Domestic pepper prices: Unexpectedly increase
As of 11:30 am today (April 7), domestic pepper prices have increased compared to the closing session yesterday, averaging 13,900,000 VND/kg. Currently, key areas are trading in the range of 138,500 - 139,500 VND/kg.
Domestic pepper prices simultaneously increased in provinces and cities. Currently, key areas list prices as follows:
Gia Lai and Dong Nai provinces increased by another 500 VND/kg, both listed at the mark of 138. 500 VND/kg.
At the same increase, Ho Chi Minh City anchored at the mark of 13,900,000 VND/kg.
Dak Lak and Lam Dong are still the 2 provinces with the highest prices with prices of 139,500 VND/kg.
World pepper prices: Reverse downwards
In the world market, pepper prices have fallen in some countries. The Indonesian exchange - one of the most vibrant markets is no exception. Black and white peppers traded in the range of 7,106 - 9,362 USD/ton (equivalent to 187,336 VND/kg - 246,811 VND/kg), down 9 USD/ton and 12 USD/ton respectively.
Meanwhile, the Brazilian market maintained an increase of 50 USD/ton, listed at 6,150 USD/ton (about 162.133 VND/kg). Notably, black and white peppers maintained an increase of 100 - 200 USD/ton, trading at 12,200 USD/ton and 9,300 USD/ton.
In Vietnam's pepper export market, the price of black peppers of 500 g/l and 550 g/l remained unchanged, anchored at the 6,000 - 6,100 USD/ton mark. In the same direction, ASTA white pepper price offered for sale at 8,900 USD/ton (equivalent to 234,631 VND/kg).
Assessments and forecasts
The decrease in pepper prices in the first days of April 2026 to below the threshold of 140,000 VND/kg reflects increased selling pressure as the supply after harvest is brought to the market in large quantities.
Meanwhile, demand has not shown clear signs of recovery. For Vietnamese pepper, competitive pressure is increasing, especially when countries like Indonesia and Brazil maintain better prices.
According to the Vietnam Pepper and Spice Plant Association (VPSA), preliminary statistics for the first quarter of 2026 show that Vietnam exported 30,638 tons of pepper of all kinds, including 26,190 tons of black pepper and 4,448 tons of white pepper. Total export turnover reached 199.3 million USD, black pepper reached 167.3 million USD, white pepper reached 32 million USD.
