Vietnam’s pepper exports in 9 months of 2025 reached over 1.26 billion USD. This is an increase of 27.6% compared to the same period last year.
According to the Vietnam Pepper and Spice Association (VPSA), in September 2025, Vietnam exported 20,487 tons of pepper, with a value of 136.3 million USD. Compared to last month, the volume and value of exports decreased by 4.6% and 2.5%, respectively. Compared to the same period in 2024, the results increased sharply by 19.5% in volume and 23.2% in value.
The average export price continues to increase. Black pepper exports reached 6,490 USD/ton, up 2.4% from August, and white pepper reached 8,679 USD/ton, up 1.4%. On the world market, the price of Lampung black pepper (Indonesia) increased by nearly 3% to 7,225 USD/ton. Vietnamese pepper prices remained stable at 6,600–6,800 USD/ton, creating a competitive advantage over some other major producing countries.
Pepper exports in 9 months reached over 1.26 billion USD.
In 9 months, Vietnam exported 186,997 tons of pepper. This is a decrease of 6.9% in volume but a significant increase of 27.6% in value, reaching over 1.26 billion USD. The average export price increased strongly, with black pepper at 6,647 USD/ton (up 1,795 USD) and white pepper at 8,716 USD/ton (up 2,254 USD) compared to the same period in 2024. This price increase reflects a trend of supply shortages in some major producing countries, while global demand is gradually recovering after a period of slowdown.
The US remains the largest import market for Vietnamese pepper, accounting for 21.4% of total exports, reaching 39,979 tons, despite a 30.4% decrease compared to the same period last year. Conversely, China recorded an impressive 73.3% increase, reaching 15,353 tons, accounting for 8.2% of the market share.
The UAE reached 14,848 tons (up 12.8%), while India and many European countries maintained stable growth. The export market structure is shifting positively, with Asia and the Middle East emerging as new potential consumption regions.
On the opposite side, Vietnam is actively importing black pepper for processing and re-export. In 9 months, import volume reached 36,112 tons, with a value of 225.7 million USD, representing increases of 51.9% and 121.1%, respectively, compared to the same period last year. Brazil accounted for nearly half of the imports with 17,835 tons, doubling compared to 2024, followed by Cambodia and Indonesia. The increase in raw material imports shows that the domestic pepper industry is boosting processing activities to meet the demand for high-value segments.
The upward trend in pepper prices in the international market, with recovering demand in many major markets, is a positive sign for exports in the final months of the year. However, the VPSA recommends that businesses closely follow global price fluctuations, optimize domestic and imported raw materials, and promote deep processing to increase value.