South Africa: Pimenta Pepper Market 2024

Pimenta Pepper Market Size in South Africa

In 2022, the South African pimenta pepper market increased by 2.1% to $X, rising for the third consecutive year after two years of decline. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +4.2% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2018 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Pimenta Pepper Production in South Africa

In value terms, pimenta pepper production amounted to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +3.4% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when the production volume increased by 32%. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2018 to 2022, production growth remained at a lower figure.

In 2022, the average pimenta pepper yield in South Africa was estimated at X tons per ha, stabilizing at 2021. Over the period under review, the yield recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when the yield increased by 3%. As a result, the yield attained the peak level of X tons per ha; 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.

The pimenta pepper harvested area in South Africa amounted to X ha in 2022, almost unchanged from 2021 figures. Overall, the harvested area recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 4%. The pimenta pepper harvested area peaked at X ha in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the harvested area remained at a lower figure.

Pimenta Pepper Exports

Exports from South Africa

In 2022, pimenta pepper exports from South Africa reduced sharply to X tons, waning by -22.4% against the previous year's figure. In general, exports, however, recorded a pronounced expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 142% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, pimenta pepper exports rose markedly to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, enjoyed strong growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 115%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Spain (X tons), Hungary (X tons) and Greece (X tons) were the main destinations of pimenta pepper exports from South Africa, together accounting for 70% of total exports. The UK, Israel, Australia, the United States, Germany, Lesotho and the Netherlands lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 22%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Germany (with a CAGR of +75.1%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Spain ($X), the UK ($X) and Greece ($X) were the largest markets for pimenta pepper exported from South Africa worldwide, with a combined 56% share of total exports. Hungary, the United States, Israel, Germany, Australia, Lesotho and the Netherlands lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 36%.

In terms of the main countries of destination, Germany, with a CAGR of +78.4%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to 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, growing by 48% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +4.2%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Lesotho ($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 Israel (+14.0%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Pimenta Pepper Imports

Imports into South Africa

In 2022, overseas purchases of pimenta pepper increased by 0.6% to X tons, rising for the third consecutive year after two years of decline. Overall, total imports indicated a strong expansion from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +5.9% 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 +43.8% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 40% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

In value terms, pimenta pepper imports expanded notably to $X in 2022. In general, total imports indicated a strong expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +6.9% 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 +59.9% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when imports increased by 40%. Imports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

In 2022, China (X tons) constituted the largest pimenta pepper supplier to South Africa, accounting for a 63% share of total imports. Moreover, pimenta pepper imports from China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, India (X tons), fourfold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Spain (X tons), with an 8.5% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from China stood at +15.8%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: India (-7.2% per year) and Spain (+8.3% per year).

In value terms, China ($X) constituted the largest supplier of pimenta pepper to South Africa, comprising 45% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by India ($X), with an 18% share of total imports. It was followed by Spain, with a 13% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from China stood at +13.7%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: India (-3.0% per year) and Spain (+12.7% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average pimenta pepper import price amounted to $X per ton, growing by 11% against the previous year. In general, the import price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when the average import price increased by 12%. The import price peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Zimbabwe ($X per ton), while the price for China ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Zimbabwe (+9.0%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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