Cambodian Kampot pepper overcomes COVID-19 storm by geographical indication

Published 2020년 6월 17일

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Kampot pepper, a highly valued pepper with protected geographical indications in Cambodia for the past 10 years, has attracted both farmers and investors due to its high price and quality. The area dedicated to its cultivation has significantly expanded, and over 100 tons were produced last year. Despite the increased production and higher prices compared to non-Kampot pepper, the industry faces challenges such as market instability and quality control issues, with prices for non-KPPA pepper falling and KPPA pepper prices not keeping pace with the international market. There is potential for growth and higher prices, especially with the European Union's geographical indications protection since 2016, which has aided in market expansion.

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Thanks to its high price and geographical registration, this kind of pepper is of interest to farmers as well as investors across the country. April 2020 marks 10 years of Kampot pepper (Cambodia) protected geographical indications by the Ministry of Commerce of Cambodia, according to The Phnom Penh Post. Thanks to its high price and geographical registration, this kind of pepper is of interest to farmers as well as investors across the country. But the unstable market demand has led to lower prices of non-Kampot or Kep pepper (two provinces recognized as legal areas for Kampot pepper) have fallen, making it difficult for people to look. Data from KPPA (Association of Cambodian Pepper Promotion) shows that the membership of this association has increased to 455 compared to only 118 in 2010. The number of wooden stakes that farmers anchored to the ground for pepper to grow around The area has increased from 27,012 in 2010 to 727,317 in 2020. The area of Kampot pepper has also ...

Source: Vietnambiz