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Pepper market in Niger

Release date: Mar 28, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

Niger's pepper market volume expanded sharply from 1 719 t in 2018 to 3 717 t in 2020, driven by rising imports as the country relies heavily on food imports including fresh peppers. The agricultural sector remained a key economic pillar, contributing 43% to GDP and employing 80% of the workforce, supporting overall demand.

Market growth slowed after 2020, with volume reaching 3 888 t in 2022 before declining to 3 760 t in 2023. The mining sector's increased contribution to GDP from July 2023 onward may have indirectly affected agricultural investment and market conditions.

In 2024, fresh pepper prices surged by up to 37% due to supply shortages amid sustained demand, while the government organized the SAHEL-NIGER 2024 agricultural fair and implemented local content policies in extractive industries, highlighting continued focus on agricultural promotion and market regulation.

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 Niger
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in Niger in kind, 2018-2023, t
  2. 5.1.2. Annual dynamics of production in Niger 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, 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, 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 Niger in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Niger 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 Niger in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Niger 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 Niger, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Niger 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 Niger in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Niger 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 Niger in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Niger 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 Niger, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Niger 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 Niger in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Niger 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 Niger in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Niger 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 Niger, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Niger 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 Niger in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Niger 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 Niger in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Niger 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 Niger, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Niger 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 pepper in Niger

In kind, 2017-2020, t

From 2017 to 2020, Niger held the 19th position globally in pepper production.

Top producers of pepper, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of pepper, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Niger's pepper production increased for the third year in a row. In 2020, the country produced 3 684 tonnes of pepper, marking a sharp rise of 34.2% compared to the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, production grew by 249.1%, with a compound annual growth rate of 51.7%.

Annual dynamics of production in Niger in kind, 2017-2020, t

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	72.6%	50.7%	34.2%	51.7%

Source: SHEV.io

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

The market showed volatility during the observed period. Production reached its lowest point in 2017 and peaked in 2019, with a 2.6-fold difference between these years. In 2020, pepper output in Niger was valued at 1 668 thousand US dollars, down 5.1% from the previous year. The highest value was recorded in 2019 at 1 757 thousand US dollars, while the largest increase occurred in 2018 at 75.7%.

Annual dynamics of production in Niger in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	75.7%	46.2%	(5.1%)	34.6%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports pepper from Niger

Exports in kind, t

The market exhibited volatile behavior during these years. Exports reached their minimum in 2020 and their maximum in 2017, with a 3.2-fold variation between these points. In 2020, Niger exported 121.6 tonnes of pepper, which is 41.8% lower than the previous year. The largest decline was recorded in 2018 at 55.3%, while the largest increase occurred in 2019 at 18.9%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(55.3%)	18.9%	(41.8%)	(32.4%)

Source: SHEV.io

Throughout 2017-2020, Nigeria dominated the geographical structure of Niger's pepper exports in kind, accounting for 95.9% of total flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, K $ US

The market showed an unstable trend over this timeframe. Exports were lowest in 2020 and highest in 2017, reflecting a 4.6-fold gap. In 2020, Niger's pepper exports amounted to 55.0 thousand US dollars, down 58.9% compared to 2019. The largest increase was recorded in 2019 at 15.4%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(54.5%)	15.4%	(58.9%)	(40.0%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, 97.3% of Niger's pepper exports in value terms were directed to Nigeria, making this market overwhelmingly dominant.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports pepper to Niger

Imports in kind, t

The market displayed volatile behavior during these years. Imports reached their lowest point in 2018 and peaked in 2020, with a 2.1-fold amplitude between these years. In 2020, Niger imported 154.4 tonnes of pepper, up 80.1% from the prior year. The minimum value was recorded in 2018 at 73.3 tonnes, while the largest decline occurred in 2018 at 22.9%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(22.9%)	17.0%	80.1%	17.5%

Source: SHEV.io

Over 2017-2020, Morocco (37.9% of imports in kind), Nigeria (36.2% of imports in kind), and China (16.4% of imports in kind) were the main sources for Niger's pepper imports, together representing 90.5% of total flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, K $ US

Niger's imported pepper volumes increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, imports reached 41.0 thousand US dollars, equivalent to a 105.9% rise compared to 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports grew by 322.1%, with a compound annual growth rate of 61.6%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	8.9%	88.3%	105.9%	61.6%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, China (31.6% of imports in value terms), Morocco (26.5% of imports in value terms), and Nigeria (14.9% of imports in value terms) were the primary suppliers of pepper to Niger, jointly accounting for 73.0% 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 Niger in value, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io