Domestic pepper prices: Extending the series of sideways days
As of 11:30 AM today (June 8), domestic pepper prices continued to be flat, averaging 138,400 VND/kg. Currently, key areas are trading in the range of 137,000 - 140,000 VND/kg.
Domestic pepper prices remained unchanged at the end of last week, currently the listed prices in regions are as follows:
Gia Lai and Dong Nai provinces traded at 137,000 VND/kg.
Ho Chi Minh City listed the price at 138,000 VND/kg.
In the same direction, Dak Lak and Lam Dong offered for sale at the highest purchase price of 140,000 VND/kg.
World pepper prices: Standing still in the first session of the week
In the world market, pepper prices are stable in most countries. The two items of black and white pepper in Indonesia are no exception, trading in the range of 7,091 - 9,151 USD/ton (equivalent to 187,217 VND/kg - 241,605 VND/kg).
In the opposite direction, the Brazilian market maintained a decrease of 75 USD/ton, holding at 6,025 USD/ton (about 156,073 VND/kg). Notably, black and white peppers are still trading at high prices, respectively 12,250 USD/ton and 9,350 USD/ton.
In Vietnam's pepper export market, the price of black pepper of 500 g/l and 550 g/l remains unchanged 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 237,618 VND/kg).
Assessments and forecasts
Compared to the same period 2 months ago, the average domestic pepper price is only about 138,300 VND/kg, 100 VND/kg lower. Meanwhile, the pepper price on May 8 recorded an average level of 142,500 VND/kg, 4,100 VND/kg higher. This shows that the average domestic pepper price continuously reverses direction, fluctuating around the threshold of 140,000 VND/kg.
With the development of narrowed supply, improved export demand and positive market sentiment, domestic pepper prices are forecast to continue to remain stable in the range of 137,000 - 140,000 VND/kg in the short term. If purchasing power continues to increase and export demand grows steadily, pepper prices may set a new higher price level in the second quarter of 2026.
