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Pepper market in Oceania, 2026

Release date: Mar 28, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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"Oceania" region includes following countries:

Australia

Christmas Island

Cocos (Keeling) Islands

Heard Island and McDonald Islands

New Zealand

Norfolk Island

Solomon Islands

Fiji

New Caledonia

Vanuatu

Papua New Guinea

Kiribati

Guam

Nauru

Northern Mariana Islands

United States Minor Outlying Islands

Micronesia

Marshall Islands

Palau

American Samoa

Cook Islands

French Polynesia

Niue

Pitcairn Islands

Tokelau

Tonga

Tuvalu

Wallis and Futuna Islands

Samoa

Earlier Report Observations

The pepper market in Oceania experienced significant fluctuations in both volume and value between 2018 and 2023. In physical terms, market volume started at 4 406 t in 2018, dipped slightly the following year, then surged to a peak of 5 635 t in 2021 before contracting over the next two years.

The market's value followed a similar pattern, reaching its highest point of 30.6 million USD in 2022 after a sharp increase in 2021. By 2023, the market volume stabilized at 4 576 t, a marginal decrease from the previous year, while the market value declined to 27.8 million USD.

In 2024, the International Pepper Festival in Rochecorbon, France, gathered spice producers, chefs, and taste artisans worldwide to promote pepper culture and diversity, reflecting continued international attention to the Piper genus.

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. 4.1.2. In value
    1. 4.1.2.1. Production, 2018-2023
    2. 4.1.2.2. Imports, 2018-2024
    3. 4.1.2.3. Exports, 2018-2024
    4. 4.1.2.4. Market size, 2018-2023
2. 4.2. Market Trends and Factors
5. Production
1. 5.1. Production in Oceania
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in Oceania in kind, 2018-2023, t
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. Exports
1. 6.1. Exports (Direct Data*)
  1. 6.1.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 6.1.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Australia in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Australia by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.1.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Australia in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Australia by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 6.1.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.1.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Australia, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Australia by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
2. 6.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
  1. 6.2.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 6.2.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Australia in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Australia by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.2.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Australia in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Australia by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 6.2.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.2.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Australia, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Australia by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
7. Imports
1. 7.1. Imports (Direct Data*)
  1. 7.1.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 7.1.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Australia in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Australia by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.1.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Australia in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Australia by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 7.1.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.1.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Australia, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Australia by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
2. 7.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 7.2.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Australia in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Australia by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.2.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Australia in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Australia by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 7.2.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.2.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Australia, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Australia 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 Oceania

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Top producers of pepper, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of pepper, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Oceania's pepper production declined after two years of growth. In 2020, the region produced 221.7 t of pepper, marking a modest decrease of 5.6% from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, production rose by 65.5%, with an average annual growth rate of 18.3%. The highest output was recorded in 2019 at 234.9 t, while the largest year-on-year increase occurred in 2018 at 51.9%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	51.9%	15.5%	(5.6%)	18.3%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports pepper from Oceania

Exports in kind, t

The market exhibited significant volatility during these years. Exports reached their lowest point in 2017 and peaked in 2019, with a fourfold difference between these extremes. In 2020, foreign pepper supplies from Oceania totaled 353 t, down 12.4% from the previous year. The maximum value was recorded in 2019 at 403 t, and the largest increase occurred in 2018 at 251.7%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	251.7%	13.7%	(12.4%)	51.9%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, the export partner landscape for pepper in kind was highly diverse. The United Kingdom (12.6% of exports in kind), Malaysia (11.2%), and the United States (10.9%) together accounted for only 34.7% of total flows, with the remaining 65.3% distributed among numerous other countries.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, K $ US

Oceania's pepper export value declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, exports were recorded at 1 840 K $ US, showing a sharp reduction of 25.3% compared to 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, exports decreased by 43.5%, equating to an annualized rate of 17.3%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(12.8%)	(13.3%)	(25.3%)	(17.3%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, the country structure of pepper exports in value terms remained highly diversified. Malaysia (19.0% of exports in value terms), Germany (7.1%), and the United States (6.3%) together accounted for only 32.5% of total flows, while a long tail of smaller markets made up the remaining 67.5%.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports pepper to Oceania

Imports in kind, t

The market showed signs of volatility over the observed period. Imports peaked in 2017 and fell to their lowest point in 2019, with a 3.8-fold difference between these years. In 2020, foreign pepper supplies to Oceania amounted to 4 860 t, representing an 8.2% increase year-on-year. The minimum value was recorded in 2019 at 4 494 t, and the largest decline occurred in 2018 at 73.1%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(73.1%)	(1.4%)	8.2%	(34.1%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Vietnam dominated Oceania's pepper imports in kind, accounting for 76.9% of the total, while the remaining flows were distributed among a broad group of smaller countries.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, K $ US

Oceania's pepper import value declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, imports were recorded at 22 221 K $ US, which is 3.8% lower than in 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, imports decreased by 76.8%, equating to an annualized rate of 38.6%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(72.3%)	(13.0%)	(3.8%)	(38.6%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, the leading sources for pepper imports in value terms to Oceania were Vietnam (68.4% of imports in value terms), India (7.6%), and South Africa (7.4%), which together accounted for 83.4% of total flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io