Tanzania: Piper Pepper Market 2025

Piper Pepper Market Size in Tanzania

In 2022, after two years of growth, there was significant decline in the Tanzanian piper pepper market, when its value decreased by -19.3% to $X. Over the period under review, consumption recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Piper Pepper Production in Tanzania

In value terms, piper pepper production dropped to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production recorded tangible growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 46%. Piper pepper production peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In 2022, the average yield of piper pepper in Tanzania surged to X kg per ha, picking up by 21% compared with the year before. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of +1.8% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 with an increase of 48% against the previous year. As a result, the yield reached the peak level of X kg per ha. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the average piper pepper yield remained 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.

In 2022, the harvested area of piper pepper in Tanzania amounted to X ha, remaining constant against 2021 figures. The harvested area increased at an average annual rate of +1.4% 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 2015 when the harvested area increased by 26% against the previous year. As a result, the harvested area attained the peak level of X ha. From 2016 to 2022, the growth of the piper pepper harvested area failed to regain momentum.

Piper Pepper Exports

Exports from Tanzania

Piper pepper exports from Tanzania soared to X tons in 2022, growing by 95% against the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, exports saw strong growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when exports increased by 176%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, piper pepper exports surged to $X in 2022. In general, exports showed a strong increase. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

India (X tons), Germany (X tons) and Bahrain (X tons) were the main destinations of piper pepper exports from Tanzania, together comprising 67% of total exports. Egypt, Lebanon, Morocco, Norway, the United Arab Emirates, Pakistan and the UK lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 30%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Lebanon (with a CAGR of +137.3%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($X), India ($X) and Bahrain ($X) appeared to be the largest markets for piper pepper exported from Tanzania worldwide, with a combined 72% share of total exports. Egypt, Lebanon, Morocco, Norway, the United Arab Emirates, the UK and Pakistan lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 26%.

In terms of the main countries of destination, Lebanon, with a CAGR of +104.3%, 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 piper pepper export price amounted to $X per ton, growing by 104% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price showed a pronounced increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when the average export price increased by 203%. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Norway ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Pakistan ($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 Germany (+0.5%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Piper Pepper Imports

Imports into Tanzania

After four years of decline, overseas purchases of piper pepper increased by 483% to X tons in 2022. Overall, imports, however, continue to indicate a perceptible slump. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, piper pepper imports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, recorded a abrupt descent. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

China (X tons), India (X tons) and the United Arab Emirates (X kg) were the main suppliers of piper pepper imports to Tanzania, with a combined 99% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for China (with a CAGR of +10.2%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced a decline.

In value terms, China ($X) constituted the largest supplier of piper pepper to Tanzania, comprising 74% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by India ($X), with a 20% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from China amounted to +15.7%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: India (-14.7% per year) and the United Arab Emirates (-18.8% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average piper pepper import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, with a decrease of -59.6% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price continues to indicate a abrupt descent. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 an increase of 179%. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Netherlands (+11.7%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform