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WPB Week #17/18, 23 - 27 April 2018

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The market remained mixed. In Viet Nam price of pepper increased further up to 4%, In India, Sarawak and Sri Lanka, the price decreased marginally; while in Indonesia it was reported stable. In dollar terms however, local price in Lampung and Bangka decreased marginally due to weakening IDR against US dollar. Some source in Lampung reported that due to weather factors, output of the upcoming harvest (July/August) is anticipated to be not as good as expected, but slightly better than last year.

Trade source in Brazil quoted price of Brazilian black at $3,150 for asta 560 GL sun dried FOB Vitoria. For machine dried was US$ 3,000 per Mt. This is for June and July shipment.


EXPORT OF PEPPER FROM INDONESIA:

During 2017 Indonesia exported 42,700 Mt of pepper valued at US$ 236 million. As against export in 2016, total export in 2017 decreased by around 10,500 Mt (20%). In terms of value the export decreased by US$ 194 million (45%).

As reported earlier, a significant decrease of pepper export has been anticipated in view of decreased production of pepper in Lampung, the main source of black pepper in Indonesia. In the case of white pepper, production in non-traditional area such as in Kalimantan and Sulawesi is reported to have increased. This has contributed significant quantity to total white pepper export in 2017. Viet Nam remained the main destination for Indonesia's pepper, absorbing almost 40% (16,500 Mt) of pepper exported; while the United States, the most important consuming countries absorbed only 7,200 Mt (17%). India also imported significant quantity of around 4,600 Mt (11%) of pepper from Indonesia.

In January-February 2018 Indonesia exported 5,520 Mt, a 34% lower when compared to export in the first two months last year. The situation reflected less available stock as a result of less production in the last year crop season. This year, production of pepper is expected to slightly better, but new material will only be available by August.

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