This report provides a strategic analysis of India’s pepper export landscape, with strong demand from Australia, the USA, and Canada. Indian exporters are catering to both bulk and branded needs with products like roasted black pepper, pepper powder, and extracts. Leading exporters such as AVT McCormick Ingredients Pvt. Ltd., ITC Ltd., and Akay Spices Pvt. Ltd. are consistently meeting international food safety and packaging expectations. Key importers like AKAY USA LLC and Ingredient Resources Inc. use Indian pepper in foodservice, formulation, and ethnic retail.
The report highlights packaging innovations (HDPE sacks, laminated pouches), increasing emphasis on clean-label compliance, and demand for roasted and coarse-grind pepper. Exporters face challenges like labeling variations, fumigation requirements, and sortation inconsistencies. To support new entrants, SROMPL provides a 10-step Action Plan focused on export readiness, packaging presentation, labeling approval, and lead generation through digital showcasing.
Compiled by the SROMPL Research & Export Strategy Team, this report offers valuable insight into how Indian exporters can scale globally with quality, consistency, and smart positioning in the spice trade.
