#BlackPepper - First Report after Lunar New Year

Vietnam; exported in the first half of January 2020 around 9,496 tons of pepper and possible export over 16,000 tons in January. That will be less than the same period 2019 (exported 19,773 tons) because Vietnam has a long holiday from 23rd to the end of January 2020.

Pepper market in general has slightly decreased because the carryover is still available while the new crop has started to harvest. It is expected that after a week more Daklak area will start to harvest, Daknong starting fully swing during this time. The supply of material to the market to be quite abundant from now to the end of March 2020.

However, it is difficult to predict the price when the pepper price is already very low, many farmers are at a loss and do not take care of the pepper plantation as before.

Manufacturers and exporters are quite cautious and rarely sell big short as in previous years because this price is not attractive, the profit margin is too low while the risk is high.

India; According to Cogencis, Pepper harvest in Kerala state has officially started in January 2020, but the output and quality of pepper are low due to adverse weather. Crop size in 2020 is forecast to increase by 30% from last year to 61,000 - 62,000 tons due to favorable weather in Kerala state.

According to Indian experts, pepper prices may decrease in the period February - March after the states of Kerala and Karnataka in the main season.
Brazil:In Brazil the strong fluctuations in the exchange rate in the last week, has contributed to some discounts below the level of the last week.
Against this favorable news for the importer, a week of heavy rains in ES(Port of Vitoria), affected the harvest and the delivery of dry black pepper and the weather forecast for February is not favorable
Further, the short availability of free containers and complicated documents processing are delaying contracted shipments.
The heavy rains cause a decrease in supply of pepper to local market, processors and exporters

It is generally understood that 60% to 70% of the ES crop has already been harvested.

Large consumer market;

China; Under the influence of the Corona virus and currently on the occasion of the Lunar New Year, almost all international border gates with Vietnam have closed. The quota trade with the pepper market was temporarily suspended. Demand for pepper from China, is expected to be very low/absent in the next 1-2 weeks.

America; High demand for whole year shipment, especially with delivery period in the second half of 2020. However, prices are not really attractive and risky, so some exporters in Vietnam are still hesitant.

Nepal & the Middle East; Great demand for 5mm bold berries pepper with immediate shipment while limited supply and raw material.

EU; Focus on buying with spot orders and not much quantity.

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VIETNAM - SPICES MARKET UPDATE 12TH DECEMBER 2019

November, Vietnam has exported 16,484 tons of pepper, including 14,941 tons of black pepper and 1,543 tons of white pepper.  Export turnover reached 38.85 million $ with black pepper 33.98 million$ & white pepper 4.87 million $. Compared to the October, the export volume decreased by 3.9%, the turnover decreased by 5.8%.

Accumulated from Jan to November 2019, Vietnam has exported 271,067 tons including 243,174 tons of black pepper & 27,893 tons of white pepper with export turnover reached 682.9 million $. Compared to the same period in 2018, the export volume increased by 21.7%, equivalent to 48,281 tons, but the export turnover decreased by 6.8%, equivalent to 49.8 million $.

The average export price of black pepper in the first 11 months of 2019 reached 2,446 USD/ton, white pepper at 3,026 USD/ton. The export price of black pepper decreased by 23.4% and white pepper decreased by 21.3% compared to the same period of 2018.

China is Vietnam's largest pepper import with 56,095 tons, USA is 46,210 tons, follow is India, Germany…

Pepper market slightly firmer due to exporters covering December shipment, farmers/collectors offer limited raw material. USD is in weakening trend compare with Vietnam currency from this year.

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IPC MARKET REPORT No. 47/19, 18 - 22 November 2019

LOCAL MARKET 
Market this week showed mixed response with only Indonesia and Malaysia recroded decreses.
In local market, Malabar black pepper was traded with an increase by 2% as compared to the previous week with an average of USD 4,523 per Mt.
Indonesia black pepper was reported stable with an average of USD 1,632 per Mt.
Whilst Indonesia white pepper took a dive with a 9% deficit as compared to the previous week with an average of USD 3,015 per Mt, recording the lowest price of Muntok white pepper in the past year. The significant decrease in price of white pepper in Indonesia could be contributed to market being flooded by product. Thus, pressuring the price in the local currency to an average of IDR 42,500 per Kg from IDR 46,500 per Kg in the previous week.
Malaysian black and white pepper was also traded negatively with a 2% and 1% deficit respectively as opposed to previous week at an average of USD 1,930 per Mt for black pepper and USD 3,433 per Mt for white pepper. Furthermore, Viet Nam black pepper was reported an increase by 2% as compared to the previous week with an average of USD 1,740 per Mt whilst Viet Nam white pepper was reported stable and unchanged.
Sri Lanka black pepper showed a strong outlook this week and returned to be traded at an average above USD 3,000 per Mt with an increase by 7% as compared to the previous week at an average of USD 3,093 per Mt. Whilst, China white pepper was reported stable with an average of USD 4,563 per Mt.

INTERNATIONAL MARKETIn international market, the trend also showed mixed response with only Indonesia recorded decrease.
FOB price of India black pepper was reported with the same 2% increase as compared to the previous week at an average of USD 4,801 per Mt.
Indonesia black pepper was reported steady with an average of USD 2,031 per Mt.
Whilst Indonesia white pepper was reported with an 8% deficit as compared to previous week at an average of USD 3,592 per Mt.
Malaysia black and white pepper continued to be traded stable and unchanged.
Furthermore, Viet Nam black pepper 500 g/l, 550 g/l and Viet Nam white pepper were reported with an increase by 3%, 3% and 2% respectively as opposed to the previous week averaging at USD 2,326 per Mt, USD 2,391 per Mt and 3,476 per Mt respectively.
China reported a stable international trade for its white pepper with an average of USD 4,763 per Mt.

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VIETNAM PEPPER MARKET UPDATE 25TH NOVEMBER 2019.

According statistics of the Vietnam Pepper Association/Customs, by the end of October 2019, Vietnam exported 254,583 tons, including 228,233 tons black pepper and 26,350 tons of white pepper, total export turnover reached 644.1 million USD.

Compared to the same period in 2018, exports increased by 21.1% in volume to 44,302 tons, but decreased value by 7.0% equivalent to 48.7 million USD. The average export price of black pepper in the first 10 months of 2019 reached 2,473 USD/ton, white pepper reached 3,019 USD/ton.

The export price of black pepper decreased by 662$/ton and white pepper decreased by 1,556/ton compare with the same period 2018.

China is still the largest import market of Vietnam Pepper in the first 10 months, reached 54,649 tons, up 22,991 tons, roughly 21.46% of Vietnam Pepper. However, in the last 2 months is only around 800 tons due to border trade continue is still stuck and increased a lots cost when clear customs. We foreseen this situation more difficult and maybe China customer have to official buying pepper pay full tax from Vietnam. This may also keep pepper prices stable/up or down not much and less volatile sudden as before.

The second largest is USA was 43,102 tons, an increase of 5,034 tons, accounted for 16.9%. Followed by Indian markets imported 17,785 tons, down 72 tons; Germany imported 9,605 tons, up 2,567 tons; Arabs imported 9,478 tons, up 912 tons.

Market is still moving very steady and firm from last week. The main reason were due to exporters big short for Light Berries to extra oil (density from 280 – 300gr/l) while Vietnam Light Berries  in this year very less than usual. Nepal and other Asia countries also buying December/Jan shipment beside China covering few boxes white pepper. However, USA/EU quiet at our side and asking big discount for first half 2020 shipment.

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In India, Black pepper prices lowest in a decade

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By PK Krishnakumar

Kochi: Oversupply in the global market and rising imports have pushed Indian black pepper prices to the lowest in a decade.

The prices have dipped below Rs 300 per kg. “When we take the produce to the market, we get only Rs 280 per kg,’’ said a grower, Rajendra Prasad, based in Idukki in Kerala.

When the harvest of the new crop begins in December, the prices are expected to fall further. “We will not be surprised if the prices touch Rs 200 next year,’’ Prasad said.
Burdened by high wages and declining productivity, the growers have already started moving to other crops that give better prices like cardamom.Prasad has started growing cardamom in parts of his 10-acre pepper plantation. “Against 5 kg earlier, I am getting 2 kg from a pepper vine. Though cardamom productivity will be 70 per cent of that from regular growing areas in Idukki, it offers better remuneration.’’ Cardamom is priced around Rs 2,500 per kg.

Though cardamom productivity will be 70 per cent of that from regular growing areas in Idukki, it offers better remuneration.’’ Cardamom is priced around Rs 2,500 per kg.

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The black pepper production in India has been stagnating between 50,000 to 60,000 tonnes in the past few years with Karnataka being the top producer followed by Kerala. Last year, heavy rains and flood led to poor output in Kerala and parts of Karnataka.

Even at this level, Indian pepper has the highest price in the global market. Pepper from major producer like Vietnam, Brazil and Indonesia are priced in the range of Rs 150 to 160 per kg while Malaysian pepper is available for around Rs 250 per kg .

As a result, there has been rising import of pepper to India flouting the minimum import price fixed by India atRs 500 per kg.

“Lots of pepper are reaching Indian shores via Mumbai, Chennai and Tuticorin ports. It is easy for the sellers to make an invoice of Rs 500 per kg to convince the Customs here,” said Jojan Malayil, CEO of Bafna Enterprises, an exporter.
This is happening despite an import duty of over 50 per cent for Asean countries. “Till October, Vietnam has exported 2.48 lakh tonnes of which includes pepper imported by the country from Indonesia and Brazil,” Malayil said.

The International Pepper Community, the inter-governmental organisation of pepper producing countries, is likely to come out with global production estimate for 2020 next month. “It will be a surplus with good carryover from the current year which will keep the prices subdued,” said Rajiv Palicha, chairman, All India Spices Exporters Forum.




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Brazilian Pepper Exports 2019

From the IPC 3rd Quarterly Report:

Shipments from Brazil to top 5 Destinations Jan - Aug 2019

1 Germany 6,314 Ton

2 Viet Nam 5,977 Ton

3 United States of America 5,310 Ton

4 Morocco 4,387 Ton

5 Egypt 3,352 Ton

Quality levels from Brazil seem to have improved significantly over the past few years

Be it B2, B1 or ASTA etc. Customers reported globally that cargo from Brazil has bolder berries, cleanercargo and higher density.
This has helped uplift the image of the origin. This has certainly helped theorigin to get far better market access.










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INDIA: Pepper growers expect a good crop this year despite weather woes

V Sajeev Kumar Kochi Published on October 14, 2019

Changes in weather pattern have not dampened the hopes of pepper growers in getting better yields this season. They say that production for the 2019-20 crop season would be in the range of 50,000-55,000 tonnes. Last year’s estimated projection was 48,000 tonnes, but the final figure touched 52,000 tonnes.

“We were expecting a good crop in 2019-20 at more than 60,000 tonnes in the wake of growth spike during November and December in the previous year. However, drought-like conditions in March and April, followed by heavy rain and floods, shattered our expectations,” said Kishore Shamji of Kochi-based Kishor Spices.

He also differed with the projections made by the International Pepper Community for the 2019-20 crop season at 47,000 tonnes, saying that the figure could be higher at between 50,000 tonnes and 55,000 tonnes, almost at the same level as last year.

KK Vishwanath, Coordinator, Consortium of Black Pepper Growers Organisation, told BusinessLine that the final figure for the 2019-20 crop season would be available in a month, when the consultative meeting of the Spices Board with all stakeholders to decide on the crop estimate for 2020 is scheduled. “The production figure is likely to be flat this year, but there will be price variations for the crop,” he said.

Official sources said that the Spices Board is awaiting the figure for the 2019-20 crop from the Directorate of Arecanut and Spices Development, Kozhikode, and the report would be placed before the meeting of the Pepper Task Force scheduled to be held in October-end or November first week. In the 2018-19 season, according to DASD figures, black pepper production was around 62,400 tonnes spread over 1.38 lakh hectares.

Rajiv Palicha, Chairman, All India Spices Exporters Forum, said that the overall production in the domestic market this year is likely to be lower due to changes in weather pattern; it may range between 52,000 tonnes and 55,000 tonnes. “It is too early to say anything about the 2020 crop. We may be in a position to get a final figure by November or December,” Palicha said. Referring to rising pepper imports, he said, “We need it for value addition and the prices are also lower.”


According to Shamji, production both in Kerala and Karnataka last year had suffered due to the heavy rain, floods and landslides that destroyed many standing pepper vines.

Domestic prices are currently hovering around R$300-325 a kg, while the price in Sri Lanka is around R$200/kg ($2,800/tonne). This has forced exporters to look at imports rather than depend on the domestic market.
Quoting figures of August, Shamji said India is the second-largest importer of Vietnamese pepper, after the US, shipping in 16,600 tonnes, compared to 35,000 tonnes by the US.

If Sri Lankan pepper imports continue without any restrictions being imposed by the government, he anticipates a further decline in domestic prices, to R$250 per kg.

Even the minimum import price of R$500 per kg imposed by the government to restrict imports and save the domestic pepper growers has not yielded the desired result, as large volume of Vietnamese black pepper routed through Sri Lanka under SAFTA continues to reach Indian shores, flouting all rules, he alleged.

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FROM VIETNAM- PEPPER MARKET UPDATE 16TH SEPT 2019.

Vietnam
According to customs and VPA data, Vietnam has exported 19,456 of which 17,460 tons were black pepper and 1,996 tons were white pepper, the exports in August reached 46 million $.
Compared to the previous month, exports decreased by 17.1% in volume and 18.8% in value…

The tightening of border trade in China recently make sharp decrease export to China.
In August, pepper exports to China only 1,312 tons, less 5,000 tons compared to July.
Meanwhile, US pepper imports increased from 3,686 tons in July to 4,635 tons in August. It is also biggest market of Vietnam pepper.
The next major import markets follows as India, Arab, Turkey, Germany ...

Pepper market was down sharply from last week due to a lots of raw material stuck in China border, many container/trucking could not deliver and have to return and kept in Vietnam collectors warehouse.
Border clearance come to a standstill and we don’t know when go smoothly again.
Other information: Many collectors/middleman stockpiling coffee and beginning this month is loan maturity so they have to sell other agriculture product to cover temporary tight financial situation.

Brazil: Pepper price is most competitive as usual due to Real too weak compare with USD.
Difficult to other origin as Vietnam/Indonesia in pepper price when currency still keeping steady.

Indonesia:
Market up significantly when crop 2019 has finished. Business very slow as we heard due to price not competitive.

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IPC MARKET RPORT No. 37/19, 9 September - 13 September 2019

LOCAL MARKETS
Market this week showed mixed response.
In local market, Malabar black pepper was reported with an increase by 1% as compared to the previous week averaging at USD 4,604 per Mt.
Indonesia black pepper was reported with a 1% deficit as compared to previous week with an average at USD 1,923 per Mt, In local currency, Indonesia black pepper was traded with an average of IDR 27,000 per Kg decreasing marginally by IDR 500 per Kg. Whilst, Muntok white pepper was reported with an increase by 1% as compared to the previous week averaging at USD 3,419 per Mt.
Malaysian black and white pepper were reported stable averaging at USD 2,062 per Mt and USD 3,604 per Mt respectively.
Viet Nam black pepper was reported with a decrease by 1% as compared to last week, averaging at USD 1,829 per Mt. Whilst, Viet Nam white pepper was reported stable with an average of USD 2,839 per Mt.
Furthermore, Sri Lanka black pepper was reported with a 2% deficit as opposed to the previous week with an average of U SD 2,407 per Mt.
China white pepper was reported stable and unchanged.

INTERNATIONAL MARKETS
In international market, FOB price of India black pepper was reported with the same 1% increase as compared to the previous week at an average of USD 4,884 per Mt.
Indonesia black pepper was reported with a 1% deficit as compared to the previous week averaging at USD 2,364 per Mt. Whilst, Indonesia white pepper was reported with an increase by 1% as compared to the previous week with an average of USD 4,044 per Mt.
Malaysia black and white pepper continued stable and unchanged. Furthermore,
Viet Nam black pepper 500 g/l, 550 g/l and Viet Nam white pepper were reported with a decrease by 2%, 1% and 1% respectively as opposed to the previous week averaging at USD 2,226 per Mt, USD 2,291 per Mt and USD 3,376 per Mt respectively.
China traded its white pepper stable in the international level with an average of USD 4,975 per Mt.

 

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IPC Market Report No. 36/19, 2 September - 6 September 2019

LOCAL MARKETS
Market this week showed mixed response with a rather negative outlook as only black pepper Indonesia reported an increase.
In local market, Malabar black pepper was traded with a 1% deficit as compared to the previous week with an average of USD 4,581 per Mt.
Indonesia black pepper was reported with a 2% increase as compared to previous week with an average at USD 1,939 per Mt, the increase of black pepper price in Indonesia could be contributed by strengthening of Indonesian Rupiah against the US Dollar.
Whilst, Muntok white pepper was traded with a 1% deficit as compared to the previous week with an average of USD 3,384 per Mt. In local currency, Muntok white pepper was traded with an average of IDR 48,000 per Kg decreasing marginally by IDR 500 per Kg.
Malaysian black and white pepper were reported with the same 2% deficit as opposed to the previous week averaging at USD 2,060 per Mt and USD 3,609 per Mt respectively as the price in local currency dropped to an average of MYR 8.6 per Kg and MYR 15.1 per Kg respectively.
Viet Nam black pepper was also reported with a decrease by 1% as compared to last week, averaging at USD 1,845 per Mt. Whilst, Viet Nam white pepper was reported stable with an average of USD 2,838 per Mt.
Furthermore, Sri Lanka black pepper and China white pepper were reported stable with an average of USD 2,451 per Mt and USD 4,775 per Mt respectively.

INTERNATIONAL MARKET
In international market, FOB price of India black pepper was reported with the same 1% deficit as compared to the previous week at an average of USD 4,858 per Mt.
Indonesia black pepper was reported with an increase by 2% as compared to the previous week averaging at USD 2,380 per Mt. Whilst, Indonesia white pepper was reported stable with an average of USD 4,003 per Mt.
Malaysia black and white pepper continued stable and unchanged.
Furthermore, Viet Nam black pepper 500 g/l, 550 g/l and Viet Nam white pepper were also reported stable with an average of USD 2,260 per Mt, USD 2,325 per Mt and USD 3,410 per Mt respectively. China also recorded a stable international trade for its white pepper with an average of USD 4,975 per Mt.

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Spice purveyor Schiff acquires Golombeck in expansion move

By Emily Bader
Totowa | Sep 5, 2019 at 5:00 am


Schiff Foods, a Totowa-based purveyor of whole spices, ground spices and seasonings, announced Wednesday it has acquired Morris J. Golombeck, a Brooklyn-based importer and exporter of high-quality spices and herbs.

Schiff, which was founded in 1949 selling food condiments in Brooklyn, moved to Totowa in 1998 to expand its business to include seeds, herbs, dehydrated vegetables, onion and garlic, seasoning blends, and more. It currently has a 300,000-square-foot warehouse with 30,000 square feet of cold storage dedicated to delicate spices and 15,000 square feet for production.

The combined companies will increase Schiff’s capacity, flexibility and technology, it said.

“The shared values and common goals of Schiff and Golombeck makes this alliance a formidable entity that will anchor our position as a major source for quality spices,” a spokesperson for Schiff Foods said. “The Golombeck team will continue to be an integral part of the Schiff management team, assuring customers that they will continue to enjoy the same personal relationships they have come to expect from an industry leader.”

The main warehouse in Totowa will be expanded and upgraded further to streamline production and distribution, the spokesperson said.

Financial terms were not disclosed.

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IPC MKT REPORT 34/19, 19 August - 23 August 2019

Local Market

Market this week showed mixed response with a rather stable outlook as only Malaysia recorded deficit. In local market, Malabar black pepper was reported stable with an average of USD 4,692 per Mt. Indonesia black pepper was also reported steady with an average of USD 1,896 per Mt. Whilst, Indonesia white pepper was reported with an increase of 1% as compared with the previous week, averaging at USD 3,406 per Mt. In local currency, Muntok white pepper was traded with an average of IDR 48,500 per Kg increasing marginally by IDR 500 per Kg. This week, Malaysian black and white pepper was reported with a decrease by 3% and 1% respectively as opposed to the previous week averaging at USD 2,267 per Mt for black pepper and USD 3,840 per Mt for white pepper.
Viet Nam black and white pepper were reported stable and unchanged.
Sri Lanka black pepper reported with an increase by 1% as compared to the previous week averaging at USD 2,509 per Mt while China white pepper was reported stable with an average of USD 4,795 per Mt.

International Market
In international market, FOB price of India black pepper was reported steady with an average of USD 4,971 per Mt.
Indonesia black pepper was reported stable and unchanged. Whilst, Indonesia white pepper was traded with 1% increase as compared to the previous week with an average of USD 4,026 per Mt. Contrary to the farm gate price, Malaysia FOB prices for black and white pepper continued stable and unchanged. Furthermore, Viet Nam black pepper 500 g/l, 550 g/l and Viet Nam white pepper were reported stable averaging at USD 2,270 per Mt, USD 2,335 per Mt and USD 3,420 per Mt respectively.
China white pepper was also reported stable and unchanged averaging at USD 4,995 per Mt.

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IPC MARKET REPORT 33/19, 12 August - 16 August 2019

Local Market
Market this week showed mixed response with a rather negative outlook.
In local market, Malabar black pepper was traded with 2% deficit as compared to the previous week with an average of USD 4,679 per Mt.
Indonesia black pepper was reported steady with an average of USD 1,894 per Mt. Following the arrival of new crop, Indonesia white pepper was reported with a slight 1% deficit as opposed to the previous week averaging at USD 3,366 per Mt. In local currency, Muntok white pepper was traded with an average of IDR 48,000 per Kg
Malaysian black and white pepper were reported stable with an average of USD 2,340 per Mt for black pepper and USD 3,860 per Mt for white pepper.
Viet Nam black and white pepper were also reported stable and unchanged.
Following the end of harverst season both in Sri Lanka and China, Sri Lanka black pepper and China white pepper were traded with the same 2% deficit as compared with the previous week with an average of USD 2,493 per Mt and USD 4,790 per Mt respec tively.

International market
In international market, FOB price of India black pepper was reported with the same 2% deficit as compared to the previous week at an average of USD 4,960 per Mt.
Indonesia black pepper was reported stable and unchanged. Whilst Indonesia white pepper was traded with 1% deficit as compared to the previous week with an average of USD 3,982 per Mt.
Malaysia black and white pepper continued stable and unchanged.
Furthermore, Viet Nam black pepper 500 g/l, 550 g/l and Viet Nam white pepper were reported with an increase by 1% as compared to the previous week averaging at USD 2,265 per Mt, USD 2,330 per Mt and USD 3,415 per Mt respectively.
China white pepper was traded internationally with 2% deficit as opposed to the previous week at an average of USD 4,990 per Mt. The decrease in price of China white pepper aside from the effect of harvest season, it was also contributed by the slight weakening of Chinese Yuan against US Dollar.



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Sri Lanka’s move to ease exports to India worries pepper industry

Any export above the limit is subjected to 8 per cent duty under South Asia Free Trade Agreement.
By PK Krishnakumar  ET Bureau|Aug 13, 2019

Kochi: India’s pepper industry took exception to the reported move by the Sri Lankan government to hold talks with the Indian ministry for relaxing the minimum import price (MIP) fixed for black pepper to protect the domestic industry.

Over a year ago India had slapped an MIP of Rs 500 per kg on black pepper to curb increasing imports of the spice into the country that had pushed down prices to around Rs 350 per kg from nearly Rs 500 per kg.

The government had levied MIP  pepper traders and exporters complained that Vietnamese pepper was coming to India via Sri Lanka with certificate of origin issued by the latter.

“Sri Lanka should have ensured that no certificate of origin was issued for Vietnam pepper routed to the country which caused great damage to Indian pepper farmers,’’ said Kishore Shamji, Kerala coordinator of Indian Pepper and Spice Traders, Growers, Planters Consortium.

Currently, India levies zero duty import on 2,500 tonnes of pepper from Sri Lanka annually under the Indo-Sri Lanka Free Trade Agreement. Any export above the limit is subjected to 8 per cent duty under South Asia Free Trade Agreement as against the usual customs duty of 70 per cent on pepper import into India.

“Indian pepper growers feel no further concession should be made till domestic prices reach Rs 500 per kg. Any further concessions will lead to the destruction of pepper farmers in India,’’ Shamji said, adding that the spice extraction industry is already importing pepper without duty under advance licence for value addition and re-export. Indian pepper is the highest priced in the world market at present and as a result pepper from other markets is being smuggled into the country. “Brazilian pepper is being smuggled to the country and sold at Rs 370 per kg,’’ said Jojan Malayil, chief executive officer of Bafna Enterprises.



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IPC MKT REPORT No. 27/19, 1 July - 5 July 2019

MARKET REPORT
Market in the first week of July 2019 showed mixed response albeit slightly negative.
In local market, Malabar black pepper was traded with a 2% deficit as compared to the previous week with an average of USD 4,879 per Mt.
India black pepper price in local currency was reported at INR 336 per Kg on Thursday.
Indonesia black pepper was reported stable, whilts Indonesia white pepper was reported to be traded with a deficit by 1% as compared to the previous week. Averaging at USD 2,052 per Mt for black pepper and USD 3,431 per Mt for white pepper. Indonesian black and white pepper in local currency were traded at an average of IDR 29,000 per Kg and IDR 48,500 per Kg respectively.
Malaysian black and white pepper was reported stable and relatively unchanged as compared to the previous week, averaging at USD 2,475 per Mt for black pepper and USD 3,908 per Mt for white pepper.
Viet Nam black pepper was reported to be traded with a slight 1% deficit as compared to the previous week, averagi ng at USD 1,945 per Mt, whilst Viet Nam white pepper reported unchanged.
Sri Lanka black pepper continued to be traded negatively and was reported with the lowest ever prices in recent years. Recording a 5% deficit as opposed to the previous week at an average of USD 2,681 per Mt. China white pepper followed the negative trend and was traded with a 2% deficit.

In international market, FOB price of India black pepper was reported with slight deficit of 1% as compared to the previous week at an average of USD 5,169 per Mt.
Indonesia black pepper was reported stable with an average of USD 2,509 per Mt whilst Indonesia white pepper was reported to be traded with a 1% deficit as compared to the previous week.
Malaysia black and white pepper were reported unchanged, averaging at USD 3,685 per Mt and USD 5,275 per Mt respectively.
Furthermore, Viet Nam black pepper 500 g/l, 550 g/l and Viet Nam white pepper were reported with a 1% deficit as opposed to the previous week with an average USD 2,315 per Mt, USD 2,380 per Mt and USD 3,465 per Mt respectively.
China white pepper was reported with a 2% deficit as opposed to the previous week at an average USD 4,921 per Mt in the international market.
US market was reported stable and unchanged with Muntok spot price being reported at USD 5,072 per Mt. 

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Vietnam – Although fresh demand from the world market is missing, prices are holding steady to firm.
A record quantity has been exported: March (37,000 tons), April (36,000 tons) and May
(37,000 tons) bringing a total volume to approximately 143,000 tons till May 2019;
36% more exports than 2018 in similar period.

We have not observed such stunning export figures in our 26 years of trading history. Knowing 8 more months to new crop,
farmers and dealers are now in a comfortable position to hold remaining quantities without panic. This is very much evident from arrival of goods and gradual rise in raw pepper prices.  

Their comfort level will increase more once 60-70% of crop is out of Vietnam.
In May, raw prices remained between 44000 to 46000 dong/kg.
China keep supporting the pepper market and their pepper imports have risen to 70% from 2018 followed by USA and India to 27% and 10% respectively.

Buyers keep pushing for lower prices. We have not seen very aggressive offers for future shipments as all of them feel more risk than reward.
Destination markets need to consume extra volume imported during last 3 months.
Not to forget that combined Middle East and Asia has become one of the largest pepper
consumer market in recent years and their constant support to origin keep prices steady.

Limited numbers of orders in hand with exporters do indicate that coverage for second half is yet to come.
Low pepper prices and higher maintenance cost are pushing few farmers to cut trees and plant some other commodities.
Farmers in Chu Puh and Chu Sê districts—two key pepper growing areas who had invested for a dozen of pillars that covered one hectare are now selling the same number of pillars in lower cost as many of them have gone bankrupt.
Add to pot, young trees are also dying due to poor care of farmers, poor maintenance of current
vines and virtually no new plantation, crop size will reduce gradually while world consumption in general increases by 3-4% annually.
Expect volatile days in 2020 and beyond.
Imports to India via Nepal may halt due to 100% additional duty (from 10-20%) has been imposed recently in their annual budget presented in end May.

Indonesia – No bad news so far. Expecting similar or slightly better crop than 2018. However, no selling pressure or any aggressive pricing from numbered top-class shippers.

Brazil – It is interesting to note that for the first time, Brazil is not discounting to Vietnam prices. In fact, quotes from Brazil are now in line with Vietnam. This firmness is attributed to strong currency and depleted inventories.
Brazil too have exported large volume in the last 5 months (approx. 40,000 tons).
Their new crop from Para region to start in August – September.
We have not seen any selling pressure yet. First class shippers prefer to stay away from sharp bids.
If Vietnam continues to be firm, world demand may shift to Brazil which may help Brazil to stabilize further.
In general, there is resistance at low prices.
Demand from Europe has slowed down due to the new import regulation on salmonella and at the same time volume from Vietnam has increased considerably for European ports.

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