South Africa: Chili And Pepper Market 2025

Chili And Pepper Market Size in South Africa

In 2022, the South African chili and pepper market increased by 149% to $X, rising for the sixth consecutive year after four years of decline. Over the period under review, consumption posted a resilient expansion. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in the near future.

Chili And Pepper Production in South Africa

In value terms, chili and pepper production fell to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, the total production indicated pronounced growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +3.3% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, production increased by +5.7% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 20%. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In 2022, the average yield of chilies and peppers (green) in South Africa skyrocketed to X tons per ha, jumping by 55% compared with the previous year's figure. In general, the yield, however, continues to indicate a mild decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 110%. As a result, the yield reached the peak level of X tons per ha. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the average chili and pepper 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, the harvested area of chilies and peppers (green) in South Africa totaled X ha, therefore, remained relatively stable against the previous year. The harvested area increased at an average annual rate of +2.2% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the harvested area increased by 4.8% against the previous year. The chili and pepper harvested area peaked in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in the near future.

Chili And Pepper Exports

Exports from South Africa

In 2022, after four years of growth, there was significant decline in shipments abroad of chilies and peppers (green), when their volume decreased by -37.4% to X tons. In general, exports, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of 65% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at X tons in 2021, and then fell dramatically in the following year.

In value terms, chili and pepper exports dropped remarkably to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, total exports indicated mild growth 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, exports decreased by -32.3% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of 28%. The exports peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Swaziland (X tons), Lesotho (X tons) and Mozambique (X tons) were the main destinations of chili and pepper exports from South Africa, together comprising 68% 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 Swaziland (with a CAGR of +53.1%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Lesotho ($X), the UK ($X) and Swaziland ($X) constituted the largest markets for chili and pepper exported from South Africa worldwide, together comprising 50% of total exports.

In terms of the main countries of destination, Swaziland, with a CAGR of +46.9%, recorded 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 chili and pepper export price amounted to $X per ton, picking up by 17% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.6%. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 an increase of 18% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

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 UK ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Swaziland ($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 Lesotho (+9.8%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Chili And Pepper Imports

Imports into South Africa

In 2022, the amount of chilies and peppers (green) imported into South Africa soared to X tons, growing by 32% on the previous year. In general, imports posted a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 590% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in the near future.

In value terms, chili and pepper imports expanded markedly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports showed a buoyant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by 575% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Namibia (X tons) was the main supplier of chili and pepper to South Africa, with a approx. 98% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Namibia amounted to +44.4%.

In value terms, Namibia ($X) constituted the largest supplier of chilies and peppers (green) to South Africa.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Namibia amounted to +83.1%.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average chili and pepper import price amounted to $X per ton, falling by -17.6% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price showed a abrupt contraction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when the average import price increased by 13% against the previous year. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2015 to 2022, the average import prices failed to regain momentum.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Namibia amounted to +26.8% per year.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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