Domestic pepper prices: High price threshold
As of 11:30 a.m. today (October 13), the domestic pepper market is unchanged, averaging VND 147,600/kg. Currently, the price ranges from 146,000 - 149,000 VND/kg.
Gia Lai province today listed 146,000 VND/kg, unchanged from the previous session. However, this is still the lowest price in the region.
Ho Chi Minh City and Dong Nai respectively maintain trading levels of VND 149,000/kg and VND 147,000/kg.
Lam Dong and Dak Lak both set the price of 148,000 VND/kg, unchanged from before.
World pepper prices: Mid- afternoon decrease
In the world market, pepper prices are mostly stable. In particular, the Indonesian exchange - one of the most vibrant markets - reversed and decreased prices. Currently, these two items are traded between 7,230 - 10,088 USD/ton (equivalent to 190,757 VND/kg - 266,162 VND/kg), down 0.31% and 0.32%, respectively.
On the other hand, the Brazilian market moved sideways, staying at 6,200 USD/ton (about 163,581 VND/kg). In the same direction, black and white pepper were stable, trading at 12,500 USD/ton and 9,500 USD/ton, respectively.
In the pepper export market of Vietnam, the price of black pepper of 500 g/l and 550 g/l is stable, anchored at 6,600 - 6,800 USD/ton. ASTA white pepper prices remain high, currently standing at 9,250 USD/ton (equivalent to 244,052 VND/kg).
Assessment and forecast
In the third quarter of 2025, domestic pepper prices experienced many fluctuations. In mid-July 2025, the average domestic pepper price was only at 138,600 VND/kg, after 15 days the pepper price increased by 700 VND/kg and the prospect of price increase continues to occur.
The general price level is currently trading from 145,000 - 149,000 VND/kg, although the increase is modest, the high price trend is solidly maintained. The market entered October in a state of limited supply and stable demand, making it difficult for prices to fall deeply.
