Tanzania: Pimenta Pepper Market 2025

Pimenta Pepper Market Size in Tanzania

In 2022, the Tanzanian pimenta pepper market decreased by -1.1% to $X, falling for the second year in a row after five years of growth. Over the period under review, consumption showed a perceptible decrease. Pimenta pepper consumption peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Pimenta Pepper Production in Tanzania

In value terms, pimenta pepper production expanded sharply to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production recorded a pronounced reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 46%. Pimenta pepper production peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

The average yield of pimenta pepper in Tanzania was estimated at X tons per ha in 2022, flattening at the year before. In general, the yield showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of 5.8%. As a result, the yield attained the peak level of X tons per ha. From 2016 to 2022, the growth of the average pimenta pepper 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.

The pimenta pepper harvested area in Tanzania declined to X ha in 2022, approximately equating the previous year. In general, the harvested area continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 with an increase of 6.8% 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 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the harvested area remained at a lower figure.

Pimenta Pepper Exports

Exports from Tanzania

In 2022, overseas shipments of pimenta pepper increased by 343% to X tons, rising for the second year in a row after four years of decline. In general, exports saw a significant increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 540% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at X tons in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, pimenta pepper exports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Overall, exports posted significant growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when exports increased by 696% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

India (X tons), Iran (X tons) and China (X tons) were the main destinations of pimenta pepper exports from Tanzania, with a combined 84% share of total exports. Spain, Germany, South Korea, Bahrain and the Netherlands lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 13%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by South Korea (with a CAGR of +99,900.0%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, India ($X), Iran ($X) and Germany ($X) constituted the largest markets for pimenta pepper exported from Tanzania worldwide, with a combined 85% share of total exports. Spain, Bahrain, the Netherlands, China and South Korea lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 10%.

In terms of the main countries of destination, South Korea, with a CAGR of +4,703.6%, recorded the highest growth rate of 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, dropping by -50.1% against the previous year. Overall, the export price continues to indicate a deep contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the average export price increased by 242% against the previous year. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2019 to 2022, the average export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to South Korea ($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 (+42.6%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Pimenta Pepper Imports

Imports into Tanzania

In 2022, purchases abroad of pimenta pepper decreased by -69.4% to X tons for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year rising trend. Over the period under review, imports recorded a abrupt contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 127%. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, pimenta pepper imports reduced sharply to $X in 2022. Overall, imports recorded a abrupt decline. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when imports increased by 199% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at $X in 2021, and then declined significantly in the following year.

Imports by Country

India (X tons), Pakistan (X tons) and the United Arab Emirates (X kg) were the main suppliers of pimenta pepper imports to Tanzania, with a combined 99.9% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Pakistan (with a CAGR of +75.3%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced a decline.

In value terms, India ($X) constituted the largest supplier of pimenta pepper to Tanzania, comprising 80% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Pakistan ($X), with a 17% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from India stood at -6.5%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Pakistan (+47.2% per year) and the United Arab Emirates (-32.5% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average pimenta pepper import price amounted to $X per ton, with a decrease of -57.1% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, recorded a modest expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when the average import price increased by 59%. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2021, and then dropped sharply in the following year.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Croatia (+31.0%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform