According to statistics from the Vietnam Pepper and Spice Association (VPSA), in June 2025, Vietnam exported 23,440 tons of pepper, including 19,698 tons of black pepper and 3,742 tons of white pepper.
The total export turnover of pepper from Vietnam in June 2025 was 157.5 million USD. There was a decrease of 11.4% in export volume and 13.6% in export value compared to last month. The United States remains the top export market for Vietnamese pepper in June 2025, with 4,439 tons. However, this figure represents a 30% decrease compared to May.
Vietnam exported 124,133 tons of pepper in the first half of the year.
In the first six months of 2025, Vietnam exported 124,133 tons of pepper, including 105,939 tons of black pepper and 18,194 tons of white pepper. The total export value was 850.5 million USD. Compared to the same period last year, the export volume decreased by 12.9%; however, the export value increased by 34.1%. Notably, the average export price of black pepper in the first six months reached 6,665 USD/ton, an increase of 93.6%, and white pepper reached 8,079 USD/ton, an increase of 63.0% compared to the same period in 2024.
In terms of the market, in the first half of 2025, the United States was the largest export market for Vietnamese pepper, with 24,979 tons. Compared to the same period, it decreased by 29.4%. Next was India with 7,768 tons, UAE with 7,700 tons, China with 6,610 tons, and Germany with 4,836 tons.
In 2024, Vietnam exported 250,600 tons of pepper. The total export turnover was 1 billion 318.3 million USD. Compared to 2023, the export volume decreased by 5.1%; however, the export value increased by 45.4%. With a production of 170,000 tons, Vietnam is the world’s leading country in production, holding 40% of the output and 60% of the global market share. Followed are India, Brazil, Indonesia, and Malaysia.
Global pepper production in 2025 is forecast to continue declining compared to 2024, marking the fourth consecutive year of decline since 2022. This reflects the reality that pepper is no longer the main crop for many farmers, especially in the context of the significantly increasing economic value of other crops such as durian, coffee, and oil palm. In addition, climate change with extreme weather events has reduced productivity and increased the cost of maintaining pepper production.
Global pepper prices in 2025 are expected to remain high due to a decrease in supply, while demand in major markets such as the United States and Europe is stable. The demand for pepper in the food and spice processing industry remains the key driver for the market.