Domestic pepper prices: Extending the series of days of stagnation
As of 11:30 AM today (May 15), domestic pepper prices extended their series of sideways days, averaging 143.100 VND/kg. Currently, key areas are trading in the range of 141.500 - 144,000 VND/kg.
Domestic pepper prices have maintained a price range for 3 consecutive days, currently the listed prices in regions are as follows:
Gia Lai province trades at the milestone of 141. 500 VND/kg.
Dong Nai and Binh Phuoc listed prices at 143,000 VND/kg.
Meanwhile, Dak Lak and Lam Dong continued to remain unchanged, successively offering for sale at the highest purchase price of 144,000 VND/kg.
World pepper prices: In the same direction
In the world market, pepper prices are stable in countries. The two items of black and white pepper in Indonesia stand firm, trading in the range of 7.042 - 9.234 USD/ton (equivalent to 185. 761 VND/kg - 243. 584 VND/kg).
The Brazilian market maintained an increase of 100 USD/ton, listed at 6,250 USD/ton (about 164,869 VND/kg). Meanwhile, black and white peppers remained unchanged, trading at 12,200 USD/ton and 9,300 USD/ton.
In Vietnam's pepper export market, the price of black pepper of 500 g/l and 550 g/l remains at 6,100 - 6,200 USD/ton. In the same direction, ASTA white pepper is offered for sale at 9,000 USD/ton (equivalent to 237,411 VND/kg).
Assessments and forecasts
Vietnamese domestic pepper prices increased in the first days of May 2026 mainly due to the depletion of supply after the harvest season ended, with inventory transferred to this year at a record low. Increased import demand from many markets also creates favorable selling prices.
In addition, farmers' psychology of keeping goods when they see prices exceeding the threshold of 140,000 VND/kg and worrying about extreme heat affecting the output of the next crop further pushes prices up.
Regarding the short-term vision, the Import-Export Department forecasts that pepper prices will continue to maintain an upward trend or move sideways at a high level. However, the market is entering a new price increase cycle due to a global supply shortage, and it is highly likely to soon reach the milestone of 150,000 - 160,000 VND/kg at the end of the year when businesses intensify the purchase of goods for Q4 orders.
