New Delhi, 03 November (NNS): The prices of black pepper markara increased by 5 to Rs 825/835 per kg during the last two days. The new crop of black pepper will likely to arrive after a long time in the famous producing areas and the markets.  The stock reported to be limited and the both the farmers and the big stockists are hoarding their old stock, due to this, the supply seems tight in the spot markets. The cost of imported black pepper showed uptrend from the producing countries like Sri Lanka. The dollar showed strong trend in the international markets and the prices have been ruling at the higher level amid limited stock. On seeing the situation of market, the prices may not show more uptrend during the near future.