India: Pimenta Pepper Market 2025

Pimenta Pepper Market Size in India

The Indian pimenta pepper market expanded significantly to $X in 2022, surging by 7.8% against the previous year. In general, the total consumption indicated buoyant growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +6.4% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, consumption increased by +22.2% against 2019 indices. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Pimenta Pepper Production in India

In value terms, pimenta pepper production rose slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, the total production indicated resilient growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +7.2% 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 -4.5% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the production volume increased by 27% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

In 2022, the average pimenta pepper yield in India reduced to X tons per ha, waning by -7.8% compared with the previous year's figure. Overall, the yield indicated resilient growth from 2012 to 2022: its figure increased at an average annual rate of +5.1% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, pimenta pepper yield increased by +20.5% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 33%. Over the period under review, the average pimenta pepper yield reached the peak level at X tons per ha in 2021, and then reduced 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 pimenta pepper harvested area in India rose modestly to X ha in 2022, picking up by 2.8% on 2021 figures. Overall, the harvested area, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 6.6% against the previous year. The pimenta pepper harvested area peaked at X ha in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the harvested area stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Pimenta Pepper Exports

Exports from India

In 2022, shipments abroad of pimenta pepper decreased by -27% to X tons for the first time since 2018, thus ending a three-year rising trend. Over the period under review, exports, however, continue to indicate a mild expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when exports increased by 54%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2021, and then fell notably in the following year.

In value terms, pimenta pepper exports contracted to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, saw buoyant growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 with an increase of 58% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2021, and then dropped in the following year.

Exports by Country

China (X tons) was the main destination for pimenta pepper exports from India, with a 29% share of total exports. Moreover, pimenta pepper exports to China exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Thailand (X tons), twofold. Sri Lanka (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 12% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to China stood at +20.5%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Thailand (+3.2% per year) and Sri Lanka (+1.0% per year).

In value terms, China ($X) remains the key foreign market for pimenta pepper exports from India, comprising 29% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Thailand ($X), with a 13% share of total exports. It was followed by Indonesia, with an 11% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to China totaled +28.2%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Thailand (+10.3% per year) and Indonesia (+20.0% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average pimenta pepper export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, jumping by 22% against the previous year. Over the period under review, export price indicated buoyant growth from 2012 to 2022: its price 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, pimenta pepper export price increased by +62.4% against 2017 indices. As a result, the export price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Malaysia ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Nepal ($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 (+9.3%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Pimenta Pepper Imports

Imports into India

In 2022, approx. X tons of pimenta pepper were imported into India; reducing by -13.4% against 2021 figures. Overall, imports, however, continue to indicate temperate growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when imports increased by 586% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2021, and then dropped in the following year.

In value terms, pimenta pepper imports dropped dramatically to $X in 2022. In general, imports, however, saw a prominent expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when imports increased by 294% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2021, and then fell significantly in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2022, China (X tons) constituted the largest pimenta pepper supplier to India, with a 36% share of total imports. Moreover, pimenta pepper imports from China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Spain (X tons), fourfold. The third position in this ranking was held by Tanzania (X tons), with a 6.6% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from China totaled -5.3%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Spain (+22.6% per year) and Tanzania (+25.5% per year).

In value terms, China ($X) constituted the largest supplier of pimenta pepper to India, comprising 32% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Spain ($X), with a 12% share of total imports. It was followed by Tanzania, with a 7.3% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from China stood at -2.6%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Spain (+30.7% per year) and Tanzania (+41.1% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average pimenta pepper import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, reducing by -3.7% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, showed a temperate expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when the average import price increased by 87% against the previous year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2015 to 2022, the average import prices failed to regain momentum.

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 France ($X per ton), while the price for South Africa ($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 (+24.4%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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