Domestic pepper prices: Sideways
As of 11:30 am today (April 17), domestic pepper prices remain stable, averaging 140,400 VND/kg. Currently, key areas are trading in the range of 140,000 - 141,000 VND/kg.
Domestic pepper prices continue to be flat, the areas currently listing prices are as follows:
Gia Lai province is anchored at the threshold of 140,000 VND/kg.
Ho Chi Minh City put it on the market at a price of 140,000 VND/kg.
Dak Lak and Lam Dong continue to be the 2 provinces offering the highest purchase price in the country with a price of 141,000 VND/kg.
World pepper prices: Slight decrease
In the world market, pepper prices have mostly decreased. The two items of black and white pepper in Indonesia are also no exception, trading in the range of 7,062 - 9,304 USD/ton (equivalent to 186. 134 VND/kg - 245. 226 VND/kg), respectively decreasing by 1 USD/ton and 4 USD/ton.
The Brazilian market is listed at the 6,000 USD/ton mark (about 158.142 VND/kg). Notably, black and white peppers maintain an increase of 100 - 200 USD/ton, trading at the 12,200 USD/ton and 9,300 USD/ton marks.
In Vietnam's pepper export market, the price of black pepper of 500 g/l and 550 g/l remains unchanged 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 237.213 VND/kg).
Assessments and forecasts
Increased supply from the new harvest makes pepper prices maintain a price range below 150,000 VND/kg, while demand increases are not corresponding. However, in the medium and long term, pepper prices are expected to remain at a high level.
According to a report by the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment, pepper export activities were quite favorable in the first 3 months of the year, reaching 65,000 tons, earning 418 million USD, an increase of 37% in volume and 29% in value. However, the average export price of pepper in the first quarter of 2026 decreased slightly by 6% compared to the same period, reaching 6,465 USD/ton.
In the international market, pepper prices are forecast to continue to differentiate before forming a clear upward trend. As global supply gradually shrinks and import demand improves, especially in major markets, international pepper prices will have the opportunity to recover strongly in the second and third quarters of 2026.
