Tanzania: Chili And Pepper Market 2025

Chili And Pepper Market Size in Tanzania

The Tanzanian chili and pepper market stood at $X in 2022, remaining stable against the previous year. Overall, consumption, however, continues to indicate a abrupt curtailment. Chili and pepper consumption peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Chili And Pepper Production in Tanzania

In value terms, chili and pepper production rose slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, faced a abrupt contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the production volume increased by 10% against the previous year. Chili and pepper production peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

The average yield of chilies and peppers (green) in Tanzania reached X tons per ha in 2022, therefore, remained relatively stable against the year before. Overall, the yield, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the yield increased by 3.9%. The chili and pepper yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the yield remained at a 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, approx. X ha of chilies and peppers (green) were harvested in Tanzania; flattening at the previous year. The harvested area increased at an average annual rate of +1.4% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of 13% 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 chili and pepper harvested area remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Chili And Pepper Exports

Exports from Tanzania

Chili and pepper exports from Tanzania soared to X tons in 2022, growing by 19% against the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, exports saw significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when exports increased by 178% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

In value terms, chili and pepper exports soared to $X in 2022. Overall, exports saw a prominent expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 180% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tons) was the main destination for chili and pepper exports from Tanzania, accounting for a 99% share of total exports. It was followed by the Netherlands (X kg), with a 0.9% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Germany amounted to +86.6%.

In value terms, Germany ($X) remains the key foreign market for chilies and peppers (green) exports from Tanzania, comprising 98% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the Netherlands ($X), with a 2.2% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Germany stood at +68.9%.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average chili and pepper export price amounted to $X per ton, increasing by 5% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, recorded a abrupt curtailment. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 when the average export price increased by 115%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices remained at a 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 Netherlands ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Germany totaled $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Qatar (+186.5%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Chili And Pepper Imports

Imports into Tanzania

In 2022, the amount of chilies and peppers (green) imported into Tanzania skyrocketed to X tons, with an increase of 123% compared with the year before. In general, imports posted a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by 914% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, chili and pepper imports soared to $X in 2022. Overall, imports saw a significant increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by 853%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Kenya (X tons) was the main supplier of chili and pepper to Tanzania, accounting for a approx. 100% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Kenya amounted to +41.0%.

In value terms, Kenya ($X) constituted the largest supplier of chilies and peppers (green) to Tanzania.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Kenya stood at +50.5%.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average chili and pepper import price amounted to $X per ton, rising by 6.7% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 when the average import price increased by 238%. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

As there is only one major supplying country, the average price level is determined by prices for Kenya.

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for the UK amounted to +33.2% per year.

Source: IndexBox Platform