Black pepper prices today
Pepper is the most used spice in the world, so buyers across food manufacturing and seasoning need a clear read on price. Expana provides weekly black pepper price assessments covering every major producer, from Vietnam and India to Brazil, Indonesia and Sri Lanka.
Production periods fall at different times across these origins, so our coverage gives you a view across the whole year and helps you build pepper into your cost models.
Black pepper price chart
| Date | Price (USD/mt) | MoM % | QoQ % | YoY |
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| 6060 | ↓ 1.9% | ↓ 1.9% | — | |
| 6060 | ↓ 1.9% | ↓ 1.9% | — | |
| 6060 | ↓ 1.9% | ↓ 1.9% | — | |
| 6180 | → 0.0% | ↑ 1.0% | — | |
| 6180 | → 0.0% | ↑ 0.5% | — | |
| 6180 | → 0.0% | ↓ 3.8% | — | |
| 6180 | → 0.0% | ↓ 4.2% | — | |
| 6180 | → 0.0% | ↓ 5.6% | — | |
| 6180 | → 0.0% | ↓ 6.4% | — | |
| 6180 | → 0.0% | ↓ 6.4% | — | |
| 6180 | → 0.0% | ↓ 6.4% | — | |
| 6180 | ↑ 1.0% | ↓ 6.4% | — | |
| 6180 | ↑ 0.5% | ↓ 6.4% | — | |
| 6180 | ↓ 3.8% | ↓ 6.4% | — | |
| 6180 | ↓ 3.8% | ↓ 7.1% | — | |
| 6180 | ↓ 4.2% | ↓ 8.4% | — | |
| 6120 | ↓ 6.6% | ↓ 8.7% | — | |
| 6150 | ↓ 6.8% | ↓ 8.2% | — | |
| 6425 | ↓ 2.7% | ↓ 4.1% | — | |
| 6425 | ↓ 2.7% | ↓ 4.1% | — | |
| 6450 | ↓ 2.3% | ↓ 3.7% | — | |
| 6550 | ↓ 0.8% | ↓ 1.5% | — | |
| 6600 | ↓ 0.8% | → 0.0% | — | |
| 6600 | ↓ 2.2% | → 0.0% | — | |
| 6600 | ↓ 1.5% | → 0.0% | — | |
| 6600 | ↓ 1.5% | — | — | |
| 6600 | ↓ 1.5% | — | — | |
| 6650 | ↓ 0.7% | — | — | |
| 6750 | ↑ 0.7% | — | — | |
| 6700 | ↑ 0.8% | — | — | |
| 6700 | ↑ 1.5% | — | — | |
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Expana: the trusted source for black pepper market intelligence
Our 21 pepper price series include proprietary Expana Benchmark Prices for all major producers, spanning India, Sri Lanka, Indonesia, Vietnam, Malaysia, Turkey and Brazil. Proprietary news, market commentary and analysis explain the shipment trends and trade movements behind each price. Use Expana to benchmark what you pay, understand market direction and plan purchases with more confidence.
Black pepper coverage is led by Jara Zicha, Market Reporter, Nuts, Dried Fruit and Spices. Explore related coverage on our herbs and spices and vanilla prices pages.
21 pepper price series
Including Expana Benchmark Prices for all major producing origins.
Weekly price assessments
Black pepper assessed weekly across key global supply routes.
Origin coverage
Vietnam, India, Brazil, Indonesia, Sri Lanka, Malaysia and Turkey.
Crop and trade tracking
Harvest timing, shipment trends and trade flows by origin.
Price history and trend data
Historical prices with month-on-month, quarter-on-quarter and year-on-year change.
Market commentary
Proprietary news and analysis on the global pepper market.
Our black pepper intelligence includes:
Black pepper price drivers
Black pepper prices depend on crop size in Vietnam, the largest producer, and on how harvests in Brazil, India and Indonesia line up through the year.
- Vietnamese crop size, harvest timing and farmer selling behaviour.
- Harvests in Brazil, India, Indonesia and Sri Lanka, which supply the market at different times of year.
- Weather, including rainfall during flowering and the dry season.
- Import demand from the US, Europe and Asia.
- Currency moves and freight costs between origin and destination.
Our black pepper price methodology
Expana’s black pepper prices are built on transparent, consistent methodologies and direct engagement with market participants across producing and consuming regions.
- Weekly assessment
Prices are assessed weekly, with Vietnamese black pepper FOB as a key reference. - Verified market data
We verify and normalise submitted data points so prices are accurate and comparable across origins. - Analyst review
Every assessment follows internal review, with analysts applying judgement based on prevailing market conditions.
This approach gives buyers and sellers a reliable reference point for negotiation, budgeting and contract timing.
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Black pepper Market FAQs
Does Expana track black pepper prices?
Yes. The Expana platform includes 20+ black pepper price series, including proprietary Expana Benchmark prices.
What influences black pepper prices?
- Pepper plants require a large amount of water and as such regular rainfall is essential for good growth and yield. Unfavourable weather conditions, such as drier than average monsoon seasons and drought will therefore have adverse effects on production.
- White pepper commands a price premium over black pepper. This is due to higher processing costs incurred in the production of white pepper from pepper fruit (due to the removal of the flesh before drying).
- In emerging markets such as Asia, with its growing middle-class population, consumption of pepper is on the rise. If this increased demand for pepper is not met with growth in global production, it could put pressure on global pepper supplies and help to keep prices supported.
How is black pepper produced?
To produce black pepper, the unripe (green) fruit of the pepper plant is first cooked in hot water and then dried either naturally in the sun or artificially. During drying, the skin and flesh of the fruit become black and wrinkled and are known as black peppercorns. Black peppercorns can be traded whole or cracked, or they can be ground into a fine powder. Once ground, peppercorns can lose their flavour quickly unless stored properly and thus are usually ground just prior to use.
Who are the largest producers of black pepper?
The largest producers are Vietnam (37% of world output), India (18%), Indonesia (14%) and Brazil (12%). The main exporters are Vietnam (49% of world exports), Indonesia (15%) and Brazil (13%).
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