In May 2024, black pepper exports reached 452.48 metric tons (MT), marking a 13.12% down from the previous month and aligning closely with the three-year average of 529.75 MT.

Meanwhile, black pepper imports for the same period totalled 2905.79 MT, indicating a 117.48% increase from the prior month and a significant 45.51% hike compared to the same period the previous year.