New Delhi, 17 June (NNS): Here, the prices of black pepper markara held steady at Rs 715 per kg owing to the sluggish offtake even after the feeble prices. Recently, the prices have declined by Rs 20 per kg. The arrivals held stable at the same level of the previous day in Kochi and the prices held stable at the same level during the previous day. The market sentiments may affect as the monsoon gets active. The spot black pepper prices will likely to remain strong during the near future.