Black pepper oil is a potent and versatile essential oil widely utilised in India. This climbing vine thrives in the warm, humid climate of India’s southern regions, particularly Kerala, Karnataka, and Tamil Nadu. It prefers rich, well-drained soil and requires ample rainfall. There are supply disruptions globally, but stock from India can help balance the market situation. There was limited production in Sri Lanka during the Kandy season. Raw material prices for oil and oleoresin production increased because of bold harvest instead of light berries. Indonesia also saw a 2.5% decrease in production as farmers move towards cash crops that fetch higher returns.

Black pepper production in Vietnam declined by almost 7.7% and exports reduced by 1.9%. Carry-forward stock in the region is also limited. There was a decrease in demand from China and supply took a hit due to a decrease in cultivation areas. This resulted in stable pricing for the product.