The country’s export of pepper to the 4 biggest markets saw sharp increase in the first six months of this year. The export to the U.S increased by over 29 per cent in volume and 38 per cent in value; that to the United Arab Emirates – up by 56 per cent in volume and 80 per cent in value. Especially the export to Singapore increased by over 2 folds in volume and nearly 3 folds in value; that to India – up by over 2 folds both in volume and in value year – on – year.