Black pepper originated in India and is now cultivated in tropical regions around the world. In China, it is distributed in Hainan, Taiwan, Guangxi and other places. It often grows in shaded woods. Black pepper likes warmth and light. It is suitable for growing in warm and deep fertile loam or sandy loam. It should not be planted in clay or overly wet places. The general method of propagation of black pepper is cutting propagation.
Black pepper is the second most widely traded spice after chili pepper and is used both as a seasoning and as an ingredient.