CIS: Chili And Pepper Market 2024

Chili And Pepper Market Size in CIS

The CIS chili and pepper market rose modestly to $X in 2023, growing by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2023, the growth of the market remained at a lower figure.

Chili And Pepper Production in CIS

In value terms, chili and pepper production stood at $X in 2023 estimated in export price. The total production indicated a mild increase 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, production decreased by X% against 2021 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of X%. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2022 to 2023, production growth remained at a lower figure.

Kazakhstan (X tons) constituted the country with the largest volume of chili and pepper production, comprising approx. X% of total volume. Moreover, chili and pepper production in Kazakhstan exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, Uzbekistan (X tons), fourfold. Azerbaijan (X tons) ranked third in terms of total production with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual growth rate of volume in Kazakhstan amounted to X%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Uzbekistan (X% per year) and Azerbaijan (X% per year).

The average chili and pepper yield declined slightly to X tons per ha in 2023, with a decrease of X% against 2022. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2023; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the chili and pepper yield reached the maximum level at X tons per ha in 2022, and then shrank in the following year. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2023, the chili and pepper harvested area in the CIS contracted to X ha, waning by X% against the previous year's figure. The harvested area increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2023; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations being observed in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2022 with an increase of X%. As a result, the harvested area reached the peak level of X ha, and then dropped in the following year.

Chili And Pepper Exports

Exports in CIS

Chili and pepper exports fell significantly to X tons in 2023, which is down by X% compared with 2022 figures. Overall, exports, however, saw a resilient increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when exports increased by X%. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2022, and then dropped remarkably in the following year.

In value terms, chili and pepper exports contracted to $X in 2023. In general, exports, however, enjoyed a remarkable increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when exports increased by X%. The level of export peaked at $X in 2022, and then reduced in the following year.

Exports by Country

Uzbekistan represented the major exporting country with an export of about X tons, which recorded X% of total exports. Armenia (X tons) held the second position in the ranking, distantly followed by Kazakhstan (X tons) and Russia (X tons). All these countries together held near X% share of total exports. Kyrgyzstan (X tons) held a relatively small share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main exporting countries, was attained by Kazakhstan (with a CAGR of X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Armenia ($X) remains the largest chili and pepper supplier in the CIS, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Uzbekistan ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Kyrgyzstan, with a X% share.

In Armenia, chili and pepper exports expanded at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2023. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Uzbekistan (X% per year) and Kyrgyzstan (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The export price in the CIS stood at $X per ton in 2023, rising by X% against the previous year. In general, the export price posted a buoyant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the export prices reached the peak figure in 2023 and is likely to see steady growth in the near future.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Armenia ($X per ton), while Kazakhstan ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Chili And Pepper Imports

Imports in CIS

In 2023, supplies from abroad of chilies and peppers (green) was finally on the rise to reach X tons for the first time since 2020, thus ending a two-year declining trend. Over the period under review, imports recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of X%. The volume of import peaked at X tons in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2023, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, chili and pepper imports rose remarkably to $X in 2023. Overall, imports, however, recorded a mild decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of import peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2023, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2023, Russia (X tons) was the major importer of chilies and peppers (green), committing X% of total imports. Kazakhstan (X tons) ranks second in terms of the total imports with a X% share, followed by Belarus (X%). Azerbaijan (X tons), Kyrgyzstan (X tons), Moldova (X tons) and Armenia (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

Russia experienced a relatively flat trend pattern with regard to volume of imports of chilies and peppers (green). At the same time, Armenia (X%), Kyrgyzstan (X%), Azerbaijan (X%), Belarus (X%) and Moldova (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Armenia emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in the CIS, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2023. By contrast, Kazakhstan (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2023, the share of Belarus, Azerbaijan, Kyrgyzstan and Armenia increased by X, X, X and X percentage points, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Russia ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported chilies and peppers (green) in the CIS, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Kazakhstan ($X), with an X% share of total imports. It was followed by Belarus, with a X% share.

In Russia, chili and pepper imports shrank by an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2023. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Kazakhstan (X% per year) and Belarus (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The import price in the CIS stood at $X per ton in 2023, declining by X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price saw a slight setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2022 when the import price increased by X%. Over the period under review, import prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2023, import prices failed to regain momentum.

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

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

Source: IndexBox Platform