Slovakia: Pimenta Pepper Market 2025

Pimenta Pepper Market Size in Slovakia

In 2022, after two years of growth, there was significant decline in the Slovak pimenta pepper market, when its value decreased by -26.7% to $X. In general, consumption continues to indicate a pronounced downturn. Pimenta pepper consumption peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Pimenta Pepper Exports

Exports from Slovakia

In 2022, shipments abroad of pimenta pepper increased by 9.5% to X tons, rising for the sixth year in a row after three years of decline. Overall, exports continue to indicate a notable increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 35% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

In value terms, pimenta pepper exports rose markedly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports enjoyed a noticeable expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when exports increased by 45% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

Hungary (X tons), the Czech Republic (X tons) and Poland (X tons) were the main destinations of pimenta pepper exports from Slovakia, together comprising 99% of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Hungary (with a CAGR of +30.6%), while the other leaders experienced a decline.

In value terms, Hungary ($X), the Czech Republic ($X) and Poland ($X) were the largest markets for pimenta pepper exported from Slovakia worldwide, with a combined 98% share of total exports.

In terms of the main countries of destination, Hungary, with a CAGR of +28.9%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced a decline.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average pimenta pepper export price amounted to $X per ton, almost unchanged from the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when the average export price increased by 18%. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

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 Poland ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Hungary ($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 (+3.1%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Pimenta Pepper Imports

Imports into Slovakia

In 2022, after two years of growth, there was significant decline in overseas purchases of pimenta pepper, when their volume decreased by -20.5% to X tons. Overall, imports saw a noticeable curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 55%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, pimenta pepper imports dropped to $X in 2022. In general, imports saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 34%. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X, and then reduced in the following year.

Imports by Country

China (X tons), Spain (X tons) and Hungary (X tons) were the main suppliers of pimenta pepper imports to Slovakia, together comprising 85% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by China (with a CAGR of +21.4%), while imports for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

In value terms, the largest pimenta pepper suppliers to Slovakia were China ($X), Spain ($X) and Hungary ($X), together comprising 75% of total imports. Mexico, Serbia, the Netherlands, the Czech Republic and Israel lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 16%.

Among the main suppliers, the Netherlands, with a CAGR of +18.1%, 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

The average pimenta pepper import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, growing by 8.3% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.4%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the average import price increased by 27%. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2017 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 Israel ($X per ton), while the price for China ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Israel (+30.3%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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