Domestic pepper prices: Price increase
As of 11:30 am today (April 21), domestic pepper prices have interrupted a 3-day consecutive standstill streak, averaging 141,400 VND/kg. Currently, key areas are trading in the range of 141,000 - 142,000 VND/kg.
Domestic pepper prices simultaneously increased by 1,000 - 1,500 VND/kg. Currently, the listed prices in the regions are as follows:
Three provinces, Gia Lai, Dong Nai and Ho Chi Minh City, increased from 1,000 - 1,500 VND/kg, both anchored at the threshold of 141,000 VND/kg.
Meanwhile, Dak Lak and Lam Dong continue to be the 2 provinces offering the highest purchase price in the country with a price of 142,000 VND/kg, an increase of 1,000 VND/kg.
World pepper prices: Slight adjustment
In the world market, pepper prices are mostly stable in countries. Especially black and white peppers in Indonesia increased slightly, trading in the range of 7.048 - 9,286 USD/ton (equivalent to 185,772 VND/kg - 244,761 VND/kg), increasing by 5 USD/ton and 7 USD/ton respectively.
The Brazilian market is listed at the 6,000 USD/ton mark (about 158.148 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 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 237.222 VND/kg).
Assessments and forecasts
According to preliminary statistics from the Vietnam Pepper and Spice Association (VPSA), Vietnam's pepper exports in the first half of April 2026 reached 14,526 tons, earning 91.5 million USD, an increase of 14.5% in volume and 12.7% in value compared to the same period in March 2026. This shows that export activities continue to maintain growth momentum.
In the opposite direction, at the same time, Vietnam imported 3,699 tons of pepper, with a turnover of 20.9 million USD, down 17.1% in volume and 23% in value compared to the same period last month (reaching 4,464 tons).
It is estimated that Vietnam's pepper production this year will reach 160,000 tons, while the harvest season has been basically completed since the end of March 2026, causing supply in the market to begin to shrink, especially in the Central Highlands.
However, purchasing demand from export enterprises is tending to increase again. This development contributes to keeping pepper prices at a high level, while strengthening the positive psychology of the market.
