Brazilian pepper market still problematic

There are still no signs of the catch crop from Espirito Santo in the south east part of Brazil. Last year Espirito Santo state exported around 11,783 tonnes and the greatest part of local consumption was produced in this state. The US dollar seems to keep depreciating against the Brazilian real. This year the devaluation […]

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Brazilian pepper prices held high by supply fears

In the south east part of Brazil has its crop normally scheduled to be harvested around June/July, but due to El Niño, this mid-year crop is expected to be very late and around 35% down from normal. All signs are that this crop will reach the market along with the northern crop, Pará area in […]

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Global pepper prices seen firming

The international pepper market finally seems to have found its direction and prices are firming up. In Brazil, exporters are finishing their last commitments. There is no further material available in significant numbers and they will only return to the market in October…READ MORE

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Analysis: Pesticide residue strains pepper market

Sun-dried Brazilian pepper is virtually sold out now as this material is usually only found at the beginning of the crop. Traded today, sun-dried B1 (Brazilian) pepper of minimum 550 grammes per litre at USD8,000 (per tonne)…READ MORE

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