In a letter to the commerce minister, pepper consortium has raised concerns over spurt in illegal imports of Vietnam pepper.

India, earlier this year, had imposed a minimum import price of Rs 500 per kg on pepper to protect domestic pepper farmers.

The MIP was fixed last year to protect the interest of the local pepper growers after over 40% decline in prices though productions were no...

Vietnam, which is the world's largest producer, is estimated to have produced over 2 lakh tonnes of pepper this year.

Prices fell nearly 5 per cent in the last couple of weeks to touch Rs 456 per kg on Tuesday.

Indian black pepper prices are hovering around $9,000/tonne which makes exports uncompetitive.

The ban had put the pepper and instant coffee exporters in India in a fix.

As per industry estimates, this year’s crop will amount to 35,000-40,000 tonnes, a steep fall from 65,000 tonnes last year.

Indian black pepper prices have increased more than 25% in the past year to Rs 709 per kg, spurred by low output and high domestic demand.

Black pepper exporters in the country hope that better output in the current harvest season will see more consignments going overseas.

While the Indian production is expected to be below the estimated 43,000 tonne, the Vietnam crop is better than last year and the output in...

Pepper prices are ruling high on account of shortages in the domestic market and higher demand from institutional buyers.

Today, Indian spice companies are launching their operations in Vietnam to ensure a steady supply of pepper.

Black pepper originating from India once again starts feeling the heat of competition in the global market from its arch rival, Vietnamese ...

Indian exporters with exposure in black pepper are these days going slow in picking up spices from local mandis. Instead, they are preferri...

Pepper exports from India to the US, Europe, Middle East and other countries have gained momentum with key players in the global market lik...

With tight supply situation in Vietnam, the ASTA-grade pepper of 550 gl is now quoting $4,100 per tonne and that of 500 gl variety at $3,90...