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한국어 Black Pepper Price in Sri Lanka
What Sri Lankan black pepper costs per kg, FOB Colombo, by order size. These are the prices on our own listing, with their date, next to the national export average. They are indicative, not firm quotes. Tell us the grade, density and quantity and our Trade Desk comes back with a firm price.
Black pepper price per kg
| Price point | USD per kg | Basis | Source and date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Whole black pepper, from 10 kg | 9.50 | FOB Colombo, indicative | SriLankaExport listing, checked 30 October 2026 |
| Whole black pepper, from 500 kg | 9.12 | FOB Colombo, indicative | SriLankaExport listing, checked 30 October 2026 |
| Whole black pepper, from 1 t | 8.98 | FOB Colombo, indicative | SriLankaExport listing, checked 30 October 2026 |
| Whole black pepper, from 5 t | 8.84 | FOB Colombo, indicative | SriLankaExport listing, checked 30 October 2026 |
| Sri Lanka export average, whole pepper | 7.81 | Average export value, all grades (US$98.9M across 12,651 t) | UN Comtrade, Sri Lanka exports 2025, HS 0904.11 |
| Sri Lanka export average, crushed or ground pepper | 10.24 | Average export value (US$2.7M across 266 t) | UN Comtrade, Sri Lanka exports 2025, HS 0904.12 |
The export average mixes every grade and density, so it runs below the price of a sorted, export-packed lot. Ground pepper, light berries, a specific density and organic lots are quoted on request. For other commodities, see Ceylon commodity prices.
What changes the price
- Density: black pepper is traded by bulk density in grams per litre, such as GL 500 or GL 550. Denser pepper has fuller berries and costs more; light berries are the low end.
- Form: whole, cracked and ground pepper are priced separately.
- Organic: organic lots are quoted separately. Tell us the certification you need.
- Quantity and timing: larger lots price lower per kg, as the steps above show, and the price on the day you confirm counts.
MOQ, lead time and Incoterms
- Minimum order: 10 kg, up to full containers.
- Incoterms: we quote FOB Colombo by default. CIF or CFR to your port can be quoted on request.
- HS codes: 0904.11 for whole black pepper, 0904.12 for crushed or ground. See Sri Lanka HS codes.
How to get a firm quote
- Tell us the form (whole, cracked or ground), density, packing and quantity.
- Give your destination port and the Incoterm you want.
- Our Trade Desk confirms the specification and sends a firm price with its validity date.
Send your requirement, order bulk black pepper, or see the spice exporters in Sri Lanka.
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What is the price of black pepper in Sri Lanka?
On our listing, whole black pepper is US$9.50 per kg FOB Colombo from 10 kg, falling to US$8.84 per kg from 5 t (checked 30 October 2026). Sri Lanka exported whole black pepper at an average of US$7.81 per kg across all grades in 2025 (UN Comtrade).
What does GL 500 or GL 550 mean?
It is the bulk density of the pepper in grams per litre. A higher number means denser, fuller berries.
Is the price FOB or CIF?
The prices on this page are FOB Colombo. We can quote CIF or CFR to your port on request.
What is the minimum order?
10 kg for whole black pepper on our listing.
How current are these prices?
Every figure on this page shows its source and date. A quote from our Trade Desk carries its own validity date.