Uzbekistan: Pimenta Pepper Market 2025

Pimenta Pepper Market Size in Uzbekistan

The Uzbek pimenta pepper market skyrocketed to $X in 2022, rising by 32% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption continues to indicate a noticeable expansion. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Pimenta Pepper Production in Uzbekistan

In value terms, pimenta pepper production contracted markedly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production continues to indicate a prominent expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of 764% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2020 to 2022, production growth remained at a lower figure.

The average yield of pimenta pepper in Uzbekistan amounted to X tons per ha in 2022, picking up by 7.5% compared with 2021 figures. In general, the yield recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pimenta pepper yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2020; however, from 2021 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 pimenta pepper were harvested in Uzbekistan; growing by 3% on 2021 figures. Over the period under review, the harvested area showed strong growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the harvested area increased by 48%. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to pimenta pepper production reached the maximum at X ha in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the harvested area failed to regain momentum.

Pimenta Pepper Exports

Exports from Uzbekistan

In 2022, overseas shipments of pimenta pepper decreased by -10.4% to X tons, falling for the third consecutive year after three years of growth. In general, exports, however, saw pronounced growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 when exports increased by 209% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, pimenta pepper exports reduced notably to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, saw strong growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 when exports increased by 588% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Kazakhstan (X tons) was the main destination for pimenta pepper exports from Uzbekistan, accounting for a 69% share of total exports. Moreover, pimenta pepper exports to Kazakhstan exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Kyrgyzstan (X tons), sixfold. Russia (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with an 8.1% share.

From 2017 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Kazakhstan totaled +3.4%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Kyrgyzstan (+25.6% per year) and Russia (+6.3% per year).

In value terms, the largest markets for pimenta pepper exported from Uzbekistan were Kazakhstan ($X), Russia ($X) and Germany ($X), together comprising 74% of total exports. The United States, Kyrgyzstan, Ukraine and Turkey lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 20%.

In terms of the main countries of destination, Kyrgyzstan, with a CAGR of +30.1%, 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

The average pimenta pepper export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, with a decrease of -34.1% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, recorded strong growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 when the average export price increased by 123%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2020 to 2022, the average export prices failed to regain momentum.

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 Germany ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Kyrgyzstan ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2017 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Ukraine (+13.9%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Pimenta Pepper Imports

Imports into Uzbekistan

In 2022, the amount of pimenta pepper imported into Uzbekistan surged to X tons, increasing by 247% on 2021. Overall, imports continue to indicate a significant increase. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, pimenta pepper imports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports enjoyed a significant expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 with an increase of 121%. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

Kyrgyzstan (X tons), Turkey (X tons) and Iran (X tons) were the main suppliers of pimenta pepper imports to Uzbekistan, together accounting for 93% of total imports.

From 2017 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Turkey (with a CAGR of +58.1%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Turkey ($X) constituted the largest supplier of pimenta pepper to Uzbekistan, comprising 52% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Spain ($X), with a 13% share of total imports. It was followed by Kyrgyzstan, with an 8.6% share.

From 2017 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Turkey stood at +64.5%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Spain (0.0% per year) and Kyrgyzstan (0.0% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average pimenta pepper import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, shrinking by -54.5% against the previous year. In general, the import price faced a deep contraction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when the average import price increased by 75%. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2019; however, from 2020 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 Germany ($X per ton), while the price for Kyrgyzstan ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2017 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Germany (+257.6%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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