Ghana: Piper Pepper Market 2025

Piper Pepper Market Size in Ghana

In 2022, after two years of growth, there was decline in the Ghanian piper pepper market, when its value decreased by -3.2% to $X. In general, consumption continues to indicate a perceptible shrinkage. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2016 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Piper Pepper Production in Ghana

In value terms, piper pepper production fell modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production saw a deep downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 21% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

The average yield of piper pepper in Ghana was estimated at X kg per ha in 2022, approximately mirroring 2021 figures. In general, the yield, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 when the yield increased by 1.4%. Over the period under review, the average piper pepper yield attained the maximum level 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 piper pepper harvested area in Ghana reduced modestly to X ha, approximately reflecting the previous year. Over the period under review, the harvested area, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the harvested area increased by 5.4% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to piper pepper production attained the maximum at X ha in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the harvested area stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Piper Pepper Exports

Exports from Ghana

In 2022, approx. X tons of piper pepper were exported from Ghana; growing by 32% against the previous year. Over the period under review, exports, however, continue to indicate a noticeable downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of 620% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, piper pepper exports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, faced a abrupt decrease. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 when exports increased by 615%. The exports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Cote d'Ivoire (X tons) was the main destination for piper pepper exports from Ghana, accounting for a 40% share of total exports. Moreover, piper pepper exports to Cote d'Ivoire exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Spain (X tons), twofold. The third position in this ranking was held by the UK (X tons), with a 17% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Cote d'Ivoire stood at +51.7%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Spain (+34.5% per year) and the UK (-15.5% per year).

In value terms, Cote d'Ivoire ($X), Spain ($X) and the UK ($X) were the largest markets for piper pepper exported from Ghana worldwide, together accounting for 82% of total exports.

Cote d'Ivoire, with a CAGR of +47.4%, recorded 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

In 2022, the average piper pepper export price amounted to $X per ton, approximately reflecting the previous year. Overall, the export price showed a deep reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 an increase of 45%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2014 to 2022, the average export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the UK ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Burkina Faso ($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 Burkina Faso (+1.1%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Piper Pepper Imports

Imports into Ghana

After four years of growth, supplies from abroad of piper pepper decreased by -10.3% to X tons in 2022. In general, imports, however, continue to indicate a prominent increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of 210% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2021, and then shrank in the following year.

In value terms, piper pepper imports declined markedly to $X in 2022. Overall, imports, however, recorded a strong increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 202% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2021, and then declined significantly in the following year.

Imports by Country

Brazil (X tons), Vietnam (X tons) and Togo (X tons) were the main suppliers of piper pepper imports to Ghana, with a combined 63% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Vietnam (with a CAGR of +42.3%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest piper pepper suppliers to Ghana were Brazil ($X), Vietnam ($X) and the United Arab Emirates ($X), together accounting for 64% of total imports.

Brazil, with a CAGR of +16.4%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, among the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The average piper pepper import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, which is down by -8.2% against the previous year. In general, the import price continues to indicate a slight decrease. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 an increase of 33%. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2015 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 Brazil ($X per ton), while the price for Togo ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the United Arab Emirates (+4.1%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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