Domestic pepper prices: Maintain the same decrease
As of 1:30 PM today (April 1), domestic pepper prices remained unchanged compared to the closing session yesterday, averaging 138,500 VND/kg. Currently, key areas are trading in the range of 138,000 - 139,000 VND/kg.
Domestic pepper prices maintain a decrease of 2,000 VND/kg, provinces and cities in key areas list prices as follows:
Gia Lai and Dong Nai provinces both listed at the mark of 138,000 VND/kg.
Ho Chi Minh City is anchored at the mark of 138. 500 VND/kg.
Although lowering the price by 2,000 VND/kg, Dak Lak and Lam Dong are still the 2 provinces with the highest prices with prices of 139,000 VND/kg.
World pepper prices: Unexpected drop in price
In the world market, pepper prices fluctuate in most countries. The Indonesian exchange - one of the most active markets - adjusted slightly down. Black and white peppers traded in the range of 7,122 - 9,382 USD/ton (equivalent to 187,715 VND/kg - 247,282 VND/kg), down 2 USD/ton and 4 USD/ton respectively.
Meanwhile, the Brazilian market maintained the price range, listed at 6,100 USD/ton (about 160,778 VND/kg). Notably, black and white peppers maintained an increase of 100 - 200 USD/ton, trading at 12,200 USD/ton and 9,300 USD/ton.
In Vietnam's pepper export market, black pepper prices of 500 g/l and 550 g/l unexpectedly decreased by 200 USD/ton, hovering at the 6,000 - 6,100 USD/ton mark. In the same direction, ASTA white pepper price decreased by 150 USD/ton, offered for sale at 8,900 USD/ton (equivalent to 234,578 VND/kg).
Assessments and forecasts
According to world market trends, pepper prices in Vietnam at the end of March 2026 also decreased compared to the end of February 2026. On March 30, 2026, pepper prices in major growing areas decreased from 7,500-8,500 VND/kg compared to February 28, 2026, fluctuating in the range of 13,900,000-1,400 VND/kg, depending on the locality.
The main reason for the decrease in domestic pepper prices in Vietnam recently is due to a sharp increase in supply during the main harvest season, while purchasing demand has not increased correspondingly. According to assessments, domestic pepper prices will soon recover as supply gradually shrinks after selling strongly during the season, along with that, international import demand is forecast to improve, especially from the United States and other major markets.
