Weekly Publications

WPB Week #09/18, 26 Feb.- 2 Mar. 2018

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The market remained calm with limited activity. Buyers still keep on side line waiting for price further decrease; while on the other side, suppliers are reluctant to release material below current low levels. In India, the market was also inactive and price decreased marginally closing the week. In Lampung, price of black pepper has drifted higher; while in Bangka was relatively stable. A marginal increase was recorded in Sri Lanka. Trade source in Dubai reported price of Brazilian pepper at $3250,$3,150 and $3,050 per Mt for Basta, B1, and B2 respectively.

IMPORT OF PEPPER INTO THE UNITED KINGDOM

Import of pepper into the United Kingdom increases year by year. Major share of pepper imported by the United Kingdom was ground pepper. In 2017 however, the import has decreased by 15%. Import of whole pepper decreased significantly by 41%; while import of ground pepper increased by 14%. The following table and chart will illustrate clearly the development.

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