Global Market Analysis On Pepper Consumption - FoodResearchLab
                     GLOBAL MARKET  
ANALYSIS ON 
PEPPER  
CAnO ANcadSemUicM prePseTntaItOionN by
Dr. Nancy Agnes, Head, Technical 
Operations,  FoodResearchLab
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Today's 
DInitrsoducctuionssion
Factors affecting the consumption of 
pepper  How Food Research Lab can 
help
Introductio
n
Pepper, also referred to as peppercorns, has been 
used  since time immemorial  as a spice and 
medicine and  was used as an antiseptic to cure 
digestive and  respiratory ailments. Black, white, 
red and green are the  various types of pepper, 
and black pepper is the most  common.
The first use of black pepper documents to about 
2000  BC, in ancient Indian texts. It was exported 
to other  countries such as Egypt and Italy.
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Due to the price of pepper, it was considered 
‘black gold’  before the discovery of fossil fuels.
The commercial  value of pepper fell over the years 
due to  newfound trade. Currently, pepper is the 
most consumed  spice in the world, accounting for 
30 -35% of the spice trade  and is projected to rise.
As a result, the cost of pepper has increased again 
due to  increased consumption, which affects the 
market value. For  instance, the black pepper 
market was valued at US$1.83  bill ion in 2021 and is 
expected to reach US$2.96 bill ion in  2029, at a 
6.17% increase.
Factors affecting the 
 consumption of 
pepper
As there is a growth of food industries and restaurants, 
there  is also a growth in demand for pepper since it is 
used as a  condiment. Another driver for pepper 
consumption is  increased awareness of its health and 
cosmetic benefits,  rendering it ubiquitous in every 
household.
The general population is mindful of the artificial 
additives  used in food. This has led to a surge in food 
with black pepper  as a flavouring agent.
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Since black pepper has provitamin A, it has gained an interest in the processing 
industries, wherein it  finds its use as a fortifying agent. This also could increase the 
consumption of black pepper.
There is an increased trend of Do-it-Yourself (DIYs), where pepper is used as an exfoliant 
and hair  mask for healthy skin and hair, and many consumers are using pepper for this 
purpose.
The skin care industry is one of the fastest growing in the world, and black pepper 
demand is rising  due to its antibacterial properties, which help treat and control acne.
Black pepper also has anti-infl ammatory and wound-healing properties. Many people in 
western  countries recognize the importance of traditional medicinal  practices such as 
Ayurveda, and pepper  is used in the preparation of medicines. There is an increase in 
pepper consumption by 3.1% in North  America.
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Piperine, the active component of pepper, is used along with Curcumin, the active 
ingredient  of turmeric, to increase the absorption of the latter. This combination 
has many health  benefits such as improved digestion, anti-infl ammatory and 
analgesic. Piperine is known to  reduce free radical levels in the body.
Free radicals are the molecules that cause cell damage. Excess free radicals are 
linked to  some cancers, ageing and cardiovascular disease.
Pepper is highly loaded with antioxidants, which may delay or prevent free-
radicals’ effects,  thereby exhibiting anti-cancer properties.
The Nutraceutical industry may see this as an opportunity to use pepper as a 
nutraceutical  product, thereby increasing the demand and subsequent 
consumption of pepper.
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Pepper oil is used by patients to curb nicotine cravings, and the increased 
manufacture of  pepper sprays has also led to a growth in the pepper market.
The COVID-19 pandemic has witnessed a sharp increase in the consumption of 
pepper  owing to its anti-infl ammatory properties, and the spice was used to 
boost immunity due to  its antimicrobial property.
Black pepper, the most common pepper variant, has numerous health benefits 
that have led  to a surge in demand in various sectors, from food to nutraceutical 
to the cosmetic industry.
Innovations in the preparation of food items, nutraceuticals and the cosmetic 
industry can  enhance the consumption of black pepper more in future.
How Food Research Lab 
can  help
The Food Research Lab is a global platform offering R&D services. We can 
help by  identifying the variants of black pepper and choosing the best 
quality for food  products, nutraceuticals and cosmeceuticals by conducting 
market & consumer  research.
The results obtained give a glance into scopes and growth of global markets.
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