New Delhi, 21 April (NNS): The prices of black pepper markara held firm at Rs 790 per kg due to the weak buying from the stockists even after the feeble prices. Recently, the prices have gone down by Rs 10 per kg. The arrivals and the prices held stable at the same level of the previous day in Kochi. The market sentiments may affect because of the weak expectations of Karnataka’s crop. The spot black pepper prices will likely to remain weak during the near future.