Domestic pepper prices: Extending the series of stable days
As of 11:30 today (8.19), the domestic pepper market remained unchanged compared to the previous session, at an average of 141,600 VND/kg. Currently, the price still fluctuates between 140,000 - 143,000 VND/kg.
Purchasing pepper at the lowest price is Dong Nai, reaching 140,000 VND/kg.
At the same time, listed at 141,000 VND/kg are Gia Lai province and Ho Chi Minh City.
Dak Lak and Lam Dong provinces continue to be the two provinces with the highest pepper purchasing prices in the country, launched on the market at 143,000 VND/kg.
According to preliminary statistics from the Vietnam Pepper and Spices Association (VPSA), on the first 17 days of August 2025, Vietnam exported 10,830 tons of pepper of all kinds, with an export turnover of 71.8 million USD, compared to the same period in July 2025, exports decreased by 0.2%, but turnover increased by 2.1%.
In terms of market, the US continues to be the largest customer, accounting for 20.4% of total exports, equivalent to 2,205 tons, up nearly 50% over the same period last month. This shows that demand in traditional markets remains stable, while the US has a sudden increase, contributing to increasing export turnover.
World pepper prices: Unexpectedly stable
In the world market, pepper prices have stable trading sessions in many regions. The Indonesian exchange - one of the most vibrant markets - suddenly slowed down. Currently, these two items are traded between 7,208 - 10,076 USD/ton (equivalent to 190,796 VND/kg - 266,712 VND/kg).
In the same direction, the Brazilian market remained unchanged, trading at 5,850 USD/ton (about 154,850 VND/kg). Malaysia's black and white stocks reached 12,700 USD/ton and 9,400 USD/ton.
In the pepper export market of Vietnam, the price of black pepper of 500 g/l and 550 g/l remains the same, anchored at 6,240 - 6,370 USD/ton. ASTA white pepper prices remained at 8,950 USD/ton (equivalent to 236,907 VND/kg).
* Note: Domestic pepper prices are for reference only, and may vary depending on the area and the purchasing enterprise.
