Vietnam’s exports of pepper and spices recorded a strong breakthrough in 2025, with the value exceeding 2.12 billion USD for the first time. Pepper exports alone reached over 1.6 billion USD.
2025 marked a significant milestone for Vietnam’s pepper and spice industry as export turnover surpassed 2.12 billion USD for the first time. Pepper contributed over 1.6 billion USD, a 26% increase compared to 2024, and accounted for over 78% of the total value of spice exports. This is the highest export turnover for pepper ever.
This result not only confirms the key role of pepper in the spice group but also highlights the growing importance of this industry in Vietnam’s agricultural export landscape. With a significant contribution of about 70 billion USD to the agricultural sector’s overall trade surplus, pepper and spices have helped the agricultural sector far exceed the export target set by the government.
Pepper and spice exports in 2025 surpassed 2.12 billion USD.
Notably, this achievement was recorded amidst global economic instability. Inflation, geopolitical conflicts, and spending tightening trends in major markets have prevented consumer demand from recovering as strongly as expected. However, Vietnamese pepper exports have maintained their growth, demonstrating the good resilience and flexible adaptability of the entire industry. This reflects the reality that the industry’s growth is not only based on price or output but also on comprehensive improvements in quality, reputation, and the ability to meet the requirements of the international market.
Currently, Vietnam maintains its position as the world’s largest pepper supplier, with a focus on three key markets, including the United States, Germany, and India. According to the Customs Department, Vietnam’s market share in these countries is 25.1%, 7.5%, and 4.8%, respectively.
Specifically, in 2025, pepper exports to the US reached 56,182 tons, valued at about 416.4 million USD. Despite facing issues related to countervailing duties, pepper exports to this market still saw a slight increase of 2.2% compared to 2024, making it Vietnam’s largest consumer market.
Germany ranked second, with an export volume of 16,167 tons and an estimated value of 123.8 million USD. Compared to 2024, the export value to this market increased sharply by 31.2%.
Similarly, in 2025, Vietnamese businesses exported 11,349 tons of pepper to India, earning 79.9 million USD, a significant increase of 54.5% compared to 2024.
Vietnamese pepper has entered the new harvest since December 2025. The price of “black gold” in Vietnam is now around 149,000 – 152,000 VND/kg. However, pepper production in the 2025-2026 crop is forecast to decrease slightly due to the impact of extreme weather. Domestic and export pepper prices are expected to rise as supplies tighten. Experts said that this is an opportunity to restructure the industry, focusing on deep processing instead of just exporting raw pepper as before.