> In 2024 Namibia produced 460 t of pepper (black, white), the 28th largest in the world (0.05% of the world total). Over ten years it grew by 130%.

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# Pepper (black, white) production in Namibia

In 2024 Namibia produced 460 t of pepper (black, white), the 28th largest in the world (0.05% of the world total). Over ten years it grew by 130%. The record was 483 t in 2019. Area harvested: 330 ha, yield 1.4 t/ha.
The 2024 figure is imputed by FAO.

[Today’s prices](https://husfarm.com/today-price/black-pepper/)

Production, 2024460 t
World rank28 of 47
10-year change+130%
Record483 t2019

## Pepper (black, white) in Namibia, 2014–2024 (tonnes)

## Namibia compared with the world, 2024

Share of world total0.05%0.04% in 2014
Yield, t/ha1.4world 1.1 (+28%)
kg per person0.15world 0.11
10-year change+130%world +85%

### Position in the world ranking

| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 26 | [Honduras](https://husfarm.com/production/black-pepper/honduras/) | 734 | 0.08% |
| 27 | [Brunei](https://husfarm.com/production/black-pepper/brunei/) | 642 | 0.07% |
| 28 | **Namibia** | 460 | 0.05% |
| 29 | [Peru](https://husfarm.com/production/black-pepper/peru/) | 447 | 0.05% |
| 30 | [Tanzania](https://husfarm.com/production/black-pepper/tanzania/) | 437 | 0.05% |

[Full ranking of 47 countries](https://husfarm.com/production/black-pepper/)

### Map of world production of pepper (black, white)

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Share of the world total; Namibia is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.

## By year

| Year | Tonnes | Change | Area harvested, ha | Yield, t/ha |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 2024 | 460 | −2.3% | 330 | 1.39 |
| 2023 | 471 | +17% | 337 | 1.40 |
| 2022 | 401 | +1.8% | 287 | 1.40 |
| 2021 | 394 | +3.1% | 280 | 1.41 |
| 2020 | 382 | −21% | 310 | 1.23 |
| 2019 | 483 | +21% | 340 | 1.42 |
| 2018 | 400 | +33% | 280 | 1.43 |
| 2017 | 300 | +50% | 210 | 1.43 |
| 2016 | 200 | 0.0% | 140 | 1.43 |
| 2015 | 200 | 0.0% | 140 | 1.43 |
| 2014 | 200 | — | 140 | 1.43 |

## Trade, 2024

Imports154 t USD 366,000
Importer rank100 of 182
FAOSTAT detailed trade data, release of 23 July 2026; quantities in tonnes, values in current US dollars; exports include re-exports. [World exporters and importers](https://husfarm.com/production/black-pepper/)

## Questions and answers

### What is the production of pepper (black, white) in Namibia?

Namibia produced 460 t in 2024, 0.05% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.

### Where does Namibia rank in the world for production of pepper (black, white)?

Namibia ranked 28th of 47 countries in 2024. The largest producer was Vietnam with 28.1% of the world total.

### How has the production of pepper (black, white) in Namibia changed?

It rose by 130% between 2014 and 2024, compared with +85% for the world. The record was 483 t in 2019.

### What is the yield of pepper (black, white) in Namibia?

1.4 tonnes per hectare in 2024 (460 t from 330 ha), against a world average of 1.1 t/ha.

### Does Namibia export or import pepper (piper spp.), raw?

In 2024 Namibia reported no exports and imports of 154 t (USD 366,000), according to FAOSTAT trade data.

### Where does this data come from?

From FAOSTAT, the statistics database of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations; the 2024 figure for Namibia is imputed by FAO. Shares, ranks and per-person figures are calculated by Husfarm.

## Other large producers

[Vietnam](https://husfarm.com/production/black-pepper/vietnam/)[India](https://husfarm.com/production/black-pepper/india/)[Brazil](https://husfarm.com/production/black-pepper/brazil/)[Burkina Faso](https://husfarm.com/production/black-pepper/burkina-faso/)[Indonesia](https://husfarm.com/production/black-pepper/indonesia/)[Iraq](https://husfarm.com/production/black-pepper/iraq/)[Sri Lanka](https://husfarm.com/production/black-pepper/sri-lanka/)[Tajikistan](https://husfarm.com/production/black-pepper/tajikistan/)[China](https://husfarm.com/production/black-pepper/china/)[Malaysia](https://husfarm.com/production/black-pepper/malaysia/)[Zimbabwe](https://husfarm.com/production/black-pepper/zimbabwe/)[Mexico](https://husfarm.com/production/black-pepper/mexico/)
[All countries producing pepper (black, white)](https://husfarm.com/production/black-pepper/)

## Other products of Namibia

[Other starchy roots and tubers](https://husfarm.com/production/other-roots-and-tubers/namibia/)[Beer](https://husfarm.com/production/beer/namibia/)[Cow milk](https://husfarm.com/production/cow-milk/namibia/)[Grapes](https://husfarm.com/production/grapes/namibia/)[Beef (cattle meat)](https://husfarm.com/production/beef/namibia/)[Maize](https://husfarm.com/production/maize/namibia/)[Onions, dry](https://husfarm.com/production/onions/namibia/)[Other fruits, n.e.c.](https://husfarm.com/production/other-fruits/namibia/)[Other pulses n.e.c.](https://husfarm.com/production/other-pulses-n-e-c/namibia/)[Other vegetables, fresh n.e.c.](https://husfarm.com/production/other-vegetables/namibia/)[Wheat](https://husfarm.com/production/wheat/namibia/)[Potatoes](https://husfarm.com/production/potatoes/namibia/)
[Agricultural production in Namibia](https://husfarm.com/production/country/namibia/)

Source: FAO. 2025. FAOSTAT: Crops and livestock products. Accessed on 4 November 2026. [fao.org/faostat](https://www.fao.org/faostat/en/#data/QCL). Licence: [CC BY 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/). Charts, rankings and changes calculated by Husfarm.

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