2022, surging by 2.6% against the previous year. In general, consumption, however, faced a deep downturn. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Chili And Pepper Production in Ethiopia

In value terms, chili and pepper production expanded modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, faced a abrupt shrinkage. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 with an increase of 65% against the previous year. Chili and pepper production peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In 2022, the average yield of chilies and peppers (green) in Ethiopia contracted remarkably to X kg per ha, reducing by -82.2% compared with 2021 figures. Overall, the yield showed a deep reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the yield increased by 909%. As a result, the yield attained the peak level of X tons per ha, and then reduced sharply in the following year. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

The chili and pepper harvested area in Ethiopia soared to X ha in 2022, with an increase of 471% compared with 2021 figures. Over the period under review, the harvested area, however, showed a deep slump. The chili and pepper harvested area peaked at X ha in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the harvested area failed to regain momentum.

Chili And Pepper Exports

Exports from Ethiopia

In 2022, shipments abroad of chilies and peppers (green) was finally on the rise to reach X tons for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year declining trend. Over the period under review, exports, however, continue to indicate a dramatic downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of 208%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, chili and pepper exports shrank to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, showed a dramatic decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when exports increased by 97%. The exports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

The UK (X tons), Oman (X tons) and Russia (X tons) were the main destinations of chili and pepper exports from Ethiopia, together comprising 48% 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 Russia (with a CAGR of +25.9%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for chili and pepper exported from Ethiopia were Russia ($X), the UK ($X) and Italy ($X), with a combined 47% share of total exports.

Among the main countries of destination, Russia, with a CAGR of +26.4%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The average chili and pepper export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, which is down by -30.7% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, saw resilient growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 an increase of 125% against the previous year. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton, and then contracted sharply in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Norway ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Oman ($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 the United Arab Emirates (+7.2%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Chili And Pepper Imports

Imports into Ethiopia

In 2022, the amount of chilies and peppers (green) imported into Ethiopia fell sharply to X tons, which is down by -37.3% on the year before. In general, imports, however, showed resilient growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when imports increased by 744% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, chili and pepper imports shrank markedly to $X in 2022. Overall, imports, however, recorded a prominent increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when imports increased by 693%. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, South Africa (X tons) was the main supplier of chili and pepper to Ethiopia, with a 97% share of total imports. It was followed by the United Arab Emirates (X kg), with a 2.9% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from South Africa stood at +41.0%.

In value terms, South Africa ($X) constituted the largest supplier of chilies and peppers (green) to Ethiopia, comprising 96% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the United Arab Emirates ($X), with a 3.2% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from South Africa amounted to +36.3%.

Import Prices by Country

The average chili and pepper import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, growing by 7.4% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 an increase of 50%. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2016 to 2022, the average import prices remained at a lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the United Arab Emirates ($X per ton), while the price for South Africa amounted to $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the United Arab Emirates (-2.6%).

Source: IndexBox Platform