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Introduction – United Arab Emirates’s Pepper Market by the Numbers When it comes to the global trade of spices, especially pepper, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) is a name that pops up often—and for good reason. In 2024 alone, the UAE imported a staggering 26,000 tons of piper pepper, accounting for 67% of all…

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Introduction – Current State of Play: The Pepper Sector in Ukraine The Ukrainian pepper market is heating up—literally and figuratively. As 2025 unfolds, this vibrant sector is experiencing a combination of rapid growth, shifting trade policies, and renewed international interest. Ukraine, long known for its fertile soil and agricultural prowess, is now becoming a…

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Introduction – Delving into Switzerland’s Role in the Black Pepper Trade When you think of Switzerland, what comes to mind? Perhaps precision watches, delicious chocolates, or snow-capped Alps. But black pepper? Not really. And that’s fair—Switzerland doesn’t grow black pepper. The spice thrives in tropical environments like India, Vietnam, and Brazil, where heat, humidity,…

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Introduction – Current State of Play: The Black Pepper Sector in Poland Let’s talk about black pepper in Poland. As of September 2025, the market is going through a rough patch. If you’re in the spice trade or food industry, you’ve probably noticed the turbulence. Poland, although not a major black pepper producer, plays…
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Introduction – United States’s Black Pepper Market: A Quantitative Overview When we talk about black pepper—one of the world’s most traded and consumed spices—the United States holds a surprisingly critical role. While the country doesn’t produce much black pepper due to its climate, its influence on global trade is massive. In fact, the U.S.…

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Introduction – The Current State of Play: Black Pepper in Germany Germany’s black pepper market is at a pivotal moment in 2025. A series of global and regional developments — from shifting trade alliances and evolving EU regulations to supply chain hiccups and surging demand for ethical sourcing — are reshaping how businesses buy…

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Introduction – The Thai Black Pepper Market in Flux The black pepper market in Thailand is currently standing at a critical crossroads. As of Q3 2025, industry players are navigating a whirlwind of changes, from climate-induced disruptions to shifting global trade dynamics. In the past few months alone, Thailand has experienced severe floods that…

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Introduction – South Africa’s Pepper Market: A Quantitative Overview South Africa might not be the first country that springs to mind when you think about pepper, but make no mistake—this southern African powerhouse plays an increasingly strategic role in the global pepper trade. With exports reaching over 1,084,000 tonnes in peak years and key…