Domestic pepper prices: Extending the series of days of price drops
As of 11:30 today (6.), domestic pepper prices have plummeted, an average decrease of 600 VND/kg. Currently, domestic pepper purchasing prices range from 153,500 - 155,000 VND/kg in key provinces and cities.
Of which, Binh Phuoc and Ba Ria - Vung Tau sharply decreased by VND 1,000/kg, listed at VND 154,000/kg.
The same decrease of 500 VND/kg is in Gia Lai and Dak Nong provinces, currently trading at 153,500 VND/kg and 155,000 VND/kg respectively.
Dak Lak is the only locality in the unchanged group, setting the mark of 155,000 VND/kg.
World pepper prices: Continue to increase strongly in the Indonesian market
In the world market, Vietnamese pepper prices were unchanged compared to the previous session but remained high. Black grape variety of 500g/l is fixed at 6,700 USD/ton (equivalent to 175,205 VND/kg), while the 550g/l type is 6,800 USD/ton (equivalent to 177,820 VND/kg). ASTA Vietnam white sugar is still at 9,700 USD/ton - equivalent to 253,655 VND/kg.
In particular, the Indonesian market continues to record significant fluctuations. Indonesian black pepper alone increased by 0.43% to 7,372 USD/ton. In the same direction, white pepper increased in price to 9,985 USD/ton.
Meanwhile, black and white pepper in the Malaysian market were recorded at 9,300 USD/ton and 11,900 USD/ton, respectively.
In the Indian market, pepper prices continue to remain unchanged in most pepper cultivations. Garbled pepper costs 67,200 rupees/kg, (equivalent to 214,778 VND/kg), Ungarbled is listed at 65,200 rupees/kg (equivalent to 208,386 VND/kg), while gram/liter has the lowest price of 64,200 rupees/kg (exchanged for 205,190 VND/kg).
Assessment and forecast
The recovery of supply in major pepper producing countries and changing consumption demand have put domestic pepper prices under pressure to decrease in the short term.
According to statistics in April 2025, domestic pepper prices decreased by about 4,000 - 5,000 VND/kg due to the impact of US tariff policies. However, the current price is still 57 - 59% higher (equivalent to 56,500 - 58,000 VND/kg) compared to the same period last year.
Experts say that in the coming time, pepper prices are expected to continue to remain high due to stable supply and demand in major markets such as the US or EU.
