The article provides an overview of the current market trends and developments in pepper pricing, with a focus on the Kochi floor prices in India and the exchange rates used for export-import calculations. It highlights the challenges faced by Vietnam in exporting pepper to the EU due to the Covid-19 pandemic, but reports optimistic signs with businesses receiving orders. Additionally, the article discusses Coopbac's strategy to become a leading supplier in the spice industry by targeting demand in Arab countries, as these countries typically import pepper from Brazil. In 2020, Coopbac exported around 3,000 tons of pepper, and despite the pandemic, Biospicefoods, a Brazilian brand, has managed to secure deals and expand into new markets this year.