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Pepper market in Asia

Release date: Mar 28, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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"Asia" region includes following countries:

China

Hong Kong

Japan

North Korea

South Korea

Macao

Mongolia

Afghanistan

Bangladesh

Bhutan

Sri Lanka

India

Iran

Maldives

Nepal

Pakistan

Brunei Darussalam

Myanmar

Cambodia

Indonesia

Laos

Malaysia

the Philippines

Timor-Leste

Singapore

Vietnam

Thailand

Kazakhstan

Kyrgyzstan

Tajikistan

Turkmenistan

Uzbekistan

Azerbaijan

Armenia

Bahrain

Cyprus

Georgia

Palestine

Iraq

Israel

Jordan

Kuwait

Lebanon

Oman

Qatar

Saudi Arabia

Syria

Turkey

the United Arab Emirates

Yemen

Earlier Report Observations

Between 2018 and 2019, pepper production in Asia rose from 595.8 thousand tons to 674.5 thousand tons, driven by the expansion of cultivation in key growing regions like Barabanki. The market volume, however, contracted from 546.9 thousand tons to 501.4 thousand tons over the same period.

In 2020, COVID-19 lockdowns severely disrupted supply chains and dampened demand, pushing the market volume down to 456.3 thousand tons. After restrictions eased, the market recovered to 515.1 thousand tons in 2021 and remained steady at 512.7 thousand tons in 2022, supported by ongoing production expansion and lower edible oil prices that encouraged consumption. By 2023, the market volume reached 551.5 thousand tons.

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 Asia
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in Asia in kind, 2018-2023, K t
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, K t
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to China in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to China by countries, 2018-2024, K t
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.1.3. Imports in value, M $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to China in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to China by countries, 2018-2024, M $ 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 China, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to China 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, K t
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to China in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to China by countries, 2018-2024, K t
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.2.3. Imports in value, M $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to China in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to China by countries, 2018-2024, M $ 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 China, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to China 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, K t
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from China in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from China by countries, 2018-2024, K t
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.1.3. Exports in value, M $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from China in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from China by countries, 2018-2024, M $ 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 China, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from China 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, K t
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from China in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from China by countries, 2018-2024, K t
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.2.3. Exports in value, M $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from China in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from China by countries, 2018-2024, M $ 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 China, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from China by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
8. Trade balance
1. 8.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
  1. 8.1.1. In kind, K t
  2. 8.1.2. In value, M $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, K t
  2. 8.2.2. In value, M $ 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 pepper in Asia

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

Top producers of pepper, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of pepper, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Pepper production in Asia experienced a two-year growth period before declining. In 2019, production reached its peak at 674.5 thousand tons, marking a significant 13.2% increase. However, in 2020, production fell to 641.4 thousand tons, representing a modest 4.9% decrease compared to the previous year. Over the entire 2017-2020 period, production grew by 20%, with an average annual growth rate of 6.3%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	11.4%	13.2%	(4.9%)	6.3%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports pepper from Asia

Exports in kind, K t

Export volumes of pepper from Asia showed considerable volatility during this period. The lowest point occurred in 2018 with just 110.7 thousand tons, representing a substantial 42.5% decline. The following year saw a dramatic recovery with a 147.7% increase. By 2020, exports reached 288.7 thousand tons, which was 5.3% higher than 2019 and represented the peak volume. Overall, there was a 2.6-fold difference between the minimum and maximum values.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Asia in kind, 2017-2020, K t

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(42.5%)	147.7%	5.3%	14.4%

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, pepper exports from Asia were distributed across numerous markets. The United States accounted for 15.6% of export volumes, Germany represented 4.0%, and the Netherlands contributed 2.7%. Together, these three markets represented just 22.3% of total export flows, indicating a broad geographical distribution.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, M $ US

Pepper exports from Asia in value terms declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, exports amounted to 967 million US dollars, representing a 2.4% decrease compared to 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, export values fell by 41.5%, equivalent to an average annual decline of 16.4%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(31.5%)	(12.5%)	(2.4%)	(16.4%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, the value of pepper exports from Asia was widely distributed across trading partners. The United States accounted for 16.9% of export value, Germany represented 4.8%, and the Netherlands contributed 3.4%. Collectively, these three countries represented only 25.1% of total export value, demonstrating significant market diversification.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports pepper to Asia

Imports in kind, K t

Pepper imports to Asia increased for the second consecutive year. In 2020, import volumes reached 103.6 thousand tons, showing a slight 2.4% year-over-year increase. The lowest point occurred in 2018 with 61.8 thousand tons, representing a 20.5% decline. The following year saw a substantial 63.8% recovery. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports grew by 33.3%, equivalent to an average annual growth rate of 10.1%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Asia in kind, 2017-2020, K t

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(20.5%)	63.8%	2.4%	10.1%

Source: SHEV.io

During the 2017-2020 period, Brazil and Madagascar were the leading sources of pepper imports to Asia. Brazil accounted for 11.2% of total import volumes, while Madagascar represented 0.8%.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, M $ US

After declining for two years, pepper imports to Asia in value terms increased in 2020. Import value reached 476 million US dollars, representing a 4.4% increase compared to the previous year. The lowest value occurred in 2019 at 456 million US dollars, following a 20.5% decline in 2018. Over the 2017-2020 period, import values decreased by 21.1%, equivalent to an average annual decline of 7.6%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(20.5%)	(4.9%)	4.4%	(7.6%)

Source: SHEV.io

Throughout the 2017-2020 period, Brazil, the United States, and Madagascar formed the core sources of pepper imports to Asia in value terms. Brazil accounted for 10.1% of import value, the United States represented 0.7%, and Madagascar contributed 0.6%. Together, these three countries accounted for 11.4% of total import flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io