According to the International Pepper Association (IPC), world pepper prices on March 20 were reported as follows, compared to March 17:
Lampung black pepper from Indonesia decreased by 0.06% and was priced at 3,495 USD/ton. Brazilian black pepper ASTA 570 remained unchanged at 2,950 USD/ton. Kuching black pepper from Malaysia ASTA was priced at $4,900/ton and remained unchanged. Muntok white pepper decreased by 0.05% and was priced at $6,018/ton. Malaysian white pepper ASTA remained unchanged at $7,300/ton.