In 2010 total export of pepper from producing countries was 365,300 mt, with Vietnam recording the largest export of 116,840 mt. Export in 2011 is also estimated to be lower, as indicated by the export performance during January to October 2011.
It is estimated that export from the six main exporting countries (Vietnam, Indonesia, Brazil, India, Malaysia and Vietnam) during the first ten months of 2011 was around 204,000 mt as against 214,000 mt in the corresponding period of last year, registering a decrease by 5%.
Exports from Indonesia, Malaysia and Sri Lanka have decreased, while exports from Vietnam, India and Brazil increased. Significant decrease in export was from Indonesia by 19,500 mt to 29,000 mt.
Source : indiainfoline.com