According to Customs Department, in November 2025, Vietnam exported over 18,000 tons of pepper, valued at 118 million USD. This is an increase compared to the same period in 2024.
In over 11 months of 2025, Vietnam’s pepper exports reached 223,000 tons, worth 1.51 billion USD. This is a decrease of 5% in volume but an increase of 24.1% in value compared to the same period in 2024. The total export value of the entire industry has surpassed the record of 1.31 billion USD for the whole year of 2024 and exceeded the previous forecast of 1.5 billion USD for 2025.
Experts predict that pepper exports in 2025 will set a new record. With stable export momentum in the final month of the year, the export value of pepper in 2025 is expected to reach nearly 1.6 billion USD, the highest level ever.
Overall for the 11 months of 2025, the average export price of pepper reached 6,764 USD/ton, a significant increase of 30.6% compared to the same period in 2024.
The success of the pepper industry is believed to be due not only to rising global prices but, more importantly, to the deep processing efforts of businesses. Vietnam is now the world’s largest pepper exporter. The country is playing a significant role in regulating supply and demand and having a certain influence on international prices.
Pepper exports in 2025 is expected to set a new record.
The whole picture clearly reflects the strategic change efforts of Vietnam’s pepper industry. Instead of relying on raw pepper exports, businesses have focused on deep processing, improving product quality, and increasing product value. This effort is helping to strengthen Vietnam’s position in the global market amidst many fluctuations.
Pepper exports to the US in 11 months ranked first with 50,000 tons, valued at 373 million USD, a decrease of 28% in volume and 1% in value compared to the same period in 2024. Exports to Germany, the second-largest market, decreased by 0.5% in volume but increased by 34.4% in value compared to the same period in 2024. The UAE was the third-largest market, accounting for 5% of market share.
Among a volatile landscape, India has emerged as a significant bright spot for Vietnamese pepper. Demand in India continues to grow rapidly due to its large population, improving incomes, and the expansion of the food processing and catering industries. The opportunity for Vietnam in India is even more apparent as the country is expected to reduce domestic production by about 20% due to unfavorable weather. The decrease has forced importers to increase their purchases from abroad. With its high production, stable quality, and processing capacity, Vietnam can seize this opportunity to expand its market share.
Experts said that the current price fluctuations are not only due to seasonal factors but are also influenced by exchange rates, logistics costs, and the impact of climate on production. In the short term, prices may decline. However, they are expected to remain high in the medium and long term due to climate and disease risks that have not been effectively controlled.