Large stocks depress black pepper trading

January 27, 2003 By:

Vietnamese pepper prices have already begun to decline. Last week they were at $1,400 a tonne faq, from $1,600 a tonne at the start of the year. Since the start of the year, there has been limited interest from importers who are unable to get rid of their bulging stocks…READ MORE

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Traders anticipate black pepper glut

January 13, 2003 By:

Despite forecasts last year of a tight black pepper market during the first quarter of 2003, traders are now anticipating a glut and lower prices in most origins.The largest player in the field, Vietnam, have already begun their harvests, which are expected to total around 140,000 tonnes…READ MORE

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