Key Market Indicators
Nigerien spice consumption is projected to reach approximately 20,700 metric tons by 2028, increasing from 18,000 metric tons in 2023. This growth is marked by an average annual increase of 2.3%. Since 2019, the demand for spices in Niger has risen by an average of 3.7% each year. In the global ranking of spice consumption, Bangladesh, Indonesia, and Thailand hold the second, third, and fourth positions, respectively. Conversely, Nigerien spice production is expected to decline, reaching around 16,100 metric tons by 2028, down from 17,000 metric tons in 2023. This represents an average annual decrease of 1.1%. Since 2019, spice production in Niger has been decreasing by an average of 2.2% each year. In 2023, Niger ranked 36th in spice production, with Russia surpassing it at the same level of 17,000 metric tons. The leading producers in this sector are China, Nigeria, and Indonesia, holding the second, third, and fourth positions, respectively.
