Pepper Prices in India
| Variety | Market level | Price (US$/kg) | Local (INR) | MoM | YoY | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| - | Export (unit value) | 6.18 | 512 | ▲ 10.6% | ▲ 10.6% | UN Comtrade (unit value) |
As of June 2026, the pepper price in India available is US$ 6.18 per kg (512 INR), up 10.6% year-on-year.
India is the world's 5th largest exporter of pepper, shipping 8,992 tonnes valued at US$55.6 million in 2024, which accounts for 4.7% of global exports and marks a 35.4% year-on-year increase. The country is also the 2nd largest producer, with 126,038 tonnes produced in 2024, representing 13.0% of global output and a 7.7% rise from the previous year. Export unit value stands at US$6.1847 per kg. India maintains a net exporter position in the global pepper market.
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Production, Exports, Imports & HS Codes - pepper in India
India is the world's 5th largest exporter of pepper, shipping 8,992 tonnes valued at US$55.6 million in 2024, which accounts for 4.7% of global exports and marks a 35.4% year-on-year increase. The country is also the 2nd largest producer, with 126,038 tonnes produced in 2024, representing 13.0% of global output and a 7.7% rise from the previous year. Export unit value stands at US$6.1847 per kg. India maintains a net exporter position in the global pepper market.
Exports UN Comtrade · 2024
In 2024, India exported $55.6M (9 kt) of pepper▲ 35.4% YoY. That ranks #5 worldwide (4.7% of global exports).
Export value by year (US$)
Export volume by year
Top pepper exporters worldwide UN Comtrade · 2024
- #1 Indonesia $300.7M · 25.4%
- #2 Brazil $278.3M · 23.5%
- #3 Sri Lanka $166.9M · 14.1%
- #4 Germany $59.7M · 5%
- #5 India $55.6M · 4.7%
Annual export data India · UN Comtrade
| Year | Export value (US$) | Volume | Avg price/kg |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $55.6M | 9 kt | $6.18 |
| 2023 | $41.1M | 7.3 kt | $5.59 |
| 2022 | $53.4M | 11.3 kt | $4.72 |
| 2021 | $53M | 10.4 kt | $5.12 |
| 2020 | $37.4M | 8.7 kt | $4.29 |
Production FAOSTAT · 2024
India produced 126 kt of pepper in 2024▲ 7.7% YoY. It ranks #2 among producing countries (13% of world output).
Production by year (tonnes)
HS Code
pepper is traded under Harmonized System code 0904.11. Trade figures above are compiled for this HS heading.
Sources: trade & HS - UN Comtrade; production - FAOSTAT (FAO); harvest season - FAO GIEWS Crop Calendar. Values are official reported figures.