In 2024, Ethiopia leads global pepper production with 416.69 thousand metric tons, followed by Vietnam and Brazil. Significant year-on-year growth was observed in Tajikistan (10.65%), whereas Malaysia and Namibia showed substantial progress at 2.46% and 6.26% respectively. Conversely, Thailand and the Philippines experienced notable declines by 11.19% and 17.66% respectively. Over five years, emerging economies like Namibia have shown significant growth, contrasting with shrinking outputs from Madagascar and Ecuador.
Future trends suggest increased output from Africa as agricultural practices improve, while climate change threats may challenge traditional growing regions, impacting their production stability.
Top countries in Pepper Production by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Metric Tons | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Ethiopia | 416,690 | 2023 | +2.86% | +4.85% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Vietnam | 313,460 | 2023 | +3.71% | +3.6% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Brazil | 124,190 | 2023 | +3.75% | +4.09% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Indonesia | 91,430 | 2023 | +0.63% | +0.55% | View data |
| 5 | 5 India | 69,610 | 2023 | +1.09% | +1.07% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Tajikistan | 56,140 | 2023 | +6.97% | +10.65% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Sri Lanka | 49,000 | 2023 | +3.1% | +0.31% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Bulgaria | 48,890 | 2023 | -2% | -1.21% | View data |
| 9 | 9 China | 40,750 | 2023 | +0.44% | +0.81% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Malaysia | 36,460 | 2023 | +2.01% | +2.46% | View data |
