Pepper (Piper spp.), raw — Production in Asia

Asia: Pepper (Piper spp.), raw — Production was 670,294 t in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
670,294 t
Change on year
up 4.3%
Rank
1st
of 9 groups
All-time high
709,298 t
in 2021
All-time low
61,825 t
in 1965
Years of data
64
1961–2024

Pepper (Piper spp.), raw — Production in Asia, 1961–2024

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

Analysis

In 2024, pepper (piper spp.), raw — production in Asia stood at 670,294 t.

Compared with earlier readings it is up 4.3% on the previous year and up 73.4% over ten years.

Over the whole period, pepper (piper spp.), raw — production in Asia peaked at 709,298 t in 2021 and was at its lowest, 61,825 t, in 1965.

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

Pepper (Piper spp.), raw — Production in Asia, year by year

Annual values for Pepper (Piper spp.), raw — Production in Asia, 1961 to 2024.
Year t Change
1961 63,356 t —
1962 104,526 t +65.0%
1963 106,128 t +1.5%
1964 92,608 t -12.7%
1965 61,825 t -33.2%
1966 86,876 t +40.5%
1967 74,109 t -14.7%
1968 108,876 t +46.9%
1969 84,060 t -22.8%
1970 84,190 t +0.2%
1971 89,842 t +6.7%
1972 94,065 t +4.7%
1973 90,736 t -3.5%
1974 95,148 t +4.9%
1975 91,285 t -4.1%
1976 117,922 t +29.2%
1977 109,032 t -7.5%
1978 115,103 t +5.6%
1979 112,777 t -2.0%
1980 109,669 t -2.8%
1981 112,635 t +2.7%
1982 108,116 t -4.0%
1983 111,945 t +3.5%
1984 102,747 t -8.2%
1985 95,770 t -6.8%
1986 116,450 t +21.6%
1987 118,498 t +1.8%
1988 160,906 t +35.8%
1989 175,406 t +9.0%
1990 202,052 t +15.2%
1991 187,999 t -7.0%
1992 195,271 t +3.9%
1993 188,123 t -3.7%
1994 175,258 t -6.8%
1995 188,666 t +7.7%
1996 188,487 t -0.1%
1997 197,408 t +4.7%
1998 216,173 t +9.5%
1999 248,702 t +15.0%
2000 251,497 t +1.1%
2001 283,024 t +12.5%
2002 313,245 t +10.7%
2003 324,925 t +3.7%
2004 327,013 t +0.6%
2005 337,321 t +3.2%
2006 354,018 t +4.9%
2007 348,226 t -1.6%
2008 340,435 t -2.2%
2009 359,401 t +5.6%
2010 334,425 t -6.9%
2011 342,972 t +2.6%
2012 340,236 t -0.8%
2013 361,323 t +6.2%
2014 386,544 t +7.0%
2015 428,390 t +10.8%
2016 475,117 t +10.9%
2017 534,648 t +12.5%
2018 595,849 t +11.4%
2019 674,464 t +13.2%
2020 641,431 t -4.9%
2021 709,298 t +10.6%
2022 648,528 t -8.6%
2023 642,527 t -0.9%
2024 670,294 t +4.3%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1960s 86,929 t 61,825 t 108,876 t 9
1970s 100,010 t 84,190 t 117,922 t 10
1980s 121,214 t 95,770 t 175,406 t 10
1990s 198,814 t 175,258 t 248,702 t 10
2000s 323,910 t 251,497 t 359,401 t 10
2010s 447,397 t 334,425 t 674,464 t 10
2020s 662,416 t 641,431 t 709,298 t 5

Countries ranked near Asia

  1. 1 India 126,038 t compare
  2. 2 Brazil 124,925 t compare
  3. 2 Viet Nam 262,230 t compare
  4. 3 Burkina Faso 77,932 t compare
  5. 4 Indonesia 62,625 t compare

See the full ranking of 73 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is pepper (piper spp.), raw — production in Asia?
Pepper (piper spp.), raw — production in Asia was 670,294 t in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
What is the highest pepper (piper spp.), raw — production recorded in Asia?
The highest recorded value was 709,298 t in 2021.
What is the lowest pepper (piper spp.), raw — production recorded in Asia?
The lowest recorded value was 61,825 t in 1965.
How does Asia rank for pepper (piper spp.), raw — production?
Asia ranks 1st out of 9 groups with data for 2024.
Is pepper (piper spp.), raw — production rising or falling in Asia?
Over the last ten years it is up 73.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Asia data come from?
The figures come from Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, published as part of Pepper (Piper spp.), raw — Production. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Pepper (Piper spp.), raw — Production
Unit
t
Source
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
Licence
CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 IGO (FAO)
Coverage
73 places, 3,657 data points, 1961–2024
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