Domestic pepper prices to continue rising


White and black pepper from Sarawak Pepper, the brand name for Malaysia's pepper products

KUCHING: The price recovery in domestic pepper built up in the January to June 2023 period is expected to gather pace in the second half of 2023, predicts a leading local trader.

Nguong Aik (Kuching) Sdn Bhd director William S.C.Yii said it is likely that domestic pepper prices would continue their uptrend by another 10% from the current levels, adding “a 20% increase is possible” towards the end of the year.

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