New Delhi, 03 August (NNS): Here, the prices of black pepper markara eased by Rs 10 to Rs 670 per kg owing to the sluggish offtake at the higher level. Before this, the prices have gone up by Rs 50 per quintal. The arrivals reported to be negligible in Kochi and the prices held stable at the level of the previous day, due to this, the market sentiments may affect. There will be temporary break on the downtrend in the prices during the coming days.