Indonesia's Pepper Production History: Decline Over the Past Three Years
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Data from Dutch international spice and vegetable company, Ned Spice, shows that Indonesian black and white pepper production has fluctuated over the past decade, but has shown a downward trend in the last three years.
In the 2013/2014 production period, the volume was 55 kilometric tons (KMT).
This figure rose to 59 KMT from 2014 to 2016. Production weight increased again to 61 KMT during 2016-2020, the highest production volume in a decade.
However, the figures have consistently decreased over the past three years. In 2020/2021, it was recorded at 47 KMT. It fell again to 43 KMT in 2021/2022 and 30 KMT in 2022/2023.
Ned Spice notes that this decline has occurred in several of the largest producing countries due to reduced planting areas and adverse weather conditions.
By region, Lampung is the largest producer, accounting for 34% of total Indonesian pepper production.
This is followed by Bangka Belitung at 25% and Kalimantan at 15%.
Ned Spice data also indicates that global pepper production is estimated at 465 KMT in early 2024. Stocks are predicted to be 428 KMT, and demand is expected to surge to 529 KMT.
However, this requires time and other factors, such as improved weather conditions.
"New plantings take time to bear fruit, so countries of origin like Vietnam will not recover immediately," wrote Ned Spice, as quoted on Thursday (25/7/2024).
"Disclosure: This is an AI-generated translation of the original article. We strive for accuracy, but please note that automated translations may contain errors or slight inconsistencies."
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