Spice shops in the local market have begun selling black beans and Brazilian black pepper, competing with Baladi and Vietnamese varieties. Brazilian beans cost 36 pounds per kilogram, while local beans cost 40 pounds. The wholesale price of a kilo of Brazilian black pepper is 140 pounds, compared to 130 pounds for Vietnamese black pepper. The consumer price for a kilo of Brazilian beans ranges from 40 to 45 pounds, while local beans range from 45 to 52 pounds. The consumer price for a kilo of Brazilian black pepper ranges from 160 to 180 pounds, depending on size and purity, while Vietnamese black pepper ranges from 145 to 160 pounds.