Nigeria: Pimenta Pepper Market 2025

Pimenta Pepper Market Size in Nigeria

The Nigerien pimenta pepper market stood at $X in 2022, surging by 9.5% against the previous year. In general, the total consumption indicated pronounced growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +3.9% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, consumption decreased by -7.7% against 2020 indices. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Pimenta Pepper Production in Nigeria

In value terms, pimenta pepper production stood at $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, continues to indicate a remarkable increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the production volume increased by 74% against the previous year. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2021 to 2022, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

The average yield of pimenta pepper in Nigeria was estimated at X tons per ha in 2022, almost unchanged from the previous year's figure. Overall, the yield, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of 0.8% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average pimenta pepper yield hit record highs at X tons per ha in 2012; 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.

In 2022, the total area harvested in terms of pimenta pepper production in Nigeria declined modestly to X ha, remaining constant against the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, the harvested area, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of 6.3% against the previous year. As a result, the harvested area reached the peak level of X ha. From 2016 to 2022, the growth of the pimenta pepper harvested area remained at a lower figure.

Pimenta Pepper Exports

Exports from Nigeria

For the eighth consecutive year, Nigeria recorded growth in overseas shipments of pimenta pepper, which increased by 225% to X tons in 2022. Overall, exports saw a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 14,410%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, pimenta pepper exports soared to $X in 2022. In general, exports continue to indicate a significant increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by 1,255%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

The UK (X tons), Italy (X tons) and Spain (X tons) were the main destinations of pimenta pepper exports from Nigeria, with a combined 41% share of total exports. South Korea, India, Germany and Kuwait lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 20%.

From 2013 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by South Korea (with a CAGR of +32,323.1%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the UK ($X), Germany ($X) and Italy ($X) were the largest markets for pimenta pepper exported from Nigeria worldwide, with a combined 42% share of total exports. Spain, South Korea, India and Kuwait lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 20%.

In terms of the main countries of destination, South Korea, with a CAGR of +29,591.9%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average pimenta pepper export price amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of 96% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, saw a pronounced setback. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to India ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2013 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Germany (+13.9%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Pimenta Pepper Imports

Imports into Nigeria

For the third consecutive year, Nigeria recorded growth in overseas purchases of pimenta pepper, which increased by 731% to X tons in 2022. Over the period under review, imports saw a significant increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of 736% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in the near future.

In value terms, pimenta pepper imports soared to $X in 2022. Overall, imports posted a significant increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when imports increased by 761% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

Indonesia (X tons), India (X tons) and China (X tons) were the main suppliers of pimenta pepper imports to Nigeria, together accounting for 86% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by India (with a CAGR of +148.6%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest pimenta pepper suppliers to Nigeria were Indonesia ($X), China ($X) and India ($X), with a combined 83% share of total imports.

In terms of the main suppliers, India, with a CAGR of +142.0%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average pimenta pepper import price amounted to $X per ton, remaining relatively unchanged against the previous year. Over the period under review, import price indicated resilient growth from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +8.6% 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 decreased by -22.3% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 an increase of 102%. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Indonesia ($X per ton), while the price for India ($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 (+8.2%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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