New Delhi, 19 May (NNS): The prices of black pepper markara improved by Rs 05 to Rs 765 per kg due to the limited buying from the stockists even after the feeble prices. During the weekend, the prices have gone down in the same ratio. The arrivals and the prices held stable at the same level at the same level of the previous day in Kochi. The market sentiments may affect as the selling of the stock seems limited. There is no fear of downfall in the spot black pepper prices during the near future.