Kazakhstan: Pimenta Pepper Market 2025

Pimenta Pepper Market Size in Kazakhstan

In 2022, the Kazakh pimenta pepper market decreased by -6.7% to $X for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year rising trend. Over the period under review, consumption, however, posted a resilient increase. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level at $X in 2021, and then shrank in the following year.

Pimenta Pepper Production in Kazakhstan

In value terms, pimenta pepper production rose remarkably to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, the total production indicated prominent growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +5.7% 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 -4.7% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when the production volume increased by 104% against the previous year. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2022, production growth remained at a lower figure.

The average yield of pimenta pepper in Kazakhstan totaled X tons per ha in 2022, approximately reflecting the previous year. Overall, the yield recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when the yield increased by 2.4%. The pimenta pepper yield peaked at X tons 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.

In 2022, approx. X ha of pimenta pepper were harvested in Kazakhstan; stabilizing at 2021. Overall, the harvested area, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 2.1% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to pimenta pepper production attained the maximum at X ha in 2021, and then declined slightly in the following year.

Pimenta Pepper Exports

Exports from Kazakhstan

In 2022, exports of pimenta pepper from Kazakhstan fell rapidly to X tons, with a decrease of -57.7% on 2021 figures. Overall, exports, however, recorded resilient growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of 1,251%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, pimenta pepper exports soared to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, enjoyed a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when exports increased by 4,220%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Russia (X tons) was the main destination for pimenta pepper exports from Kazakhstan, accounting for a 96% share of total exports. It was followed by Kyrgyzstan (X kg), with a 2.7% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Russia totaled +6.7%.

In value terms, the largest markets for pimenta pepper exported from Kazakhstan were Russia ($X) and Kyrgyzstan ($X).

In terms of the main countries of destination, Kyrgyzstan, with a CAGR of +251.3%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, over the period under review.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average pimenta pepper export price amounted to $X per ton, picking up by 181% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price posted resilient growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when the average export price increased by 220%. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the peak figure in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Kyrgyzstan ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Russia stood at $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Kyrgyzstan (+8.1%).

Pimenta Pepper Imports

Imports into Kazakhstan

In 2022, after two years of growth, there was significant decline in overseas purchases of pimenta pepper, when their volume decreased by -9.3% to X tons. Overall, imports, however, posted a strong expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 282%. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at X tons in 2021, and then contracted in the following year.

In value terms, pimenta pepper imports fell to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, saw a strong expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when imports increased by 193% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2021, and then reduced in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Uzbekistan (X tons) constituted the largest pimenta pepper supplier to Kazakhstan, accounting for a 86% share of total imports. Moreover, pimenta pepper imports from Uzbekistan exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, China (X tons), more than tenfold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Uzbekistan amounted to +12.7%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: China (+33.0% per year) and Russia (+26.3% per year).

In value terms, Uzbekistan ($X) constituted the largest supplier of pimenta pepper to Kazakhstan, comprising 71% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Russia ($X), with a 15% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Uzbekistan amounted to +15.4%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Russia (+25.0% per year) and China (+26.3% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average pimenta pepper import price amounted to $X per ton, surging by 3.4% against the previous year. Overall, import price indicated a moderate increase from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +2.9% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, pimenta pepper import price increased by +24.9% against 2017 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 an increase of 97% against the previous year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2014 to 2022, the average import prices remained at a lower figure.

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 Russia ($X per ton), while the price for Uzbekistan ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Uzbekistan (+2.4%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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