Iran: Pimenta Pepper Market 2025

Pimenta Pepper Market Size in Iran

The Iranian pimenta pepper market reduced dramatically to $X in 2022, which is down by -18.4% against the previous year. In general, consumption showed a drastic downturn. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2017 to 2022, the growth of the market failed to regain momentum.

Pimenta Pepper Production in Iran

In value terms, pimenta pepper production stood at $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production saw a abrupt decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 25%. Over the period under review, production attained the maximum level at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

The average yield of pimenta pepper in Iran shrank modestly to X tons per ha in 2022, stabilizing at the year before. Over the period under review, the yield, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 when the yield increased by 1.6%. Over the period under review, the average pimenta pepper yield reached the peak level at X tons per ha in 2018; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022. 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 Iran fell slightly to X ha in 2022, therefore, remained relatively stable against 2021 figures. Overall, the harvested area, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 when the harvested area increased by 0.8%. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to pimenta pepper production attained the peak figure at X ha in 2021, and then fell modestly in the following year.

Pimenta Pepper Exports

Exports from Iran

In 2022, exports of pimenta pepper from Iran surged to X tons, with an increase of 113% on the previous year's figure. Overall, exports posted a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when exports increased by 552%. The exports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

In value terms, pimenta pepper exports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports saw a prominent increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 when exports increased by 508%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Turkey (X tons) was the main destination for pimenta pepper exports from Iran, accounting for a approx. 98% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Turkey stood at +39.1%.

In value terms, Turkey ($X) also remains the key foreign market for pimenta pepper exports from Iran.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Turkey totaled +17.8%.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average pimenta pepper export price amounted to $X per ton, declining by -15% against the previous year. In general, the export price recorded a deep contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the average export price increased by 12%. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

As there is only one major export destination, the average price level is determined by prices for Turkey.

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Turkey amounted to -15.3% per year.

Pimenta Pepper Imports

Imports into Iran

In 2022, approx. X tons of pimenta pepper were imported into Iran; rising by 22% on the previous year. Over the period under review, imports, however, continue to indicate a pronounced decline. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 189% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, pimenta pepper imports soared to $X in 2022. Overall, imports, however, continue to indicate a slight contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when imports increased by 211%. Imports peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2022, India (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of pimenta pepper to Iran, with a 73% share of total imports. Moreover, pimenta pepper imports from India exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Tanzania (X tons), sixfold. Turkey (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with an 8.6% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from India stood at -5.1%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Tanzania (+139.9% per year) and Turkey (+39.7% per year).

In value terms, India ($X) constituted the largest supplier of pimenta pepper to Iran, comprising 62% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Turkey ($X), with a 15% share of total imports. It was followed by Tanzania, with a 13% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from India amounted to -2.8%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Turkey (+33.4% per year) and Tanzania (+131.5% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average pimenta pepper import price amounted to $X per ton, remaining constant against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.9%. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 when the average import price increased by 32%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2016; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

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 Turkey ($X per ton), while the price for India ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China (+3.7%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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