Africa: Chili And Pepper Market 2024

Chili And Pepper Market Size in Africa

After two years of decline, the African chili and pepper market increased by X% to $X in 2023. The market value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2023; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, consumption reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Chili And Pepper Production in Africa

In value terms, chili and pepper production soared to $X in 2023 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2023; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, production reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

The countries with the highest volumes of production in 2023 were Nigeria (X tons), Egypt (X tons) and Tunisia (X tons), with a combined X% share of total production. Algeria, Morocco, Niger and Benin lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of production, amongst the leading producing countries, was attained by Niger (with a CAGR of X%), while production for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

The average chili and pepper yield declined dramatically to X tons per ha in 2023, which is down by X% compared with the previous year's figure. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2023; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2022 when the yield increased by X%. As a result, the yield attained the peak level of X tons per ha, and then reduced sharply 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 total area harvested in terms of chilies and peppers (green) production in Africa skyrocketed to X ha, increasing by X% compared with 2022. Overall, the harvested area, however, continues to indicate a noticeable curtailment. The level of harvested area peaked at X ha in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2023, the harvested area failed to regain momentum.

Chili And Pepper Exports

Exports in Africa

In 2023, after three years of growth, there was decline in shipments abroad of chilies and peppers (green), when their volume decreased by X% to X tons. Total exports indicated a buoyant increase from 2012 to 2023: its volume 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, exports increased by X% against 2018 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2022, and then fell slightly in the following year.

In value terms, chili and pepper exports skyrocketed to $X in 2023. In general, exports, however, posted a buoyant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of X%. The level of export peaked in 2023 and is likely to see steady growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

The shipments of the one major exporters of chilies and peppers (green), namely Morocco, represented more than two-thirds of total export.

Morocco was also the fastest-growing in terms of the chilies and peppers (green) exports, with a CAGR of X% from 2012 to 2023. While the share of Morocco (X p.p.) increased significantly, the shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Morocco ($X) also remains the largest chili and pepper supplier in Africa.

In Morocco, chili and pepper exports increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2023.

Export Prices by Country

In 2023, the export price in Africa amounted to $X per ton, rising by X% against the previous year. Export price indicated a pronounced increase from 2012 to 2023: its price 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, chili and pepper export price decreased by X% against 2017 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton; afterwards, it flattened through to 2023.

As there is only one major export destination, the average price level is determined by prices for Morocco.

From 2012 to 2023, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Morocco amounted to X% per year.

Chili And Pepper Imports

Imports in Africa

In 2023, the amount of chilies and peppers (green) imported in Africa soared to X tons, picking up by X% on 2022 figures. Overall, imports posted a buoyant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The volume of import peaked in 2023 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, chili and pepper imports skyrocketed to $X in 2023. In general, imports showed a strong expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of import peaked in 2023 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

Nigeria was the key importer of chilies and peppers (green) in Africa, with the volume of imports resulting at X tons, which was near X% of total imports in 2023. South Africa (X tons) held a X% share (based on physical terms) of total imports, which put it in second place, followed by Mauritania (X%). The following importers - Swaziland (X tons), Benin (X tons), Libya (X tons), Mozambique (X tons), Lesotho (X tons) and Cabo Verde (X tons) - together made up X% of total imports.

Nigeria was also the fastest-growing in terms of the chilies and peppers (green) imports, with a CAGR of X% from 2012 to 2023. At the same time, Benin (X%), Mauritania (X%), Lesotho (X%), Swaziland (X%), South Africa (X%), Mozambique (X%) and Cabo Verde (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. By contrast, Libya (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of Nigeria (X p.p.), Mauritania (X p.p.), South Africa (X p.p.), Benin (X p.p.) and Swaziland (X p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total imports from 2012-2023, the share of Libya (X p.p.) displayed negative dynamics. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

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

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

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Africa stood at $X per ton in 2023, increasing by X% against the previous year. In general, the import price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 an increase of X% against the previous year. 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 Cabo Verde ($X per ton), while Benin ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform