Question 1

What is the current average price of Black pepper across India?

Accepted Answer

The average wholesale price of Black pepper across India is currently ₹60,450 per quintal (₹604.50/kg). Prices vary depending on quality and location.

Question 2

Where is the lowest price for Black pepper available?

Accepted Answer

Currently, the lowest recorded price for Black pepper is ₹6,000 per quintal in Kasargod Mandi. Rates depend on local supply and crop quality.

Question 3

Where is the most expensive Black pepper being sold?

Accepted Answer

The highest market rate for Black pepper is recorded at ₹95,000 per quintal in Koppa Mandi.

Question 4

How many markets are reporting Black pepper prices today?

Accepted Answer

We have received active price updates from 45 Mandis across India today. The list includes both major trading hubs and local markets.

Question 5

What factors influence Black pepper prices?

Accepted Answer

Key factors include daily arrivals (supply), seasonal demand, rainfall conditions, and transportation costs. Festival seasons also typically see a rise in demand and prices.

Question 6

Is it a good time to buy Black pepper?

Accepted Answer

If prices are trending below the average of ₹60,450, it might be a good time to buy. However, checking the 7-day trend in your local mandi is recommended before making bulk purchases.

Question 7

How differs the retail price from the Mandi rate?

Accepted Answer

The Mandi rate is the wholesale auction price. Retail prices in shops are usually 20-30% higher to cover sorting, cleaning, transport, and retailer margins.

Question 8

Which states are the major producers of Black pepper?

Accepted Answer

Prices and availability are often driven by major producing states. Check the "State-wise Price Summary" table above to see which states have the highest active market counts, indicating high production or trading volume.

State	Markets	Min Price	Max Price	Avg Price
Karnataka	25	₹13,000	₹95,000	₹53,092
Meghalaya	2	₹50,000	₹60,000	₹54,000
Kerala	17	₹6,000	₹95,000	₹67,311
Maharashtra	1	₹60,000	₹85,000	₹72,500

Commodity	Market	District / State	Min (/quintal)	Max (/quintal)	Modal (/quintal)	Date
Black pepperOther	Kuthuparambu	Kannur, Kerala	₹60000	₹68000	₹64000	2026-05-13
Black pepperOther	Mumbai	Mumbai, Maharashtra	₹60000	₹85000	₹72500	2026-05-13
Black pepperMalabar	Koppa	Chikmagalur, Karnataka	₹50000	₹50000	₹50000	2026-05-13
Black pepperMalabar	Mangalore	Dakshina Kannada, Karnataka	₹13000	₹67500	₹40300	2026-05-13
Black pepperMalabar	Puttur	Dakshina Kannada, Karnataka	₹35000	₹69000	₹68000	2026-05-13
Black pepperOther	Koppa	Chikmagalur, Karnataka	₹34000	₹35000	₹34500	2026-05-13
Black pepperOther	Shimoga(Theertahalli)	Shimoga, Karnataka	₹69500	₹69500	₹69500	2026-05-13
Black pepperOther	Payyannur	Kannur, Kerala	₹62000	₹64000	₹63000	2026-05-13
Black pepperGarbled	North Paravur	Ernakulam, Kerala	₹75000	₹85000	₹80000	2026-05-13
Black pepperUngrabled	Pulpally	Wayanad, Kerala	₹69500	₹69700	₹69600	2026-05-13
Black pepperUngrabled	Manathavady	Wayanad, Kerala	₹68500	₹68500	₹68500	2026-05-13
Black pepperOther	Kannur	Kannur, Kerala	₹65000	₹67000	₹66000	2026-05-13
Black pepperUngrabled	Kalpetta	Wayanad, Kerala	₹67500	₹69500	₹68500	2026-05-13
Black pepperMalabar	Kanjangadu	Kasaragod, Kerala	₹64800	₹65400	₹65000	2026-05-13
Black pepperMalabar	Bantwala	Dakshina Kannada, Karnataka	₹35000	₹40000	₹35200	2026-05-13
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