Freshdi Market Insight
Make smarter Pepper sourcing decisions with real market data
India (21.6%) and Indonesia (17.7%) lead the 417 Pepper suppliers, with Vietnam at 11%, across 50 countries, so sourcing options are concentrated in a few key regions. The typical range is USD 1,934 - 8,000 per metric ton FOB, centered at a USD 3,509 median. Buyer inquiries increased 32.1% to 37 in the last 30 days.
What is in this market?
The size and shape of Pepper on Freshdi before you shortlist anyone: how many sellers, how much product, how many origins, and which way demand is moving.
1,002supply
Freshdi lists 1,002 active Pepper supply listings as of 2 November 2026.
417companies
Freshdi has 417 active Pepper suppliers, 3.1% of all suppliers on the platform, as of 2 November 2026.
50origins
Freshdi Pepper suppliers come from 50 countries, led by India at 21.6%, as of 2 November 2026.
+32.1% over 12m
Freshdi received 37 buyer inquiries for Pepper in the 30 days to 2 November 2026, up 32.1% from the previous 30 days.
417 suppliers are actively offering Pepper on the platform, with 67 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 long waits. It also suggests a dynamic market where terms and availability shift regularly—giving buyers more flexibility to negotiate or pivot quickly. 1,002 listings are currently active, covering a wide range of types, processing methods, and packaging sizes. With so many options live at once, a buyer can easily find a match for their specific needs—whether it’s a particular heat level, origin, or delivery format—without having to start from scratch or rely on a single supplier’s general offer. Pepper is sourced from 50 countries, with India supplying 21.6% of the active exporters. This broad geographic spread means buyers have access to diverse origins, which can be key for those seeking unique flavor profiles, compliance with regional regulations, or risk diversification across supply chains. It also means sourcing isn’t limited to one region, giving buyers more options to compare and choose based on quality, cost, or availability. Buyer inquiries rose 32.1% to 37 in the last 30 days, signaling a noticeable surge in demand. This spike suggests that interest in Pepper is growing rapidly, and with only 417 suppliers available, the market may be reaching capacity quickly—making it a timely opportunity to act before supply runs out or prices rise.
Freshdi recorded 134 buyer requests for Pepper globally in the 365 days to 2 November 2026.
- Freshdi lists 1,002 active Pepper supply listings from 417 suppliers in 50 countries, drawn from 19 source documents and 131 supply observations over the 365 days to 2 November 2026.
- Buyer inquiry volume for Pepper on Freshdi rose 32.1% in the 30 days to 2 November 2026 against the 30 days before, with 83.44% volatility in monthly inquiry and quotation activity over 332 days.
- Freshdi received 134 buyer requests for Pepper in the 365 days to 2 November 2026 against 1,002 active listings — 7.5 listings per request globally.
Who exactly is selling?
The verified Pepper suppliers buyers actually reach on Freshdi, ranked by the inquiries they received in the last 30 days and how reliably they answered them.
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.
- The most-contacted verified Pepper supplier on Freshdi received 0 buyer inquiries in the 30 days to 2 November 2026 and replied to 91% of them.
- 1 of the 417 Pepper suppliers on Freshdi are Level 2+ verified with a response rate of at least 70%, as of 2 November 2026.
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?
72 new Pepper listings came in over the last 30 days, more than the 43 the month before. The catalog is growing faster than a month ago, so buyers see a mix of newer offers and older ones. Compare listing dates when evaluating offers with similar specs.
Is the market busy?
12 of the 417 suppliers joined in the last 12 months, mostly long-standing suppliers. The pool is dominated by sellers with a history of consistent listings, which makes it easier to assess reliability over time. The small number of new entries means most buyers will be familiar with the existing suppliers. Review each supplier’s listing history before contacting them.
6716.1% of 417
5613.4% of 417
7217.3% of 417
Can these suppliers be trusted?
360 of 417 suppliers are verified, at least three in four, so buyers can contact several verified suppliers at once. 154 of 417 list a certificate, and HALAL is the most common, held by 20 of them. Filter for HALAL when a shipment requires it, or ask each shortlisted supplier for the certificate up front.
- Freshdi refreshed 227 of 1,002 Pepper supply listings (22.7%) within 90 days to 2 November 2026, and 72 (7.2%) within 30 days.
- 275 of 417 Pepper suppliers on Freshdi (65.9%) were active in the 12 months to 2 November 2026, with 67 (16.1%) active within the last month, and 12 suppliers registered during the year.
- 86.3% of Pepper suppliers on Freshdi are verified as of 2 November 2026.
- Among 154 certified Freshdi Pepper supplier profiles, 13.0% hold HALAL, 11.7% hold ISO, 8.4% hold FSSAI, 7.8% hold HACCP, and 5.8% hold FDA_REGISTRATION; 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 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.
CIF46.5%
CIF is the leading trade term for Pepper supply on Freshdi at 46.5%, followed by FOB at 28% and CFR at 12.7%, as of 2 November 2026.
1934–8000
USD/MT FOBPepper supply on Freshdi typically lists between USD 1,934 and 8,000 per metric ton on a FOB basis, median USD 3,509 across 19 listings, as of 2 November 2026.
20MT median
The typical minimum order quantity for Pepper on Freshdi is 20 MT, with most listings between 1 and 20 MT, as of 2 November 2026.
50countries
India (21.6%), Indonesia (17.7%) and Vietnam (11%) lead Pepper supply origins on Freshdi, as of 2 November 2026.
Pepper listings show a typical price range of USD 1,934 - 8,000 per metric ton on an FOB basis, with the median price at USD 3,509. Black Pepper is the largest variety in priced listings at 42.1%, with a median price of USD 7,911, while White Pepper accounts for 15.8% of listings and has a median price of USD 10,700, indicating significant price variation by grade. The typical minimum order quantity for Pepper is 20 MT, with most listings falling within the common range of 1 to 20 MT, offering buyers a range from small to medium-sized orders. Pepper suppliers predominantly offer CIF at 46.5%, with FOB at 28%, suggesting that a majority of suppliers include freight and insurance costs to the destination port. For Pepper, T/T is used by 34.9% of suppliers and L/C by 31%, showing a balanced split between bank transfer and letter of credit as payment methods.
| Type | Range (P25–P75) | Median | N | Term | MOQ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| black | 1929–8000 USD/MT | 7911 | 8 | CIF | 20 MT |
| white | 10600–10800 USD/MT | 10700 | 3 | CIF | 20 MT |
Black pepper has the lowest median at USD 7,911 per metric ton and the widest range, USD 1,929 - 8,000. White pepper carries the highest median, USD 10,700 per metric ton, on a USD 10,600 - 10,800 range.
| Market | Demand | Supply | Offers/req |
|---|---|---|---|
| Global | 53 requests | 20 products | 0.4 |
| India | 15 requests | 20 products | 1.3 |
| ASEAN | 10 requests | 20 products | 2.0 |
| United States | 9 requests | 20 products | 2.2 |
| Vietnam | 6 requests | 20 products | 3.3 |
Worldwide, 20 listings meet 53 buyer requests - 0.4 listings per request, so buyers compete for the listings on offer. India sends 15 of those requests (28.3%), and there the same 20 listings make 1.3 listings per request. With fewer listings than requests, suppliers can be selective about which requests they answer.
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| Pepper type | Buyer range | Median | Supplier range | Median | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black | – | – | 1929 – 8000 | 7911 | – |
| White | – | – | 10600 – 10800 | 10700 | – |
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India has 2 requests and 2 listings - 1 request per listing, so demand and supply are balanced in origin.
- Freshdi had 20 Pepper listings against 53 buyer requests (0.4 listings per request), and buyers in India posted 15 of them (1.3 listings per request), in the 90 days to 2 November 2026.
- Pepper buyer requests on Freshdi asked for India 2 times against 2 listings, in the 90 days to 2 November 2026.
- India (15), the United States (9) and Vietnam (6) sent the most of the 53 Pepper buyer requests on Freshdi with a known buyer country, in the 90 days to 2 November 2026.
What do I do now?
Act on the numbers above — post request, or browse every listing.
Post buying request for Pepper
Freshdi received 134 buyer requests for Pepper in the last 12 months. Verified suppliers quote against your spec — no platform fees on either side.
Browse all Pepper suppliers
1,002 listings from 417 sellers, filterable by type, MOQ, trade term and certification.
Pepper prices on Freshdi range from USD 1,934 to USD 8,000 per metric ton, FOB, with a median of USD 3,509 based on 19 listings. This wide spread indicates that quality, origin, and type significantly influence pricing, so buyers must verify each listing's specific attributes before making decisions.
The typical minimum order quantity for Pepper is 20 MT, with a range from 1 to 20 MT across current listings. Buyers seeking smaller volumes may find limited options, as most suppliers set their baseline at 20 MT, though a few still offer lower thresholds for special arrangements.
CIF is the most commonly used trade term for Pepper, appearing in 46.5% of supplier listings on Freshdi. Buyers should confirm whether the term applies to their specific shipment, as it includes freight and insurance costs, which can significantly affect total landed cost.
T/T is the preferred payment term for Pepper suppliers, used by 34.9% of them on Freshdi. While not the majority, it remains the standard for most transactions, and buyers should expect this term unless otherwise specified in a supplier's quote.
Freshdi lists two Pepper grades: white and black. White Pepper has the highest median price at USD 10,700 per metric ton with only 3 listings, while black Pepper is priced at USD 7,911 per metric ton with 8 listings, making it more available. Buyers must separate these grades when evaluating pricing and supply availability.
86.3% of the 417 Pepper suppliers on Freshdi are verified, totaling 360 verified accounts. Additionally, 154 suppliers list a certificate, with HALAL being the most common at 20 suppliers, providing buyers with strong assurance of compliance and quality standards before engaging.
Post a buying request detailing your required grade, quantity, and destination, or browse the live Pepper listings directly on Freshdi right now. Contacting a verified supplier from either path allows you to compare quotes, confirm availability, and negotiate terms before finalizing any order.
Methodology
How the numbers on this page are produced, and what they do not cover.
Every figure comes from Pepper listings, supplier quotes and buyer requests posted on Freshdi in the 365 days to 28 October 2026 - 1,002 active listings, 131 buyer requests, 19 source documents, and 131 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 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 Pepper, so no landed-cost comparison is possible from this data.
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.