Freshdi Market Insight
Know the Black Pepper market before you buy
India (25.6%) and Indonesia (17.1%) lead the 281 Black Pepper suppliers, with Vietnam at 11.7%, so sourcing from outside these top countries is limited and may require longer lead times. Typical offers range from USD 1,126 - 3,108 per metric ton FOB, centered around a USD 1,376 median, meaning price varies by origin and quality. Buyer inquiries surged 205.4% to 623 in the last 30 days.
What is in this market?
The size and shape of Black Pepper on Freshdi before you shortlist anyone: how many sellers, how much product, how many origins, and which way demand is moving.
630supply
As of 14 November 2026, 630 active Black Pepper supply listings are live on Freshdi.
281companies
Freshdi counts 281 active Black Pepper suppliers, 1.9% of all suppliers on the platform, as of 14 November 2026.
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Black Pepper suppliers on Freshdi are spread over 31 countries, led by India at 25.6%, as of 14 November 2026.
+205.4% over 12m
Freshdi received 623 buyer inquiries for Black Pepper in the 30 days to 14 November 2026, up 205.4% from the previous 30 days.
281 suppliers are actively offering Black Pepper on the platform, with 50 of them updating their listings in the last 30 days. This level of activity means suppliers are responsive and keeping their offerings current, which helps buyers find fresh pricing, new grades, or updated certifications without waiting for long gaps between posts. 630 active listings mean a wide variety of options are available at once—different grades, packaging sizes, and origins. A buyer can quickly find a match for their specific needs, whether it's for spice blends, food manufacturing, or traditional recipes, without having to start from scratch with a custom request. Suppliers come from 31 countries, with India accounting for 25.6% of the total. This broad geographic spread gives buyers flexibility to source based on cost, quality, or compliance needs—such as regional processing methods or sustainability standards—without being locked into a single origin. Buyer inquiries surged 205.4% to 623 in the last 30 days, signaling a strong and growing demand. This spike suggests that suppliers are under increased pressure to fulfill orders quickly, making it a prime time to act—before inventory runs low or pricing adjusts to meet the sudden demand.
In the 365 days to 14 November 2026, Freshdi logged 98 buyer requests for Black Pepper globally.
- Over the 365 days to 14 November 2026, Freshdi tracked 630 active Black Pepper supply listings from 281 suppliers in 31 countries, built on 118 source documents and 836 supply observations.
- Compared with the previous 30 days, buyer inquiries for Black Pepper on Freshdi rose 205.4% in the 30 days to 14 November 2026, with 80.99% volatility in monthly inquiry and quotation activity over 348 days.
- Freshdi received 98 buyer requests for Black Pepper in the 365 days to 14 November 2026 against 630 active listings — 6.4 listings per request globally.
Who exactly is selling?
The verified Black Pepper suppliers buyers actually reach on Freshdi, ranked by the inquiries they received in the last 30 days and how reliably they answered them.
No Black Pepper suppliers currently meet the ranking criteria below.
Verified suppliers first, then by buyer inquiries received in the last 30 days, then by response rate. No supplier pays for placement in this list.
Certifications shown are the two or three most relevant per supplier — the full set is on each supplier's profile.
- As of 14 November 2026, 0 of 281 Black Pepper suppliers on Freshdi are Level 2+ verified and answer at least 70% of inquiries.
How stable is this supply base?
Three separate questions, answered in order: is the product fresh, is the market busy, and can the sellers be trusted.
Is there much new product?
Black Pepper gained 65 new listings in the last 30 days, more than the 45 the month before. New offers are arriving at a faster rate, so the catalog a buyer sees today includes more recent prices or pack sizes. Compare the listing dates when evaluating similar offers to see which one is closer to today's market.
Is the market busy?
108 of the 281 suppliers joined in the last 12 months, a large share of newcomers. Buyers here meet a mix of long-standing and new sellers, which increases the number of options but means each new seller has less history to assess. The established names have a longer record, while newer ones need more scrutiny before a first order. Review each supplier's listing history before contacting them.
5017.8% of 281
4415.7% of 281
4616.4% of 281
Can these suppliers be trusted?
260 of 281 suppliers are verified, at least three in four, enough to contact several verified suppliers at once. Certificates are common: 120 of 281 list one, and HALAL is the most held, by 16 of them. For a shipment requiring HALAL certification, filter the list to include only those suppliers with it.
- 156 of 630 Black Pepper supply listings on Freshdi (24.8%) were refreshed within 90 days to 14 November 2026, and 65 (10.3%) within 30 days.
- 188 of 281 Black Pepper suppliers on Freshdi (66.9%) were active in the 12 months to 14 November 2026, with 50 (17.8%) active within the last month, and 108 suppliers registered during the year.
- On Freshdi, 92.5% of Black Pepper suppliers are verified as of 14 November 2026.
- Among 120 certified Freshdi Black Pepper supplier profiles, 13.3% hold HALAL, 10.0% hold ISO, 9.2% hold FSSAI, 5.8% hold HACCP, and 5.8% hold APEDA; a profile can hold more than one certificate.
What are the selling conditions, and where do the two sides disagree?
Part A reads the supply side on its own terms — price, trade term, MOQ, origin. Part B puts buyer demand next to it and measures the gaps in percentage points.
Default settings of a typical Black Pepper offer — how it ships, what it costs, the smallest quantity accepted and where it comes from. Each figure is drawn from every quote in the last 365 days, not from one seller.
CIF46.2%
CIF is the leading trade term for Black Pepper supply on Freshdi at 46.2%, followed by FOB at 32.1% and EXW at 6.9%, as of 14 November 2026.
1126–3108
USD/MT FOBTypical Black Pepper supply prices on Freshdi run from USD 1,126 to 3,108 per metric ton on a FOB basis, median USD 1,376 across 149 listings, as of 14 November 2026.
5MT median
As of 14 November 2026, Black Pepper suppliers on Freshdi typically ask a minimum order of 5 MT, with most listings between 0.2 and 10 MT.
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India (25.6%), Indonesia (17.1%) and Vietnam (11.7%) lead Black Pepper supply origins on Freshdi, as of 14 November 2026.
Black Pepper listings show a typical price range of USD 1,126 - 3,108 per metric ton on an FOB basis, with the median price at USD 1,376. Black is the dominant variety, accounting for 81.2% of priced listings and having a median price of USD 1,346, indicating that pricing varies primarily by grade. The typical minimum order quantity for Black Pepper is 5 MT, with most listings falling within a range of 0.2 to 10 MT, offering buyers a broad spectrum of order sizes to select from. Black Pepper suppliers predominantly offer CIF at 46.2%, followed by FOB at 32.1%, with CIF being the leading trade term in the category. T/T is the most common payment method for Black Pepper, used by 54.8% of suppliers, while L/C is adopted by 22.5% of listings, showing a strong preference for bank transfers.
| Type | Range (P25–P75) | Median | N | Term | MOQ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| black | 1126–2759 USD/MT | 1346 | 121 | CIF | 5 MT |
| Market | Demand | Supply | Offers/req |
|---|---|---|---|
| Global | 315 requests | 118 products | 0.4 |
| Middle East & North Africa | 106 requests | 118 products | 1.1 |
| India | 93 requests | 118 products | 1.3 |
| Gulf Cooperation Council | 78 requests | 118 products | 1.5 |
| United Arab Emirates | 72 requests | 118 products | 1.6 |
Worldwide, 118 listings meet 315 buyer requests - 0.4 listings per request, so buyers compete for the listings on offer. The Middle East & North Africa sends 106 requests (33.7%), and there the same 118 listings make 1.1 listings per request. With fewer listings than requests, suppliers can be selective about which requests they answer.
FOB is the clearest mismatch: 40% of buyer requests ask for it, but only 32.1% of listings offer it (198 supply vs 242 demand observations). FCA runs the other way - 5% of listings against 0.8% of buyer requests. A supplier able to quote FOB stands out to these buyers.
D/P is the widest payment gap: 14% of buyer requests ask for it, but only 2.4% of listings accept it (200 supply vs 200 demand observations). L/C runs the other way - 22.5% of listings against 15.7% of requests. Suppliers offering D/P stand out to buyers.
| Black Pepper type | Buyer range | Median | Supplier range | Median | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 21560 – 21560 | 21560 | 1126 – 2759 | 1346 | -93.8% |
Black Pepper buyers price at a USD 21,560 median across 6 buyer prices, above the USD 1,375.65 supply median (149 observations) - expect strong buyer push, suppliers should hold firm on pricing.
India has 17 requests against 26 listings (0.65 requests per listing) - more listings than requests, so buyers have choice; Vietnam has 13 requests against 10 listings (1.3 requests per listing) - more requests than listings, an opening for Vietnamese suppliers; Indonesia has 6 requests against 12 listings (0.5 requests per listing) - more listings than requests, buyers have choice.
- Buyers price Black Pepper at a USD 21,560 median across 6 buyer prices on Freshdi, above the USD 1,375.65 supply median across 149 listings, as of 14 November 2026.
- As of 14 November 2026, for Black Pepper on Freshdi, FOB is the widest trade term gap - 40% of buyer requests against 32.1% of listings - while FCA runs the other way at 5% of listings against 0.8% of requests.
- As of 14 November 2026, for Black Pepper on Freshdi, D/P is the widest payment term gap - 14% of buyer requests against 2.4% of listings - while L/C runs the other way at 22.5% of listings against 15.7% of requests.
- Freshdi had 118 Black Pepper listings against 315 buyer requests (0.4 listings per request), and buyers in the Middle East & North Africa posted 106 of them (1.1 listings per request), in the 90 days to 14 November 2026.
- Black Pepper buyer requests on Freshdi asked for India 17 times against 26 listings, Vietnam 13 times against 10 listings and Indonesia 6 times against 12 listings, in the 90 days to 14 November 2026.
- India (93), the United Arab Emirates (72) and Pakistan (23) sent the most of the 315 Black Pepper buyer requests on Freshdi with a known buyer country, in the 90 days to 14 November 2026.
What do I do now?
Act on the numbers above — post request, or browse every listing.
Post buying request for Black Pepper
Freshdi received 98 buyer requests for Black Pepper in the last 12 months. Verified suppliers quote against your spec — no platform fees on either side.
Browse all Black Pepper suppliers
630 listings from 281 sellers, filterable by type, MOQ, trade term and certification.
Black Pepper prices on Freshdi range from USD 1,126 to USD 3,108 per metric ton, FOB, with a median of USD 1,376 based on 149 current listings. The wide spread indicates significant variation by origin, quality, and processing, so buyers must evaluate each listing's specific attributes rather than relying on a single average price point.
The typical minimum order quantity for Black Pepper is 5.0 MT, with listings ranging from as low as 0.2 MT to a high of 10.0 MT. This flexibility allows buyers with small or variable needs to find viable suppliers, though larger volumes generally offer better pricing and terms.
CIF is the most commonly used trade term for Black Pepper, appearing in 46.2% of supplier listings on Freshdi. While it's the leading term, buyers should verify the exact term offered by each supplier, as mismatches with buyer expectations can lead to unexpected cost or logistics burdens.
T/T is the most frequently used payment term for Black Pepper suppliers, selected by 54.8% of them. It is the default expectation when requesting a quote, but buyers should confirm the specific terms with each supplier to ensure alignment with their own financial and risk management policies.
There are notable gaps in trade and payment terms for Black Pepper. For trade terms, FOB is in demand by 40% but only offered by 32.1%, creating a 7.9-point gap. For payment terms, L/C is in demand by 15.7% but only offered by 22.5%, while D/P is demanded by 14% but offered by just 2.4%, a 11.6-point mismatch that can impact transaction feasibility.
92.5% of the 281 Black Pepper suppliers on Freshdi are verified, with 260 verified accounts, providing strong assurance of legitimacy. Additionally, 120 suppliers list a certificate, with HALAL being the most common at 16 suppliers, giving buyers clear signals to validate compliance and quality standards before engagement.
Post a buying request detailing your required grade, volume, and destination, or browse the live Black Pepper listings directly on Freshdi. Contacting a verified supplier from either path enables direct negotiation, availability confirmation, and secure quote comparison before finalizing any order.
Methodology
How the numbers on this page are produced, and what they do not cover.
Every figure comes from Black Pepper listings, supplier quotes and buyer requests posted on Freshdi in the 365 days to 13 November 2026 - 630 active listings, 97 buyer requests, 118 source documents, and 836 supply observations from the last 90 days. External export benchmarks are cited separately and never mixed into Freshdi figures.
Price and MOQ ranges are the interquartile range - the middle half of quotes, a quarter below and a quarter above - with the median reported alongside. A Black Pepper type is priced only once it holds at least 5% of supply price quotes and 3 priced listings with a real range; below that it is not listed. Buyer prices are compared only once there are at least 5 of them.
All prices are FOB, in USD per metric ton; quotes on other Incoterms are converted to a FOB equivalent. Freshdi does not hold a CIF price series for Black Pepper, so no landed-cost comparison is possible from this data.
Demand-versus-supply differences in trade and payment term shares are stated in percentage points, and origin rows add buyer requests per listing. Each figure carries its market scope - global - beside the number rather than in a footnote.
Product freshness counts listings created or updated. Supplier activity counts sellers by their last update. The two are different measurements and will not agree.
Freshdi reprocesses market data every hour, with one snapshot a day for trends. This page's figures, certification coverage included, refresh every 14 days on a rolling 365-day window.
About Black Pepper
Black Pepper is part of Agriculture, Food & Beverage > Herbs, Spices & Seasonings on Freshdi. Black Pepper shares its group on Freshdi with Spice Seasoning, Palm Sugar Powder, Fruit Pickle, Bees Pollen and Lactose Food Grade. On Freshdi, Black Pepper is tracked as Black Pepper (HS code 0904). Buyers comparing Black Pepper offers on Freshdi look at Density / Spec and Pepper Type. Buyers posted 98 requests for Black Pepper on Freshdi in the 365 days to 14 November 2026. Looking for Black Pepper? Post a buying request on Freshdi and compare the quotations suppliers send.
Sourcing Black Pepper through distributors and wholesalers
The details below describe the Black Pepper suppliers of this category, from producers to trading companies.
What is the price of Black Pepper per unit?
Suppliers on Freshdi usually quote Black Pepper at $1,126–$3,108/ton FOB for a minimum order of 0.2–10 tons (November 2026 data). A Black Pepper quotation moves with the grade, the order size and the trade term, so ask several suppliers to quote on identical terms.
| Product type | Price range | MOQ | Trade term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | $1,126–$2,759/ton | 1–10 tons | CIF |
| All offers | $1,126–$3,108/ton | 0.2–10 tons | FOB |
Read each range as a guide, since the final price follows the grade, the quantity and the Incoterm of your order.
Where can importers source Black Pepper from?
As of November 2026, 26% of the Black Pepper suppliers on Freshdi are based in India, ahead of Indonesia (17%) and Vietnam (12%). No single country dominates, as the three leading ones account for 55% of the Black Pepper suppliers, which come from at least 8 countries.
| Country | Share of suppliers | Suppliers |
|---|---|---|
| India | 26% | 72 |
| Indonesia | 17% | 48 |
| Vietnam | 12% | 33 |
| Sri Lanka | 9% | 26 |
| Tanzania | 6% | 16 |
| South Africa | 5% | 13 |
| United Kingdom | 2% | 7 |
| Kenya | 2% | 6 |
Origin changes freight, lead time and import duties, so compare offers from more than one country.
Which Incoterms and payment terms do Black Pepper suppliers use?
As of November 2026, the most common term in Black Pepper offers on Freshdi is CIF (46%). FOB (32%) come next. With CIF, the seller pays sea freight and insurance to the destination port, and the risk passes once the goods are loaded.
| Term | Type | Share |
|---|---|---|
| CIF | Incoterm | 46% |
| FOB | Incoterm | 32% |
| EXW | Incoterm | 7% |
| FCA | Incoterm | 5% |
| CFR | Incoterm | 3% |
| DAP | Incoterm | 2% |
| DDP | Incoterm | 2% |
| CIP | Incoterm | 2% |
Quote or ask on the terms the other side uses most, and agree the Incoterm before the price.
What other products sit next to Black Pepper?
Black Pepper on Freshdi is related to Sugar, Pepper and Turmeric, all within Herbs, Spices & Seasonings. Of these, Sugar has the most suppliers on Freshdi, with 606.
| Category | Relation | Suppliers |
|---|---|---|
| Herbs, Spices & Seasonings | Parent group | 265 |
| Sugar | Same-group category | 606 |
| Pepper | Same-group category | 426 |
| Turmeric | Same-group category | 370 |
| Export Quality Sugar | Same-group category | 358 |
| Dried Black Pepper | Same-group category | 328 |
| Fresh Red Chilli | Same-group category | 324 |
| Turmeric Milk Powder | Same-group category | 303 |
Open a related category to widen your search or to compare similar products.
Trade terms and how to compare quotations
A reference for every category: what the usual trade and payment terms mean, and the points to check when you compare quotations.
| Term | Type | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| EXW | Incoterm | The buyer collects the goods at the seller's premises and pays every cost from there. |
| FCA | Incoterm | The seller hands the goods, cleared for export, to the buyer's carrier at a named place. |
| FOB | Incoterm | The seller loads the goods on the vessel at the port of loading; freight is the buyer's. |
| CFR | Incoterm | The seller pays sea freight to the destination port; the risk passes once loaded. |
| CIF | Incoterm | Like CFR, and the seller also insures the goods until the destination port. |
| CPT | Incoterm | The seller pays carriage to a named place; the risk passes at the first carrier. |
| CIP | Incoterm | Like CPT, and the seller also insures the goods to the named place. |
| DAP | Incoterm | The seller delivers to a named place, ready for unloading; import duties are the buyer's. |
| DPU | Incoterm | The seller delivers and unloads the goods at a named place in the destination country. |
| DDP | Incoterm | The seller delivers to the buyer's place and pays import duties and taxes too. |
| FAS | Incoterm | The seller places the goods alongside the vessel at the port of loading. |
| T/T | Payment term | A bank transfer, often a deposit before production and the balance against documents. |
| L/C | Payment term | A letter of credit, under which the buyer's bank pays once the shipping documents match its terms. |
| D/P | Payment term | Documents against payment, where the buyer gets the shipping documents once it pays. |
| D/A | Payment term | Documents against acceptance, where the buyer gets the documents by accepting to pay later. |
| CAD | Payment term | Cash against documents, where payment is made when the shipping documents are presented. |
| Bank Transfer | Payment term | A direct transfer between bank accounts, agreed in the contract. |
| Escrow | Payment term | A third party holds the payment until the buyer confirms delivery. |
| Cash | Payment term | Payment in cash, usually only for small or local orders. |
Name the Incoterm with a place, and agree it and the payment term in writing before production starts.
| Point | What to check | Why it matters |
|---|---|---|
| Incoterm and place | Every quotation names the same Incoterm and port or place. | Prices on FOB and on CIF differ by the freight and the insurance. |
| Specification | The grade, size or composition quoted matches the one asked for. | A lower grade can hide behind a lower price. |
| Quantity and MOQ | The price is for the quantity ordered, above the minimum order. | Unit prices change with the order size. |
| Packaging | Packing type, size and labelling are stated and the same. | Custom packing adds cost. |
| Payment term | The payment term and the deposit asked. | It moves the risk between buyer and seller. |
| Lead time | The production and shipping time to the destination. | A late shipment can cost more than a higher price. |
| Documents | The certificates and export documents included. | Missing papers can block customs. |
| Validity | How long the quoted price holds. | Quotations are often valid for a limited time only. |
Ask every counterpart to quote on the same basis: only then does the lower price win.