Black Pepper clusters in India
| Cluster | State / districts | Type | Season | Export gateway |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kochi spice trade hub (Mattancherry) / Wayanad | Kerala; Karnataka — Idukki; Wayanad; Kozhikode (KL); Kodagu; Chikkamagaluru (KA) | agricultural | Harvest Dec-Feb (ASSUMPTION) | Cochin |
Cluster notes
Pepper exports 20,830 t / USD 124.54 mn (2024-25 revised final); 19,806 t / USD 137.84 mn (2025-26 final) - Spices Board item-wise (tier 1) Assessment: India is a net importer of pepper in some years; exports of value-added (sterilised, white, oleoresin) grow; price-competitive vs Vietnam only on premium grades
Associations and directories
Export promotion and producer bodies relevant to black pepper: Spices Board India.
Frequently asked questions
Which Indian state produces the most black pepper?
Our cluster data lists Kerala; Karnataka as the main sources; see the table for districts and seasons.
When is the black pepper season in India?
Kerala; Karnataka: Harvest Dec-Feb (ASSUMPTION).
How do you verify black pepper suppliers?
We check registrations (GST, IEC, FSSAI or BIS where relevant), visit the unit, review past export documents and test a sample lot before listing a supplier.
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