SADC: Chili And Pepper Market 2024

Chili And Pepper Market Size in SADC

The SADC chili and pepper market reached $X in 2023, approximately equating the previous year. The total consumption indicated a tangible expansion from 2012 to 2023: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last eleven years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2023 figures, consumption increased by X% against 2020 indices. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2023, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Chili And Pepper Production in SADC

In value terms, chili and pepper production expanded significantly to $X in 2023 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production showed mild growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2023, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Tanzania (X tons) remains the largest chili and pepper producing country in SADC, accounting for X% of total volume. Moreover, chili and pepper production in Tanzania exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, Zimbabwe (X tons), fivefold. The third position in this ranking was held by Mauritius (X tons), with an X% share.

In Tanzania, chili and pepper production increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2023. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Zimbabwe (X% per year) and Mauritius (X% per year).

In 2023, the average yield of chilies and peppers (green) in SADC rose remarkably to X tons per ha, increasing by X% on the previous year. In general, the yield, however, continues to indicate a slight shrinkage. Over the period under review, the chili and pepper yield reached the peak level at X tons per ha in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2023, the yield stood at a somewhat lower figure. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2023, the total area harvested in terms of chilies and peppers (green) production in SADC reduced to X ha, with a decrease of X% on the previous year. The harvested area increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2023; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2022 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the harvested area reached the peak level of X ha, and then declined in the following year.

Chili And Pepper Exports

Exports in SADC

In 2023, approx. X tons of chilies and peppers (green) were exported in SADC; reducing by X% against the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, exports, however, continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2021; however, from 2022 to 2023, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, chili and pepper exports declined to $X in 2023. Total exports indicated a slight increase from 2012 to 2023: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last eleven years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2023 figures, exports decreased by X% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of X%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2020 to 2023, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

South Africa dominates exports structure, reaching X tons, which was approx. X% of total exports in 2023. Namibia (X tons), Madagascar (X tons), Zimbabwe (X tons) and Angola (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

South Africa experienced a relatively flat trend pattern with regard to volume of exports of chilies and peppers (green). At the same time, Namibia (X%), Angola (X%) and Zimbabwe (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Namibia emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in SADC, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2023. Madagascar experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. Namibia (X p.p.) and Angola (X p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total exports, while South Africa saw its share reduced by X% from 2012 to 2023, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, South Africa ($X) remains the largest chili and pepper supplier in SADC, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Madagascar ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Namibia, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in South Africa amounted to X%. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Madagascar (X% per year) and Namibia (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2023, the export price in SADC amounted to $X per ton, increasing by X% against the previous year. Over the last eleven-year period, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 an increase of X%. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2023, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2023, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Madagascar ($X per ton), while Zimbabwe ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by South Africa (X%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the export price figures.

Chili And Pepper Imports

Imports in SADC

Chili and pepper imports fell sharply to X tons in 2023, reducing by X% compared with 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, showed a resilient increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by X%. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2022 to 2023, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, chili and pepper imports contracted rapidly to $X in 2023. Total imports indicated a notable expansion from 2012 to 2023: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last eleven-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2023 figures, imports decreased by X% against 2021 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of X%. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2022 to 2023, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

South Africa represented the largest importer of chilies and peppers (green) in SADC, with the volume of imports finishing at X tons, which was approx. X% of total imports in 2023. Swaziland (X tons) held the second position in the ranking, followed by Mozambique (X tons) and Lesotho (X tons). All these countries together took near X% share of total imports. The following importers - Seychelles (X tons), Namibia (X tons) and Zambia (X tons) - together made up X% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2023, average annual rates of growth with regard to chili and pepper imports into South Africa stood at X%. At the same time, Lesotho (X%), Swaziland (X%), Mozambique (X%) and Zambia (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Lesotho emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in SADC, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2023. By contrast, Seychelles (X%) and Namibia (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. South Africa (X p.p.), Swaziland (X p.p.), Lesotho (X p.p.) and Mozambique (X p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total imports, while Seychelles and Namibia saw its share reduced by X% and X% from 2012 to 2023, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, South Africa ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported chilies and peppers (green) in SADC, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Mozambique ($X), with an X% share of total imports. It was followed by Lesotho, with an X% share.

In South Africa, chili and pepper imports increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2023. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Mozambique (X% per year) and Lesotho (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2023, the import price in SADC amounted to $X per ton, growing by X% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, saw a perceptible descent. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 an increase of X%. The level of import peaked at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2023, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Zambia ($X per ton), while Swaziland ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Zambia (X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform