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10 World’s Biggest Pepper Producers

10 World’s Biggest Pepper Producers- According FAO Statistical Corporate Database (FAOSTAT) in 2023, there are 10 World’s Biggest Producers of Pepper in 2021. Functionally, pepper can be known as multifunction in supporting human life. Many people used and processed these aromatic plants as food spice, medicinal substance, and some agrochemical products. In terms of pharmacy industries, some pepper treats several diseases such as urological problems, skin, liver and stomach ailments. In addition, Piper species has positive affect on natural antioxidants and antimicrobial agents in food preservation.

10 World’s Biggest Pepper Producers- Huge of Pepper Production

Taxonomically, these plants are belonged to Order: Piperales; Family: Piperaceae; Subfamily: Piperoideae. The Piperaceae family includes members of flowering plants in the form of shrubs, often climbs using sticky roots, and has a characteristic that the leaves often smell aromatic or spicy taste.

In the world’s, the production and harvested areas of peppers is in increasing trends. It can be seen from the statistic from 1970 to 2021. In the year of 1970, the world’s harvested areas of pepper are just only 194,511 hectares (ha) with world’s production of pepper reached 102,611 tons. After more than 50 years, exactly in the year of 2021, the world’s harvested areas became 678,215 hectares (ha) with world’s production of pepper reached 793,818 tons.

The World’s Production and Harvested Areas of Pepper From 1970 to 2021

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YearsWorld’s Harvested Areas of PepperWorld’s Production of Pepper
(Hectare(ha))Tons
1970194,511102,611
1971202,499110,391
1972197,791114,039
1973203,520121,567
1974204,143128,361
1975201,462127,045
1976207,613156,081
1977212,691154,930
1978194,696168,612
1979224,533168,164
1980228,163178,582
1981234,175161,581
1982232,248166,326
1983233,703152,387
1984232,102154,701
1985229,024142,564
1986252,422170,122
1987268,836172,893
1988312,319229,968
1989337,248249,622
1990354,453287,865
1991359,202284,310
1992361,098242,499
1993372,598243,548
1994361,773224,636
1995364,095238,479
1996381,320240,434
1997358,778237,286
1998374,352258,685
1999441,730304,940
2000419,518315,081
2001466,817359,407
2002494,400398,980
2003517,614421,771
2004534,893426,981
2005523,388446,973
2006636,663467,242
2007620,789461,805
2008567,250446,041
2009612,656457,981
2010563,053418,346
2011541,403419,451
2012558,557414,340
2013502,494453,876
2014520,369491,394
2015555,561547,124
2016592,734592,321
2017601,467668,724
2018670,122785,839
2019659,594784,041
2020679,561781,638
2021678,215793,818
Source : FAOSTAT, 2023

Statistically, in continental region, there are some main area of pepper cultivations. Geographically, based on the continent regions, Asia and American continent still become the major area of cultivations. Asia contributes 71% of World production around 567 thousand tons of Pepper in 2021. Meanwhile, Americas contributes 17% of World Production around 134 thousand tons. Africa and Oceania still minor production with 91 thousand tons and 129 tons of pepper, respectively. Overall, the World’s Production of Pepper in 2021 reached 793 thousand tons with harvested area around 678 thousand hectares (Ha).

10 World’s Biggest Pepper Producers Based on Continent in 2021

Based on the Country regions, there are 10 World’s Biggest Pepper Production. These data came from FAO Statistical Corporate Database (FAOSTAT) in 2023. Here is the Rank of Pepper production based on the Country.

Table Rank of 10 World’s Biggest Pepper Producers

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RankCountriesProduction of Pepper in 2021
(Tons)
1Viet Nam288,167
2Brazil118,057
3Indonesia81,219
4Burkina Faso67,983
5India64,816
6Sri Lanka42,485
7China, mainland33,133
8Malaysia31,636
9Tajikistan21,269
10Mexico9,841
Source : FAOSTAT, 2023

Brief Description of 10 World’s Biggest Pepper Producers

1.Vietnam       

Vietnam still became the biggest producer of Pepper in 2021. According to FAO Statistical Corporate Database (FAOSTAT) of 2023, the production of pepper from Vietnam reached 288,167 tons. Geographically, in Vietnam, there are some biggest cultivation areas of peppers. These located in some provinces, namely Dak Lak, Dak Nang, Dong Nai, Bihn Phuoc, Ba Ria-Vung Tau, Gia Lai. Most of the cultivation of pepper are concentrated in Central Highlands and Southern region. Based on the cultivars, there are some kind peppers plated in Vietnam. Statistically, these are Black pepper, White pepper, ground pepper, red pepper, and green pepper.

2. Brazil

Brazil is the second-biggest producer of Pepper in 2021 and biggest producers from America Continent. According to FAO Statistical Corporate Database (FAOSTAT) in 2021, the production of Pepper from Samba Country (Brazil) reached 118,057 tons. Geographically, the pepper cultivation in Brazil located in some state. These main cultivation states are Para, Espirito Santo, Bahia, Maranhao. Based on the cultivars, Black Pepper (Piper ningrum) is the most popular pepper in Brazil. Some of the productions of Pepper from Brazil are exported to some countries around Europe and American region/ continent.

3.Indonesia

Indonesia still became the biggest three of pepper producer in the world. According to FAO Statistical Corporate Database in 2023, the production of Pepper from Indonesia reached 81,219 tons in 2021. Geographically, there are main are of pepper production in this country. The province of Kepulauan Bangka Belitung, Lampung, Sumatera Selatan, Jawa Timur, Kalimantan Barat, Sulawesi Selatan, Sulawesi Tenggara are some provinces in Indonesia that have the biggest production of Pepper. Based on the type of pepper, Black pepper, White pepper, green pepper, and red pepper are some of the cultivars which was planted in some Indonesia regions.

4. Burkina Faso

Burkina Faso still one of the world’s largest producers of pepper. According to FAO Statistical Corporate Database (FAOSTAT), the production pepper from Burkina Faso reached 67,983 tons in 2021.

5.India 

India is the fifth biggest producer of Pepper. Statistically, the production of Pepper from India reached 64,816 tons in 2021. Geographically, in India, there are some states that become the main area of Pepper cultivation. Some states are Kerala, Karnataka, Assam, Tamil Nandu. Of all the states, Kerala and Karnataka still become the main contributor to India’s Pepper production. Specifically, Kerala contributes more than 50% and Karnataka around 35% to national production.

6.Sri Lanka        

Sri Lanka is the sixth biggest producer of Pepper. Statistically, the production of Pepper from Sri Lanka reached 42,485 tons in 2021. Geographically, there are some districts in Sri Lanka that has become the main cultivation area of pepper. Matale, Kandy, Kegalle, Badulla, Ratnapura, Monaragala, and Kurunegala are some districts in Sri Lanka that become the backbone of Pepper production in Sri Lanka

7.China, mainland         

China is seventh-biggest producer of Pepper in the World. According to FAO Statistical Database in 2021, the production of Pepper from China reached 33,131 tons. Geographically, there are some provinces in China that become the main area of Pepper. Some provinces are Guizhou, Henan, Yunnan, Jiangsu, Hunan, Shandong, Guangdong, Liaoning.

8. Malaysia        

Malaysia is the seventh-biggest producer of Pepper in 2020. Based on the FAO Statistical Database in 2021, the production of Pepper from Malaysia reached 33,133 tons. Statistically, Sarawak region still become the major area of Pepper cultivation in Malaysia. Around 90% of Pepper in Malaysia come from Sarawak. Genetically, Kuching cultivar is one of the popular peppers planted in Sarawak.

9.Tajikistan       

Tajikistan is the eighth-biggest producer of Pepper in 2021. According to FAO Statistical Database in 2023, the production of Pepper from Tajikistan reached 21,269 tons.

10.Mexico           

Mexico is the 10th biggest producer of Pepper in 2021. According to FAO Statistical Database in 2020, the production of Pepper from Mexico reached 9,841 tons. Geographically, in Mexico, there are some states which has huge contribution to National pepper production in Mexico. These states are Veracruz, Tabasco, Chiapas, Puebla, and Oaxaca. Based on the cultivar, White, Black, and Green are some of the planted peppers in Mexico.



Bibliography of 10 World’s Biggest Pepper Producers

FAOSTAT. 2023.Production of Pepper (piper spp.): top ten producers. Accessed via https://www.fao.org/faostat/en/#data/QCL/visualize   on May 2nd, 2023.

Agri exchange. 2022. India Production of Pepper. Accessed via https://agriexchange.apeda.gov.in/India%20Production/India_Productions.aspx?hscode=1096 on June 2nd, 2022.

K-Agriculture. 2022. Vietnam pepper production industry: Towards sustainable development accessed via https://k-agriculture.com/vietnam-pepper-production-industry-towards-sustainable-development/ on June 2nd, 2022.

Federative Republic of Brazil. 2011. Brazil Country Paper in Pepper Production, Processing and Trade. accessed via http://www.ipcnet.org/admin/data/ses/1329380831thumb.pdf on June 2nd, 2022.

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