Malaysia: Pimenta Pepper Market 2025

Pimenta Pepper Market Size in Malaysia

In 2022, the Malaysian pimenta pepper market increased by 22% to $X, rising for the fourth year in a row after two years of decline. In general, the total consumption indicated a mild increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +1.7% 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 +70.1% against 2018 indices. As a result, consumption attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Pimenta Pepper Production in Malaysia

In value terms, pimenta pepper production totaled $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, enjoyed a resilient increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when the production volume increased by 72% against the previous year. Pimenta pepper production peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

In 2022, the average pimenta pepper yield in Malaysia shrank modestly to X kg per ha, approximately mirroring the previous year. In general, the yield, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when the yield increased by 4.6%. Over the period under review, the average pimenta pepper yield hit record highs at X kg per ha in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the yield failed to regain momentum. 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 Malaysia stood at X ha in 2022, remaining constant against the previous year. In general, the harvested area recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 4.8% against the previous year. As a result, the harvested area attained the peak level of X ha; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

Pimenta Pepper Exports

Exports from Malaysia

In 2022, approx. X tons of pimenta pepper were exported from Malaysia; falling by -72.5% against 2021 figures. Over the period under review, exports saw a precipitous shrinkage. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 45% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, pimenta pepper exports dropped markedly to $X in 2022. In general, exports showed a abrupt decrease. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when exports increased by 78%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Myanmar (X tons) was the main destination for pimenta pepper exports from Malaysia, with a approx. 100% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Myanmar amounted to +323.9%.

In value terms, Myanmar ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for pimenta pepper exports from Malaysia.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Myanmar totaled +275.4%.

Export Prices by Country

The average pimenta pepper export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, picking up by 129% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price enjoyed a prominent expansion. As a result, the export price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Thailand amounted to +9.5% per year.

Pimenta Pepper Imports

Imports into Malaysia

In 2022, supplies from abroad of pimenta pepper decreased by -2.3% to X tons for the first time since 2018, thus ending a three-year rising trend. In general, imports showed a pronounced setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when imports increased by 11%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, pimenta pepper imports soared to $X in 2022. Overall, total imports indicated a mild expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +1.8% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by +91.1% against 2018 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 26% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Myanmar (X tons) was the main supplier of pimenta pepper to Malaysia, accounting for a approx. 100% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Myanmar totaled +180.3%.

In value terms, Myanmar ($X) constituted the largest supplier of pimenta pepper to Malaysia.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Myanmar totaled +174.4%.

Import Prices by Country

The average pimenta pepper import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, picking up by 28% against the previous year. In general, import price indicated prominent growth from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +5.3% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, pimenta pepper import price increased by +69.6% against 2017 indices. As a result, import price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

As there is only one major supplying country, the average price level is determined by prices for Myanmar.

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for India amounted to +4.7% per year.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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