India: Piper Pepper Market 2025

Piper Pepper Market Size in India

In 2022, the Indian piper pepper market increased by 7.5% to $X, rising for the second year in a row after three years of decline. Over the period under review, consumption saw a strong increase. Piper pepper consumption peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Piper Pepper Production in India

In value terms, piper pepper production dropped slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production posted a pronounced increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of 66%. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2016 to 2022, production growth remained at a lower figure.

The average yield of piper pepper in India fell modestly to X kg per ha in 2022, approximately equating the previous year. Over the period under review, the yield indicated a strong increase from 2012 to 2022: its figure increased at an average annual rate of +9.0% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, piper pepper yield increased by +1.8% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 107% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average piper pepper yield hit record highs at X kg per ha in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the yield remained at a lower figure. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

The piper pepper harvested area in India rose modestly to X ha in 2022, increasing by 2% on the year before. Overall, the harvested area, however, recorded a noticeable contraction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 with an increase of 4%. The piper pepper harvested area peaked at X ha in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the harvested area stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Piper Pepper Exports

Exports from India

Piper pepper exports from India dropped to X tons in 2022, with a decrease of -7.6% compared with 2021 figures. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a noticeable downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 when exports increased by 29%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2016 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, piper pepper exports fell slightly to $X in 2022. In general, exports recorded a noticeable curtailment. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 with an increase of 65% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2016 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

The United States (X tons), Bangladesh (X tons) and the United Arab Emirates (X tons) were the main destinations of piper pepper exports from India, with a combined 51% share of total exports. The UK, Sweden, Canada, Russia, Germany, the Netherlands, Australia, the Philippines, Japan and Ghana lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 33%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Ghana (with a CAGR of +88.3%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the United States ($X) remains the key foreign market for piper pepper exports from India, comprising 30% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Sweden ($X), with a 7.7% share of total exports. It was followed by the United Arab Emirates, with a 7% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to the United States amounted to -7.3%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Sweden (+22.3% per year) and the United Arab Emirates (+17.0% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average piper pepper export price amounted to $X per ton, growing by 6.4% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 an increase of 28%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2016 to 2022, the average export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Russia ($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 Bangladesh (+3.1%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Piper Pepper Imports

Imports into India

In 2022, approx. X tons of piper pepper were imported into India; with an increase of 14% against 2021 figures. In general, imports enjoyed resilient growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 with an increase of 48% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in years to come.

In value terms, piper pepper imports soared to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports posted a remarkable increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 99.9% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

Vietnam (X tons), Sri Lanka (X tons) and Brazil (X tons) were the main suppliers of piper pepper imports to India, together accounting for 76% of total imports. The United Arab Emirates and Indonesia lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 22%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for the United Arab Emirates (with a CAGR of +58.3%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Sri Lanka ($X), Vietnam ($X) and Brazil ($X) constituted the largest piper pepper suppliers to India, together comprising 82% of total imports. The United Arab Emirates and Indonesia lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 16%.

The United Arab Emirates, with a CAGR of +55.8%, saw the highest growth rate of 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, rising by 3.5% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, saw a noticeable slump. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when the average import price increased by 44% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2015; however, from 2016 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 Sri Lanka ($X per ton), while the price for the United Arab Emirates ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Sri Lanka (-0.5%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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