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Indian Spices · Whole Spices
Black Pepper
Piper nigrum
Malabar and Tellicherry black pepper from the Western Ghats, graded by bulk density and berry size for grinders, packers and food manufacturers.
- Origin
- India
- HS code
- 0904.11
- Minimum order
- 1 MT or mixed container
- Shelf life
- 24 months
Forms
Whole berries
Grades
Malabar Garbled 1 (MG-1)Malabar Garbled 2 (MG-2)Tellicherry Extra Bold (TGSEB)
PDF · product details, specification table and contact details
Product details
| Product | Black Pepper |
|---|---|
| Botanical / technical name | Piper nigrum |
| Category | Indian Spices › Whole Spices |
| Forms available | Whole berries |
| Varieties / grades | Malabar Garbled 1 (MG-1), Malabar Garbled 2 (MG-2), Tellicherry Extra Bold (TGSEB) |
| Origin | India |
| HS code (indicative) | 0904.11 |
| Packing | 25kg PP Bags; 25kg Paper Bags; Custom consumer grinders and packs |
| Container load, 20 ft | On request |
| Container load, 40 ft | On request |
| Shelf life | 24 months |
| Minimum order | 1 MT, or part of a mixed container |
| Port & terms | Nhava Sheva (JNPT), Mumbai · FOB, CFR, CIF |
Typical specifications
| Moisture | Max 12.0% |
|---|---|
| Piperine Content | Min 4.0% |
| Volatile Oil | Min 1.5% v/w |
| Density (Bulk Weight) | 500g/l - 550g/l - 600g/l (MG-1 & MG-2) |
| Foreign Matter | Max 0.5% |
| Mouldy Berries | Max 1.0% |
Values are typical. Final specifications are confirmed per contract and lot, with a certificate of analysis.
Black Pepper in other languages
- Hindi
- काली मिर्च
- Gujarati
- કાળા મરી
- Tamil
- மிளகு
- Arabic
- فلفل أسود
- Persian
- فلفل سیاه
- Spanish
- Pimienta negra
- Portuguese
- Pimenta-do-reino
- French
- Poivre noir
- German
- Schwarzer Pfeffer
- Italian
- Pepe nero
- Dutch
- Zwarte peper
- Russian
- Чёрный перец
- Turkish
- Karabiber
- Chinese
- 黑胡椒
- Japanese
- 黒胡椒
- Korean
- 흑후추
- Malay
- Lada hitam
- Indonesian
- Lada hitam
Black Pepper: questions buyers ask
What is the botanical name of black pepper?
Black Pepper is supplied as Piper nigrum. Available forms: Whole berries.
What is the minimum order quantity for black pepper?
For bulk black pepper we usually start at 1 metric ton. You can also add it to a mixed 20 ft or 40 ft container with other products — useful for trial orders and smaller importers.
How is black pepper packed for export?
25kg PP Bags; 25kg Paper Bags; Custom consumer grinders and packs. Indicative container load: 20 ft — On request; 40 ft — On request. Private label packing with your artwork and barcodes is available.
Where can I get the specification for black pepper?
Typical specifications are listed on this page and in the downloadable specification sheet (PDF). Final values are confirmed per contract with a certificate of analysis.
How do I get the current export price for black pepper?
Send your required grade, packing, quantity and destination port through the quote form or WhatsApp (+91 81692 82942). We quote FOB Nhava Sheva, CFR or CIF, usually within 24 hours.
