Domestic pepper prices
As of 12:00 PM today (September 10th), domestic pepper prices continue to be flat, averaging 138,500 VND/kg. Currently, the listed price range is in the range of 137,000 - 141,000 VND/kg.
At the end of the recent trading session, Gia Lai and Dong Nai both anchored at the threshold of 137,000 VND/kg.
Similarly, Ho Chi Minh City put it on the market at a price of 137,500 VND/kg.
Dak Lak announces a price of 140,000 VND/kg.
In Lam Dong, pepper prices are currently at the highest level in the whole region at 141,000 VND/kg.
World pepper price
In the world market, pepper prices continue to stabilize in all countries. Indonesia's black and white peppers are no exception, trading in the range of 6,936 - 9,496 USD/ton (equivalent to 181,516 VND/kg - 248,511 VND/kg).
In the same direction, the price of Brazilian black pepper sold to the market is 5,750 USD/ton (about 150,478 VND/kg). Black and white Malaysian peppers still maintain the same price range, trading at high prices, respectively 12,200 USD/ton and 9,300 USD/ton.
Notably, in Vietnam's pepper export market, black pepper prices of 500 g/l and 550 g/l are traded at 5,990 - 6,050 USD/ton. ASTA white pepper is offered for sale at 8,400 USD/ton (equivalent to 219,828 VND/kg).
Assessments and forecasts
Although the current market is in a balanced state, analysts warn of major risks to the next crop supply due to El Niño. It is forecast that El Nino will have the strongest impact on crop areas serving the 2027 harvest season from December onwards.
According to preliminary statistics from the Vietnam Pepper and Spice Plant Association (VPSA), in August 2026, Vietnam imported 2,883 tons of pepper, with a turnover of 18.0 million USD, including 2,636 tons of black pepper and 247 tons of white pepper, down 14.1% in volume and 10.2% in value compared to July 2026 and down 5.5% in volume compared to the same period in August 2025.
Accumulated in the first 8 months of 2026, Vietnam imported 47,002 tons of pepper, with a turnover of 270.3 million USD, an increase of 36.1% in volume, equivalent to an increase of 12,478 tons and 19.8% in value compared to the same period in 2025.
