KUCHING: Global pepper prices are expected to trend upward in 2026 in view of continued tight supply as demand is outstripping supply. William SC Yii, director of leading pepper exporter Nguong Aik (Kuching) Sdn Bhd foresees the current global pepper prices will either be maintained or go up by 10% to 15% from current levels. “The global white pepper now fetches between US$11,500 and US$12,200 per tonne and black pepper between US$8,300 and US$9,000 per tonne,” he said. The IPC forecasts that the global pepper market will continue to grow, driven by increasing demand from various industries. On Malaysian pepper, Yii said although the published prices by the Malaysian Pepper Board have come down as compared to a year ago, the prices of Sarawak Pepper (brand name for Malaysian pepper) have been stable in its traditional markets due to the tight supply.

Source: The Star February 19, 2026 11:24 UTC