Sudan: Pimenta Pepper Market 2025

Pimenta Pepper Market Size in Sudan

The Sudanese pimenta pepper market shrank slightly to $X in 2022, flattening at the previous year. In general, consumption recorded a abrupt downturn. Over the period under review, the market reached the peak level at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Pimenta Pepper Production in Sudan

In value terms, pimenta pepper production totaled $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, recorded a abrupt decline. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 10% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In 2022, the average pimenta pepper yield in Sudan reduced to X tons per ha, almost unchanged from 2021 figures. In general, the yield indicated resilient growth from 2012 to 2022: its figure increased at an average annual rate of +9.3% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, pimenta pepper yield decreased by -0.6% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when the yield increased by 71%. The pimenta pepper yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2016; however, from 2017 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 pimenta pepper harvested area in Sudan was estimated at X ha in 2022, remaining stable against the year before. Overall, the harvested area, however, continues to indicate a abrupt decline. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 when the harvested area increased by 10% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to pimenta pepper production reached the peak figure at X ha in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the harvested area remained at a lower figure.

Pimenta Pepper Exports

Exports from Sudan

Pimenta pepper exports from Sudan fell markedly to X tons in 2022, waning by -20% on 2021. In general, exports, however, recorded a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when exports increased by 1,896%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, pimenta pepper exports reduced to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, continue to indicate a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 865% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

The UK (X tons) was the main destination for pimenta pepper exports from Sudan, with a 70% share of total exports. Moreover, pimenta pepper exports to the UK exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, France (X tons), fourfold.

From 2014 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to the UK was relatively modest. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: France (+43.4% per year) and Germany (+130.3% per year).

In value terms, the UK ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for pimenta pepper exports from Sudan, comprising 86% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Germany ($X), with an 8.7% share of total exports.

From 2014 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to the UK was relatively modest. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Germany (+116.5% per year) and France (-2.4% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average pimenta pepper export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, growing by 16% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, showed a deep setback. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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 the UK ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to France ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2014 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Germany (-6.0%).

Pimenta Pepper Imports

Imports into Sudan

In 2022, imports of pimenta pepper into Sudan reduced remarkably to X tons, which is down by -69% against 2021 figures. Overall, imports, however, posted a buoyant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 414%. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, pimenta pepper imports fell sharply to $X in 2022. In general, imports, however, recorded a remarkable increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of 477%. Imports peaked at $X in 2021, and then fell significantly in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Indonesia (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of pimenta pepper to Sudan, accounting for a 45% share of total imports. Moreover, pimenta pepper imports from Indonesia exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, the United Arab Emirates (X tons), threefold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Austria (X tons), with a 3.9% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Indonesia stood at +75.5%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the United Arab Emirates (+10.3% per year) and Austria (+69.4% per year).

In value terms, Indonesia ($X) constituted the largest supplier of pimenta pepper to Sudan, comprising 51% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by the United Arab Emirates ($X), with an 8% share of total imports. It was followed by Austria, with a 3.7% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Indonesia totaled +76.2%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the United Arab Emirates (+10.5% per year) and Austria (+76.1% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average pimenta pepper import price amounted to $X per ton, picking up by 5.7% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price continues to indicate modest growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when the average import price increased by 52% against the previous year. The import price peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

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 Indonesia ($X per ton), while the price for the United Arab Emirates ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Mexico (+55.0%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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