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Capsicum and pimenta fruits market in Ethiopia

Release date: Mar 27, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

Ethiopia's capsicum and pimenta fruits production initially rose from 429.7 thousand tonnes in 2018 to 447.5 thousand tonnes in 2019. This increase was supported by the release of five new pepper varieties, including Marakofana and Bakolocale, by the Ethiopian Institute of Agricultural Research, which aimed to improve yields. Demand from the Ethiopian Spice Factory for specific varieties further encouraged production growth during this period.

Production then entered a decline, falling to 424.8 thousand tonnes in 2020 and 392.5 thousand tonnes in 2021, before stabilizing at 391.6 thousand tonnes in 2022. Supply chain disruptions hampered market access and distribution, contributing to the downturn. Additionally, concerns over pesticide residues and the use of outdated insecticides in fruit and vegetable cultivation affected farming practices and product safety, particularly noted in 2021.

The market showed recovery in 2023, with production increasing to 409.6 thousand tonnes. This rebound coincided with gradual improvements in market infrastructure and evolving regulatory frameworks that began to support sector resilience.

Table of content

1. Disclaimer
2. Terms of use of the report
3. Product codes in the statistical classifications used in the report
4. Key Market Indicators and Trends
1. 4.1. Key Market Indicators
  1. 4.1.1. In kind
    1. 4.1.1.1. Production, 2018-2023
    2. 4.1.1.2. Imports, 2018-2024
    3. 4.1.1.3. Exports, 2018-2024
    4. 4.1.1.4. Market size, 2018-2023
2. 4.2. Market Trends and Factors
5. Production
1. 5.1. Production in Ethiopia
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in Ethiopia in kind, 2018-2023, K t
  2. 5.1.2. Annual dynamics of production in Ethiopia in value, 2018-2023, $ US
2. 5.2. Global production by Country, 2018-2023
  1. 5.2.1. Annual dynamics of production by macroregions in kind, 2018-2023, K t
  2. 5.2.2. Dynamics of production structure by macroregions in kind, 2018-2023
  3. 5.2.3. Annual dynamics of production by country in kind, 2018-2023, K t
  4. 5.2.4. Structure of production by countries in kind, 2018-2023
  5. 5.2.5. Dynamics of peoduction structure by countries in kind, 2018-2023
6. Imports
1. 6.1. Imports (Direct Data*)
  1. 6.1.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 6.1.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Ethiopia in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Ethiopia by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.1.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Ethiopia in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Ethiopia by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 6.1.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.1.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Ethiopia, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Ethiopia by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
2. 6.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
  1. 6.2.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 6.2.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Ethiopia in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Ethiopia by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.2.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Ethiopia in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Ethiopia by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 6.2.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.2.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Ethiopia, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Ethiopia by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
7. Exports
1. 7.1. Exports (Direct Data*)
  1. 7.1.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.1.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Ethiopia in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Ethiopia by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.1.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Ethiopia in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Ethiopia by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 7.1.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.1.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Ethiopia, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Ethiopia by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
2. 7.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.2.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Ethiopia in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Ethiopia by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.2.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Ethiopia in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Ethiopia by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 7.2.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.2.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Ethiopia, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Ethiopia by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
8. Trade balance
1. 8.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
  1. 8.1.1. In kind, t
  2. 8.1.2. In value, K $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, t
  2. 8.2.2. In value, K $ US
9. Top buying and selling countries, 2018-2024
1. 9.1. Direct Data
  1. 9.1.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.1.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers
2. 9.2. Mirror Data
  1. 9.2.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.2.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers

Production capsicum and pimenta fruits in Ethiopia

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

From 2017 to 2020, Ethiopia ranked as the 12th largest global producer of capsicum and pimenta fruits.

Top producers of capsicum and pimenta fruits, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of capsicum and pimenta fruits, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

In 2020, Ethiopia produced 424.8 thousand tonnes of capsicum and pimenta fruits, which represents a 5.1% decrease compared to 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, production declined by 6%, with a compound annual growth rate of 2.1%. The most significant increase occurred in 2019, when production rose by 4.1%.

Annual dynamics of production in Ethiopia in kind, 2017-2020, K t

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(4.9%)	4.1%	(5.1%)	(2.1%)

Source: SHEV.io

Exports capsicum and pimenta fruits from Ethiopia

Exports in kind, kg

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Ethiopia in kind, 2017-2020, kg

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	n/a	n/a	n/a	-

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, Ethiopia's exports of capsicum and pimenta fruits were almost entirely directed to Djibouti, which accounted for 100.0% of total exports in volume.

Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's exports from Ethiopia in kind, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, $ US

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Ethiopia in value, 2017-2020, $ US

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	n/a	n/a	n/a	-

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Djibouti consistently served as the primary and nearly exclusive destination for Ethiopia's capsicum and pimenta fruit exports in value terms, maintaining a 100.0% share.

Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's exports from Ethiopia in value, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Imports capsicum and pimenta fruits to Ethiopia

Imports in kind, kg

The market exhibited volatility during the observed period. Imports reached their lowest point in 2019 and peaked in 2017, with a 1.7-fold difference between these years. In 2020, Ethiopia's import volume of capsicum and pimenta fruits was 346.0 kilograms, reflecting a sharp increase of 50.4% compared to the previous year.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Ethiopia in kind, 2017-2020, kg

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	n/a	n/a	50.4%	(4.6%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Ethiopia's imports of capsicum and pimenta fruits were heavily reliant on China, which supplied 100.0% of total imports in volume.

Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's imports to Ethiopia in kind, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, $ US

The market demonstrated volatility throughout the period. Imports peaked in 2019 and fell to their lowest point in 2020, showing a 14.4-fold difference. In 2020, Ethiopia's import value of capsicum and pimenta fruits amounted to 84 US dollars, marking a significant decline of 93.1% compared to 2019.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Ethiopia in value, 2017-2020, $ US

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	n/a	n/a	(93.1%)	(31.2%)

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, Ethiopia's imports of capsicum and pimenta fruits were predominantly sourced from China, which held a 100.0% share of total imports in value terms.

Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's imports to Ethiopia in value, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io