South-Eastern Asia: Chili And Pepper Market 2025

Chili And Pepper Market Size in South-Eastern Asia

The Southeast Asian chili and pepper market dropped slightly to $X in 2022, with a decrease of -2.1% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption posted a resilient expansion. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Chili And Pepper Production in South-Eastern Asia

In value terms, chili and pepper production shrank modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production continues to indicate prominent growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 75% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production attained the peak level at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Indonesia (X tons) constituted the country with the largest volume of chili and pepper production, accounting for 93% of total volume. It was followed by Vietnam (X tons), with a 1.6% share of total production.

In Indonesia, chili and pepper production increased at an average annual rate of +4.7% over the period from 2012-2022.

The average chili and pepper yield was estimated at X tons per ha in 2022, growing by 2.1% on 2021 figures. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of +1.8% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when the yield increased by 7.2% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the chili and pepper yield reached the peak level at X tons per ha in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the yield stood at a somewhat lower figure. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

The chili and pepper harvested area contracted modestly to X ha in 2022, remaining relatively unchanged against the previous year. The harvested area increased at an average annual rate of +2.6% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when the harvested area increased by 18% against the previous year. The level of harvested area peaked at X ha in 2021, and then shrank slightly in the following year.

Chili And Pepper Exports

Exports in South-Eastern Asia

In 2022, approx. X tons of chilies and peppers (green) were exported in South-Eastern Asia; remaining constant against the previous year. Overall, exports enjoyed a resilient increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by 47%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

In value terms, chili and pepper exports reached $X in 2022. In general, exports recorded a resilient increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 37% against the previous year. The level of export peaked in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

In 2022, Thailand (X tons), distantly followed by Myanmar (X tons), Vietnam (X tons), Cambodia (X tons) and Malaysia (X tons) represented the largest exporters of chilies and peppers (green), together committing 99% of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the leading exporting countries, was attained by Cambodia (with a CAGR of +67.7%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Vietnam ($X), Thailand ($X) and Myanmar ($X) were the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2022, with a combined 87% share of total exports. Cambodia and Malaysia lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 12%.

Among the main exporting countries, Cambodia, with a CAGR of +56.4%, 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 export price in South-Eastern Asia amounted to $X per ton, approximately equating the previous year. Overall, the export price continues to indicate a mild decrease. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when the export price increased by 20% against the previous year. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2017 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Vietnam ($X per ton), while Cambodia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Thailand (+6.6%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Chili And Pepper Imports

Imports in South-Eastern Asia

For the eleventh year in a row, South-Eastern Asia recorded growth in supplies from abroad of chilies and peppers (green), which increased by 4.3% to X tons in 2022. Overall, imports continue to indicate a remarkable increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by 25% against the previous year. The volume of import peaked in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in years to come.

In value terms, chili and pepper imports surged to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports showed resilient growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 33%. The level of import peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

Thailand (X tons) and Malaysia (X tons) prevails in imports structure, together generating 86% of total imports. It was distantly followed by Singapore (X tons), making up a 9.5% share of total imports. Brunei Darussalam (X tons) took a minor share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Thailand (with a CAGR of +50.6%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest chili and pepper importing markets in South-Eastern Asia were Thailand ($X), Malaysia ($X) and Singapore ($X), with a combined 95% share of total imports.

In terms of the main importing countries, Thailand, with a CAGR of +56.3%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to 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 import price in South-Eastern Asia amounted to $X per ton, picking up by 16% against the previous year. In general, the import price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 an increase of 28% against the previous year. The level of import peaked at $X per ton in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Singapore ($X per ton), while Malaysia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Thailand (+3.8%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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