Chillies and peppers, dry (Capsicum spp., Pimenta spp.), raw — Gross in South Africa

South Africa: Chillies and peppers, dry (Capsicum spp., Pimenta spp.), raw — Gross was 279,415 1000 SLC in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
279,415 1000 SLC
Change on year
up 18.6%
World rank
29th
of 44 countries
All-time high
279,415 1000 SLC
in 2024
All-time low
17,600 1000 SLC
in 1991
Years of data
34
1991–2024

Chillies and peppers, dry (Capsicum spp., Pimenta spp.), raw — Gross in South Africa, 1991–2024

0100.0k200.0k300.0k1991200720241991: 17.6k 1000 SLC1992: 22.2k 1000 SLC1993: 26.6k 1000 SLC1994: 26.3k 1000 SLC1995: 27.4k 1000 SLC1996: 31.4k 1000 SLC1997: 28.1k 1000 SLC1998: 27.6k 1000 SLC1999: 27.2k 1000 SLC2000: 30.2k 1000 SLC2001: 35.2k 1000 SLC2002: 45.3k 1000 SLC2003: 47.2k 1000 SLC2004: 45.3k 1000 SLC2005: 42.0k 1000 SLC2006: 49.2k 1000 SLC2007: 60.5k 1000 SLC2008: 68.3k 1000 SLC2009: 70.7k 1000 SLC2010: 79.4k 1000 SLC2011: 106.4k 1000 SLC2012: 132.1k 1000 SLC2013: 142.2k 1000 SLC2014: 159.5k 1000 SLC2015: 162.3k 1000 SLC2016: 192.4k 1000 SLC2017: 197.0k 1000 SLC2018: 204.0k 1000 SLC2019: 205.9k 1000 SLC2020: 244.6k 1000 SLC2021: 234.4k 1000 SLC2022: 244.0k 1000 SLC2023: 235.5k 1000 SLC2024: 279.4k 1000 SLC

Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in 1000 SLC.

Analysis

South Africa recorded 279,415 1000 SLC for chillies and peppers, dry (capsicum spp., pimenta spp.), raw — gross in 2024. That is the highest value across all 34 years on record.

The figure is up 18.6% on the previous year and up 75.2% over ten years.

Over the whole period, chillies and peppers, dry (capsicum spp., pimenta spp.), raw — gross in South Africa peaked at 279,415 1000 SLC in 2024 and was at its lowest, 17,600 1000 SLC, in 1991.

That places South Africa 29th out of 44 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Chillies and peppers, dry (Capsicum spp., Pimenta spp.), raw — Gross in South Africa, year by year

Annual values for Chillies and peppers, dry (Capsicum spp., Pimenta spp.), raw — Gross Production Value (current thousand SLC) in South Africa, 1991 to 2024.
Year 1000 SLC Change
1991 17,600 1000 SLC
1992 22,172 1000 SLC +26.0%
1993 26,610 1000 SLC +20.0%
1994 26,252 1000 SLC -1.3%
1995 27,389 1000 SLC +4.3%
1996 31,413 1000 SLC +14.7%
1997 28,102 1000 SLC -10.5%
1998 27,634 1000 SLC -1.7%
1999 27,189 1000 SLC -1.6%
2000 30,220 1000 SLC +11.1%
2001 35,153 1000 SLC +16.3%
2002 45,291 1000 SLC +28.8%
2003 47,168 1000 SLC +4.1%
2004 45,334 1000 SLC -3.9%
2005 41,973 1000 SLC -7.4%
2006 49,243 1000 SLC +17.3%
2007 60,493 1000 SLC +22.8%
2008 68,321 1000 SLC +12.9%
2009 70,660 1000 SLC +3.4%
2010 79,386 1000 SLC +12.3%
2011 106,391 1000 SLC +34.0%
2012 132,090 1000 SLC +24.2%
2013 142,226 1000 SLC +7.7%
2014 159,510 1000 SLC +12.2%
2015 162,286 1000 SLC +1.7%
2016 192,371 1000 SLC +18.5%
2017 197,004 1000 SLC +2.4%
2018 203,982 1000 SLC +3.5%
2019 205,910 1000 SLC +0.9%
2020 244,611 1000 SLC +18.8%
2021 234,446 1000 SLC -4.2%
2022 243,963 1000 SLC +4.1%
2023 235,523 1000 SLC -3.5%
2024 279,415 1000 SLC +18.6%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1990s 26,040 1000 SLC 17,600 1000 SLC 31,413 1000 SLC 9
2000s 49,386 1000 SLC 30,220 1000 SLC 70,660 1000 SLC 10
2010s 158,116 1000 SLC 79,386 1000 SLC 205,910 1000 SLC 10
2020s 247,592 1000 SLC 234,446 1000 SLC 279,415 1000 SLC 5

Countries ranked near South Africa

  1. 26 Malawi 333,817 1000 SLC compare
  2. 27 Egypt 320,936 1000 SLC compare
  3. 28 Romania 309,669 1000 SLC compare
  4. 30 Morocco 223,493 1000 SLC compare
  5. 31 Kenya 216,387 1000 SLC compare
  6. 32 Ghana 203,072 1000 SLC compare

See the full ranking of 51 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is chillies and peppers, dry (capsicum spp., pimenta spp.), raw — gross in South Africa?
Chillies and peppers, dry (capsicum spp., pimenta spp.), raw — gross in South Africa was 279,415 1000 SLC in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
What is the highest chillies and peppers, dry (capsicum spp., pimenta spp.), raw — gross recorded in South Africa?
The highest recorded value was 279,415 1000 SLC in 2024.
What is the lowest chillies and peppers, dry (capsicum spp., pimenta spp.), raw — gross recorded in South Africa?
The lowest recorded value was 17,600 1000 SLC in 1991.
How does South Africa rank for chillies and peppers, dry (capsicum spp., pimenta spp.), raw — gross?
South Africa ranks 29th out of 44 countries with data for 2024.
Is chillies and peppers, dry (capsicum spp., pimenta spp.), raw — gross rising or falling in South Africa?
Over the last ten years it is up 75.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this South Africa data come from?
The figures come from Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, published as part of Chillies and peppers, dry (Capsicum spp., Pimenta spp.), raw — Gross Production Value (current thousand SLC). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Chillies and peppers, dry (Capsicum spp., Pimenta spp.), raw — Gross Production Value (current thousand SLC)
Unit
1000 SLC
Source
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
Licence
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51 places, 1,573 data points, 1991–2024
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