Sector 04
Pepper
Black pepper is scientifically classified as Piper nigrum and belongs to the family Piperaceae.The fruit is a drupe, which becomes the familiar peppercorn after drying.
Sector Summary
- India’s natural rubber production increased by 2.1% in 2024–25, reaching an estimated 8.75 lakh tonnes, with the cultivated area expanding to 9.39 lakh hectares.
- Domestic rubber consumption remained strong at around 14.1 lakh tonnes, significantly exceeding production and driving continued import demand.
- Natural rubber imports rebounded to 5.51 lakh tonnes in 2024–25, increasing pressure on domestic prices and industry profitability.
- Karnataka has witnessed a steady increase in rubber production over the past five years, despite not being a traditional rubber-growing state.
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