In February 2024, the export of black pepper stood at 425.75 metric tons (MT), witnessing a decline of 26.38% from the preceding month and aligning with a three-year average of 399.86 MT. Conversely, black pepper imports during the same period reached 2022.77 MT, indicating a 10.19% rise compared to the previous month and a significant 68.55% surge from the corresponding period last year.