Domestic pepper prices
As of 1:30 PM today (August 6), domestic pepper prices extended their series of sideways days, listed at 139,000 VND/kg. Currently, key areas are trading in the range of 138,000 - 141,000 VND/kg.
Domestic pepper prices have been sideways for the 4th consecutive day in all regions since the beginning of the week. Currently, provinces and cities list prices as follows:
Gia Lai, Dong Nai and City. Ho Chi Minh simultaneously listed it at 138,000 VND/kg.
Similarly, Dak Lak and Lam Dong respectively offered for sale at the highest purchase price in the whole region of 141,000 VND/kg and 140,000 VND/kg.
World pepper price
In the world market, pepper prices suddenly increased sharply in some countries. Indonesia's black and white pepper prices continued to increase, trading in the range of 6,813 - 9,328 USD/ton (equivalent to 180,204 VND/kg - 246,726 VND/kg), increasing by 21 USD/ton and 28 USD/ton respectively.
Similarly, the price of black pepper in Brazil increased by another 200 USD/ton, selling to the market at 5,900 USD/ton (about 156,055 VND/kg). However, black and white pepper in Malaysia still maintained the same price range, trading at high prices, respectively 12,200 USD/ton and 9,300 USD/ton.
In Vietnam's pepper export market, black pepper prices of 500 g/l and 550 g/l are maintained at 5,970 - 6,050 USD/ton. ASTA white pepper price alone increased by 50 USD/ton, offered for sale at 8,400 USD/ton (equivalent to 222,180 VND/kg).
Assessments and forecasts
According to data from the Customs Department, Vietnam's pepper export structure in the second quarter of 2026 did not have major fluctuations. Black pepper and ground black pepper continued to prevail, with a total proportion of 84.1%, up from 83.4% in the same period last year.
In general, in the first 6 months of 2026, exports of Vietnam's main pepper varieties all increased compared to the same period in 2025, in which black pepper is the type with the largest volume and export growth rate, reaching 100.2 thousand tons, worth 651.1 million USD, an increase of 19.1% in volume and 15.6% in value compared to the same period in 2025.
Accordingly, the prospects of the pepper market in the short term are still relatively balanced, supported by solid export prices from Vietnam and supply from Brazil gradually improving.
