Malaysian pepper prices tumble from all-time high

The current prices are back to the levels in 2013 when the pepper market started the steep climb until first quarter-2016.

KUCHING: Domestic pepper prices have tumbled, plunging by more than 40% from their all-time highs about six months ago.

Kuching Grade 1 white pepper has slumped to RM28,500 per tonne based on Malaysian Pepper Board published price against historical high of RM50,000 per tonne, down by a hefty RM21,500 per tonne or 43%.