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Introduction – Current State of Play: The Black Pepper Sector in Afghanistan If you’ve been following the global spice trade, you’ve probably noticed one trend that’s impossible to miss: black pepper is making headlines. And not always for the best reasons. As of December 2025, Afghanistan finds itself in a delicate spot within this…
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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.…