Mexico: Piper Pepper Market 2025

Piper Pepper Market Size in Mexico

In 2022, the Mexican piper pepper market increased by 2.4% to $X, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. Over the period under review, consumption recorded a significant expansion. Piper pepper consumption peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Piper Pepper Production in Mexico

In value terms, piper pepper production rose remarkably to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production enjoyed strong growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the production volume increased by 281% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production attained the maximum level at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

The average yield of piper pepper in Mexico shrank slightly to X tons per ha in 2022, therefore, remained relatively stable against the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, the yield, however, saw a buoyant increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when the yield increased by 45% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average piper pepper yield attained the peak level at X tons 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.

In 2022, approx. X ha of piper pepper were harvested in Mexico; increasing by 4.3% compared with the year before. Over the period under review, the total harvested area indicated a noticeable expansion from 2012 to 2022: its figure increased at an average annual rate of +4.1% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, piper pepper harvested area decreased by -3.9% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 with an increase of 20% against the previous year. As a result, the harvested area reached the peak level of X ha. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the piper pepper harvested area remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Piper Pepper Exports

Exports from Mexico

In 2022, shipments abroad of piper pepper decreased by -10.8% to X tons, falling for the second year in a row after three years of growth. Overall, exports continue to indicate a deep slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when exports increased by 80% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, piper pepper exports stood at $X in 2022. In general, exports showed a deep slump. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 107% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

The United States (X tons), the United Arab Emirates (X tons) and Germany (X tons) were the main destinations of piper pepper exports from Mexico, together comprising 75% of total exports. Iraq, Russia, the Netherlands, Egypt and Turkey lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 25%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Iraq (with a CAGR of +21.8%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the United States ($X) remains the key foreign market for piper pepper exports from Mexico, comprising 41% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Germany ($X), with a 13% share of total exports. It was followed by Iraq, with a 12% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to the United States stood at +13.2%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Germany (+0.3% per year) and Iraq (+32.4% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average piper pepper export price amounted to $X per ton, growing by 27% against the previous year. In general, the export price enjoyed a buoyant expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when the average export price increased by 73% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Russia ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the United Arab Emirates ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Poland (+21.4%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Piper Pepper Imports

Imports into Mexico

In 2022, piper pepper imports into Mexico reduced to X tons, waning by -9.3% against the year before. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +2.4% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when imports increased by 28% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, piper pepper imports expanded remarkably to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports saw a perceptible descent. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 32% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

Brazil (X tons), Vietnam (X tons) and the United States (X tons) were the main suppliers of piper pepper imports to Mexico, together comprising 99% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Vietnam (with a CAGR of +30.3%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced a decline.

In value terms, Brazil ($X), Vietnam ($X) and the United States ($X) constituted the largest piper pepper suppliers to Mexico, with a combined 99% share of total imports.

Vietnam, with a CAGR of +26.7%, recorded 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 a decline.

Import Prices by Country

The average piper pepper import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, jumping by 22% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, saw a perceptible descent. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat 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 India ($X per ton), while the price for Brazil ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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