New Delhi, 07 March (NNS): The prices of black pepper markara held stable at Rs 580 per kg owing to the sluggish offtake even after the feeble prices. Recently, the prices have gone down by Rs 25/30 per kg. The arrivals reported to be negligible in Kochi and the prices held steady at the level of the previous day. The spot black pepper prices will likely to remain sluggish during the near future.