Despite price fluctuations and unfavorable factors from the international market, Vietnam’s pepper industry has maintained an impressive growth rate, with a turnover of nearly 1.4 billion USD in 10 months.
According to statistics from the Vietnam Pepper and Spice Association (VPSA), in October 2025, Vietnam exported 19,430 tons of pepper, including 16,464 tons of black pepper and 2,966 tons of white pepper. Total export turnover was 129.5 million USD, a decrease of 5.2% in volume and 5% in value compared to September. However, compared to the same period in 2024, export volume increased by 5.1% and value by 7.7%.
The average export price of black pepper in October was 6,443 USD/ton, while white pepper was 8,392 USD/ton. Compared to last month, the price of black pepper decreased by 47 USD/ton, while the price of white pepper decreased by 185 USD/ton.
Pepper exports brought in nearly 4 billion USD in 10 months despite falling prices.
By the end of October 2025, Vietnam had exported a total of 206,427 tons of pepper, including 176,577 tons of black pepper and 29,850 tons of white pepper. Total export value was 1.39 billion USD, of which black pepper export value was 1.15 billion USD, and white pepper was 244 million USD.
Although production decreased by 5.9% compared to the same period in 2024, export value increased by 25.4% due to high prices. The average export price for the first 10 months reached 6,628 USD/ton for black pepper and 8,683 USD/ton for white pepper. This result is an increase of 36.6% and 34.4%, respectively, compared to the same period last year.
The United States remains Vietnam’s largest pepper consumer market, with a production volume of 44,262 tons, accounting for 21.4%. This result represents a decrease of 29.4% compared to the same period in 2024.
Next is the UAE with 17,304 tons, accounting for 8.4%, an increase of 18.8%. China ranks third, with 16,567 tons, accounting for 8%, an increase of 79.1%. Following is India, with 11,370 tons, an increase of 20.6%. Germany ranks fifth, with 10,198 tons, accounting for 4.9%, a decrease of 25.8% compared to the same period in 2024. Some other markets also saw increased export volumes, such as Thailand (29.1%), Poland (23.7%), Turkey (10.3%), Egypt (4.2%), and South Korea (2%).
On the other side, Vietnam had imported 37,783 tons of pepper in 10 months, including 32,226 tons of black pepper and 5,557 tons of white pepper, with a total import value of nearly 237 million USD. Compared to the same period last year, imports increased by 32.1%, and value increased by 804%.
Brazil is the largest supplier of pepper to Vietnam, with 18,481 tons, an increase of 105.0% compared to the same period last year, accounting for 48.9%. Next is Cambodia, with 9,705 tons, up 45%, accounting for 25.7%. Indonesia ranks third, with 6,946 tons, down 32.5%, and accounting for 18.4%.
According to the VPSA, Vietnam maintains its position as the world’s largest pepper exporting country. However, the country is facing competitive pressure from Brazil. This competitor has weak domestic currency and low logistics costs, which helps boost exports to Europe and the Middle East.