Ethiopia: Piper Pepper Market 2025

Piper Pepper Market Size in Ethiopia

The Ethiopian piper pepper market skyrocketed to $X in 2022, increasing by 33% against the previous year. Overall, the total consumption indicated a notable increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +3.6% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, consumption decreased by -21.2% against 2020 indices. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Piper Pepper Production in Ethiopia

In value terms, piper pepper production expanded slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, the total production indicated a tangible expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +3.9% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, production decreased by -4.1% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the production volume increased by 55%. Over the period under review, production reached the maximum level at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

The average yield of piper pepper in Ethiopia soared to X tons per ha in 2022, rising by 111% compared with 2021 figures. Overall, the yield, however, continues to indicate a perceptible descent. The piper pepper yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the 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 Ethiopia declined slightly to X ha, therefore, remained relatively stable against 2021 figures. In general, the harvested area, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when the harvested area increased by 12% against the previous year. The piper pepper harvested area peaked at X ha in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the harvested area remained at a lower figure.

Piper Pepper Exports

Exports from Ethiopia

In 2022, shipments abroad of piper pepper increased by 45% to X tons for the first time since 2017, thus ending a four-year declining trend. In general, exports, however, recorded a drastic downturn. The exports peaked at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, piper pepper exports expanded sharply to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, showed a abrupt decline. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when exports increased by 16% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Sudan (X tons) was the main destination for piper pepper exports from Ethiopia, with a 43% share of total exports. Moreover, piper pepper exports to Sudan exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, the United States (X tons), twofold. Canada (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 7.7% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Sudan totaled -16.1%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the United States (+12.2% per year) and Canada (+18.5% per year).

In value terms, the largest markets for piper pepper exported from Ethiopia were the United States ($X), Sudan ($X) and Canada ($X), with a combined 70% share of total exports.

Among the main countries of destination, Canada, with a CAGR of +16.6%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to 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

In 2022, the average piper pepper export price amounted to $X per ton, with a decrease of -26.5% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, continues to indicate a pronounced expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the average export price increased by 69%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton, and then reduced notably in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Sudan ($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 Djibouti (+9.8%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Piper Pepper Imports

Imports into Ethiopia

In 2022, supplies from abroad of piper pepper decreased by -3.6% to X tons for the first time since 2018, thus ending a three-year rising trend. Over the period under review, imports, however, saw significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of 477% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at X tons in 2021, and then reduced slightly in the following year.

In value terms, piper pepper imports dropped to $X in 2022. Overall, imports, however, continue to indicate a prominent increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 when imports increased by 342%. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

Imports by Country

In 2022, China (X tons) constituted the largest piper pepper supplier to Ethiopia, accounting for a 82% share of total imports. Moreover, piper pepper imports from China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Vietnam (X tons), more than tenfold. The third position in this ranking was held by the United Arab Emirates (X tons), with a 5.5% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from China totaled +47.5%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Vietnam (+18.6% per year) and the United Arab Emirates (-1.9% per year).

In value terms, China ($X) constituted the largest supplier of piper pepper to Ethiopia, comprising 69% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by the United Arab Emirates ($X), with a 15% share of total imports. It was followed by Indonesia, with an 8.1% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from China amounted to +31.1%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the United Arab Emirates (+1.9% per year) and Indonesia (+25.4% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average piper pepper import price amounted to $X per ton, remaining constant against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, showed a abrupt curtailment. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 an increase of 27% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Indonesia (+9.4%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform