Status of Black Pepper Arrivals

The ‘King of Spices’ Black pepper is mostly grown in Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Pondicherry and A&N Islands. Kerala alone grows about 90 percent of Black Pepper. Tropical hot and humid climatic conditions are most suitable for this crop. During 2013-14, about 1.22 lakh ha area was estimated under Black Pepper cultivation and about 37000 mt production was estimated. Temperature ranging around 10oC to 40oC and annual rainfall of about 200 mm are considered ideal for its growth. 

Black Pepper is also called Black Gold for its importance in international trade. USA and Europe are major export destinations of Indian black pepper. During 2013-14, total 21250 mt was exported earning about Rs. 94002 lakh. About 28000 mt of value Rs. 161000 lakh is targeted during 2015-16. In the first quarter, about 10750 mt has been exported achieving 38 percent of target.

In Kerala, about 84 thousand ha area was estimated under Black Pepper cultivation and production was estimated 20 thousand ha during 2013-14. Kannur, Kottayam, Thiruvananthapuram, Kollam, Kozhikode and Ernakulum are major producing districts. Presently, temperature in the state is ranging around 30oC. During next seven days light to moderate rainfall would occur in many parts of the state.

In Karnataka, Black Pepper area was estimated about 27955 ha from which 16 thousand mt during 2013-14. Kodagu and Uttar Kannada are major producing districts. Presently, temperature is around 29oC. Light to moderate rainfall is likely to occur during next seven days.

During 1-23rd November 2015, Kanjangadu (Kerala), Gonikappal (Karnataka), Mangalore (Karnataka), Sultan bathery (Kerala) and Moodigere (Karnataka) has been top 5 mandis registering arrivals of 101, 64, 48, 44and 38 tonnes respectively (total arrivals 295 mts in top 5 mandis) .  During this period, Chikkamangalore recorded lowest modal price of Rs 1600/qntl while Sultan bathery witnessed highest price of Rs 69000/qntl.   

While during the corresponding period in 2014, Kanjangadu (Kerala), Moodigere (Karnataka),  Gonikappal (Karnataka), Somvarpet (Karnataka) and Kannur (Kerala) were top 5 mandis registering arrivals of 430, 223, 132, 55 and 25tonnes respectively (total arrivals 865 mts in top 5 mandis).  Somvarpet had recorded lowest price of Rs 40000/qntl for this period whereas highest price was Rs 65000/qntl recorded in Gonikappal Mandi of Kerala.

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