U.S.: Pimenta Pepper Market 2025

Pimenta Pepper Market Size in the U.S.

In 2022, the U.S. pimenta pepper market increased by 6.2% to $X, rising for the fifth year in a row after two years of decline. In general, the total consumption indicated measured growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.5% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, consumption increased by +55.6% against 2017 indices. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Pimenta Pepper Exports

Exports from the U.S.

In 2022, shipments abroad of pimenta pepper was finally on the rise to reach X tons for the first time since 2018, thus ending a three-year declining trend. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of +3.5% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when exports increased by 33% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, pimenta pepper exports totaled $X in 2022. In general, total exports indicated noticeable growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.1% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 32% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

Canada (X tons) was the main destination for pimenta pepper exports from the United States, with a 65% share of total exports. Moreover, pimenta pepper exports to Canada exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Mexico (X tons), fivefold. The third position in this ranking was held by Sweden (X tons), with a 1.9% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Canada amounted to +5.5%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Mexico (+8.9% per year) and Sweden (-2.9% per year).

In value terms, Canada ($X) remains the key foreign market for pimenta pepper exports from the United States, comprising 63% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Mexico ($X), with a 12% share of total exports. It was followed by Japan, with a 2.9% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Canada totaled +5.3%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Mexico (+9.2% per year) and Japan (+9.7% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average pimenta pepper export price amounted to $X per ton, approximately reflecting the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 an increase of 7.3% against the previous year. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton, leveling off in the following year.

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 Japan ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Ecuador ($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 United Arab Emirates (+5.8%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Pimenta Pepper Imports

Imports into the U.S.

After seven years of growth, supplies from abroad of pimenta pepper decreased by -0.3% to X tons in 2022. Over the period under review, total imports indicated a pronounced increase from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +3.9% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by +56.9% against 2014 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when imports increased by 9.8%. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2021, and then dropped in the following year.

In value terms, pimenta pepper imports stood at $X in 2022. In general, total imports indicated a notable increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.5% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by +59.0% against 2017 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by 17% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

Mexico (X tons), India (X tons) and China (X tons) were the main suppliers of pimenta pepper imports to the United States, with a combined 70% share of total imports. Spain, Peru, Colombia and Israel lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 25%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Spain (with a CAGR of +8.9%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest pimenta pepper suppliers to the United States were India ($X), Mexico ($X) and China ($X), together comprising 61% of total imports. Spain, Peru, Israel and Colombia lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 32%.

Among the main suppliers, Spain, with a CAGR of +9.6%, saw 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

The average pimenta pepper import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, growing by 8.6% against the previous year. In general, the import price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, import price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Israel (+4.8%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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