White pepper
(Piper nigrum L.)
Translations
- FR. Poivre Blanc
- SP. Blanca Pimienta
- DE. Weisser Pfeffer
- IT. Bianco Pepe
- NL. Witte Peper
- IN. Putih Merica
Exporting countries and harvesting season
- Vietnam: Feb-May
- Indonesia: Aug-Oct
- Brazil: Sep-Dec
- Malaysia: Jul-Sep
Main trade varieties
Blue label (white), Vietnam white a.o. Asta
Container qty
20' abt. 15 mtons / 40' abt. 25 mtons
Broker's comments
Pepper, the king of spices, originates from many countries and is traded in even more varieties and qualities. White pepper is hulled, the skin is removed by water polishing.