Turkey: Pimenta Pepper Market 2025

Pimenta Pepper Market Size in Turkey

In 2022, the Turkish pimenta pepper market was finally on the rise to reach $X after four years of decline. Overall, consumption, however, recorded a deep contraction. Pimenta pepper consumption peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Pimenta Pepper Production in Turkey

In value terms, pimenta pepper production fell modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production recorded a pronounced curtailment. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 with an increase of 0.3%. Pimenta pepper production peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

In 2022, the average pimenta pepper yield in Turkey reached X tons per ha, approximately equating the year before. In general, the yield saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of 0.6%. As a result, the yield reached 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 Turkey contracted slightly to X ha in 2022, approximately mirroring 2021 figures. In general, the harvested area saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 1.5%. The pimenta pepper harvested area peaked at X ha in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the harvested area failed to regain momentum.

Pimenta Pepper Exports

Exports from Turkey

In 2022, exports of pimenta pepper from Turkey reached X tons, with an increase of 9.9% compared with the previous year. In general, exports continue to indicate a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 43%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in the near future.

In value terms, pimenta pepper exports expanded markedly to $X in 2022. Overall, exports enjoyed a buoyant increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when exports increased by 36%. The exports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

The Netherlands (X tons), Germany (X tons) and the UK (X tons) were the main destinations of pimenta pepper exports from Turkey, with a combined 48% share of total exports. Saudi Arabia, the United States, Syrian Arab Republic, Cyprus, Iraq, Azerbaijan, Canada, France, Iran and Jordan lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 36%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Jordan (with a CAGR of +129.9%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($X), the UK ($X) and the Netherlands ($X) constituted the largest markets for pimenta pepper exported from Turkey worldwide, together comprising 45% of total exports. The United States, Canada, France, Saudi Arabia, Cyprus, Syrian Arab Republic, Azerbaijan, Iran, Iraq and Jordan lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 36%.

Among the main countries of destination, Jordan, with a CAGR of +99.4%, 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 pimenta pepper export price amounted to $X per ton, waning by -4.3% against the previous year. In general, the export price continues to indicate a deep setback. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 an increase of 1.6%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Canada ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the Netherlands ($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 the UK (-0.1%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Pimenta Pepper Imports

Imports into Turkey

In 2022, approx. X tons of pimenta pepper were imported into Turkey; picking up by 39% on the previous year's figure. In general, imports enjoyed strong growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 265% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2018 to 2022, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, pimenta pepper imports surged to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports showed perceptible growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of 220% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2018 to 2022, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Iran (X tons) constituted the largest pimenta pepper supplier to Turkey, with a 51% share of total imports. Moreover, pimenta pepper imports from Iran exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, China (X tons), twofold. Mexico (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 9.8% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Iran totaled +39.1%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: China (-0.4% per year) and Mexico (+7.9% per year).

In value terms, China ($X) constituted the largest supplier of pimenta pepper to Turkey, comprising 42% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Mexico ($X), with a 20% share of total imports. It was followed by Spain, with an 11% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from China was relatively modest. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Mexico (+13.5% per year) and Spain (+72.0% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average pimenta pepper import price amounted to $X per ton, waning by -10% against the previous year. In general, the import price recorded a noticeable downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 when the average import price increased by 81%. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2020 to 2022, the average import prices remained at a lower figure.

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 India ($X per ton), while the price for Iran ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by India (+8.4%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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