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Black Pepper Price Today in India

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Black Pepper is trading at ₹683 per kg in India (as of 25 Jun 2026) — a source-verified wholesale rate. See the live rate, price history and market comparison below.

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₹683 /kg

Range ₹654 – ₹687

Updated 25 Jun 2026 · confidence 84

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What the numbers say

Indian black pepper is benchmarked at the Kochi terminal market and across producing-state mandis. Because pepper is globally traded, domestic rates rarely stray far from international parity once import duty and freight are accounted for.

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Trend estimate only — not financial or trading advice.

Understanding the price

What affects the black pepper price?

Black pepper — the king of spices, or “black gold” — is native to the Western Ghats and still grown across Idukki and Wayanad in Kerala and the hills of Karnataka. Indian wholesale prices are tracked through Kochi terminal-market quotes and official mandi data, and move closely with global supply from Vietnam, Brazil and Indonesia.

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Global supply (Vietnam & Brazil)

Vietnam alone grows a large share of world pepper. A big Vietnamese or Brazilian crop pulls global — and Indian — prices down, and vice-versa.

Grade: garbled vs ungarbled

Cleaned, machine-garbled pepper (MG1) trades above ungarbled lots; premium Tellicherry grades command a further premium.

Monsoon & the Ghats crop

Rainfall and disease (quick wilt, pollu beetle) in Idukci, Wayanad and Karnataka swing the domestic crop and price.

Bulk density & berry size

Heavier, bolder berries (higher g/l) and Tellicherry Garbled Extra Bold (TGSEB) fetch top rates.

Imports & re-export

Cheaper imported pepper (and Sri Lankan re-routing) can cap Indian prices when the spread is wide.

Major producing regions

Idukki (Kerala)

High-range pepper from the legacy vines of the Western Ghats.

Wayanad (Kerala)

A major Kerala pepper belt.

Karnataka Ghats

Kodagu, Chikmagalur and Hassan — increasingly large producers.

Vietnam, Brazil, Indonesia (global)

The world’s largest exporters — they set the global benchmark.

Grades & varieties

  • Tellicherry (TGSEB / TGEB) — Bold, fully-mature Malabar berries — the premium export grade.
  • Malabar Garbled (MG1) — Cleaned, standard export grade.
  • Ungarbled — Uncleaned farm lots — the value end.

Market factors

Indian black pepper is benchmarked at the Kochi terminal market and across producing-state mandis. Because pepper is globally traded, domestic rates rarely stray far from international parity once import duty and freight are accounted for.

Export relevance

India both grows and re-exports value-added pepper. Tellicherry grades earn a strong premium in the US and EU, while bulk demand tracks the Vietnam-led world price.

Seasonal trends

The main Indian harvest runs December to March. Prices often firm in the lean second half of the year and soften as fresh Ghats and Karnataka crop arrives.

Common questions

Black Pepper price — FAQ

Quick answers on how the black pepper rate is sourced, why it moves, and how it differs from AroWest retail packs.

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What is the price of Black Pepper in India today?

Black Pepper is trading at ₹683 per kg in India as of 25 Jun 2026 — a source-verified wholesale rate aggregated from authorised public sources and normalized to ₹/kg. Indicative, for reference only — not an AroWest retail price.

What is the black pepper price today in India?

The figure above is the latest source-verified wholesale rate per kilogram, drawn from official mandi data and cross-checked before publishing.

Why is Indian pepper sometimes costlier than imported pepper?

Western Ghats pepper is prized for aroma and bold berries, and the Indian crop is smaller than Vietnam’s. When global supply is ample, imported pepper can trade below domestic rates.

What is Tellicherry pepper?

Tellicherry refers to the largest, fully-matured Malabar berries (graded TGEB / TGSEB) — a premium, more aromatic grade that sells well above standard garbled pepper.

Is this AroWest’s retail price for black pepper?

No — it is an indicative wholesale rate for raw produce. AroWest retail packs are cleaned, graded and sealed, and priced separately in the shop.

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Prices are aggregated from authorised public sources and shown for general information and reference only — indicative wholesale rates for raw produce, possibly delayed or approximate, not guaranteed, not financial advice and not AroWest retail prices. Not licensed for redistribution, resale or automated/AI-training use. © Western Crest Ventures LLP.

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