Domestic pepper prices: Continue to increase
As of 11:30 today (November 28), the domestic pepper market remained unchanged, averaging 150,500 VND/kg. Currently, the price ranges from 150,000 - 151,000 VND/kg.
Key areas increased by 500-1,000 VND/kg after a quiet day. The price list on the market in key areas is as follows:
Dak Lak, Gia Lai and Lam Dong all increased the market by VND 1,000/kg, ranging from VND 150,500 - VND 151,000/kg.
Dong Nai increased by VND 500/kg, while Ho Chi Minh City set the mark of VND 150,000/kg, unchanged from the closing session.
World pepper prices: Strong fluctuations
In the world market, pepper prices fluctuated strongly after a series of unchanged days in different regions. The Indonesian exchange - one of the busiest markets continues to increase prices. Currently, these two items are traded between 7,136 - 9,717 USD/ton (equivalent to 188,455 VND/kg - 256,617 VND/kg).
On the other hand, the Brazilian market has maintained a stable streak, currently holding at 6,175 USD/ton (about 163,076 VND/kg). Meanwhile, black and white pepper remained unchanged, trading at 12,300 USD/ton and 9,200 USD/ton.
Notably, in the Vietnamese pepper export market, the price of 500 g/l and 550 g/l black pepper increased by 1.54%-1.49%, anchored at 6,500 - 6,700 USD/ton. ASTA white pepper prices increased by 2.16% in the same direction, currently standing at 9,250 USD/ton (equivalent to 244,284 VND/kg).
Assessment and forecast
According to data from Vietnam Customs, in the first half of November 2025, businesses continued to export more than 8,203 tons of pepper, earning nearly 52.85 million USD. As of November 15, 2025, our country has exported about 213,432 tons of pepper of all kinds, worth more than 1.44 billion USD.
This is considered an important milestone for the pepper industry, especially at a time when supply is still under pressure due to drought and unseasonal rain occurring in many growing areas.
The Vietnam Pepper and Spices Association (VPSA) believes that the US tax exemption is a favorable opportunity for Vietnam to regain market share. However, businesses that want to increase exports still need to fully meet import standards, requirements on quality, certification, food safety and US customs regulations. In addition, normal import taxes are still applied, so units must continue to strictly comply to maintain a presence in this market.
