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.
₹683 /kg
Range ₹654 – ₹687
Updated 25 Jun 2026 · confidence 84
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Price history
Price history is being collected — the chart will appear as we gather daily data.
Market-wise prices
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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.
7-day outlook
Trend estimate only — not financial or trading advice.
What affects the black pepper price?
Read the in-depth Black Pepper guide — history, uses & benefits
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.
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.
Still have questions? Talk to usWhat 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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