Weekly Publications

No. 01/26, 29 December 2025 - 02 January 2026

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Global pepper markets entered 2026 with generally stable fundamentals, although price movements varied across key producing origins. Exchange rate conditions remained broadly steady, providing a supportive backdrop for market activity.
In India, both domestic and international pepper prices remained largely unchanged, reflecting a balanced market sentiment and steady demand-supply dynamics.
In Indonesia, black pepper prices experienced a modest downward adjustment, while white pepper prices held firm throughout the week, indicating relative stability across product segments.
Malaysia continued to record consistent domestic and international price levels during the first week of 2026, underscoring a stable market environment.
In Sri Lanka, the domestic pepper market showed a mild downward correction over the course of the week, in line with short-term market adjustments.
In Viet Nam, domestic pepper prices registered an upward movement, while other pepper price indicators remained unchanged, pointing to selective strengthening within the local market.
Brazilian black pepper prices edged up marginally, whereas black pepper prices in Cambodia and white pepper prices in China remained steady, maintaining overall price stability in these origins.
From a trade perspective, during the period January-October 2025, Australia imported a total of 3,175 metric tonnes of pepper. Viet Nam emerged as the leading supplier, accounting for 2,073 metric tonnes, followed by India, China, Thailand, and South Africa.

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