International black pepper trade is structured according to origin, commercial grade, processing level, density, moisture, pungency, cleanliness and destination-market food safety requirements.
Black pepper may be traded as whole peppercorns, cracked or crushed pepper, ground pepper or steam-sterilized product. Commercial evaluation typically considers bulk density, light berries, foreign matter, moisture, volatile oil, piperine content, microbiological compliance and packaging conditions.
| Parameter | Commercial Reference |
|---|---|
| Bulk Density | Min. 550 g/L |
| Moisture | Max. 12.0% |
| Light Berries | Max. 2.0% |
| Extraneous Vegetable Matter | Max. 1.0% |
| Foreign Matter | Max. 0.1% |
| Mouldy Berries | Max. 1.0% |
| Volatile Oil | Min. 2.0 ml/100 g, dry basis |
| Piperine Content | Min. 3.5%, dry basis |
Contact Broker Agro to evaluate available origins, commercial grades, densities, processing options, specifications, volumes, packaging and commercial conditions for your operation.
