Domestic pepper prices: Continue to increase
As of 1:00 p.m. today (December 9), domestic pepper prices have increased and decreased in some growing areas, averaging 148,500 VND/kg. Currently, key areas are trading in the range of 147,500 - 149,500 VND/kg.
The price list on the market of specific regions is as follows:
Gia Lai depreciated 500 VND/kg, listed at 147,500 VND/kg.
Ho Chi Minh City, Dong Nai and Lam Dong remain unchanged, offering prices at around 148,000 - 149,500 VND/kg.
Meanwhile, Dak Lak is the only locality to record an increase of VND 500/kg, anchored at VND 149,500/kg.
World pepper prices: Decreased in many areas
In the world market, pepper prices fluctuated in some regions. The Indonesian exchange - one of the most vibrant markets is no exception. Currently, these two items are traded between 6,981 - 9,624 USD/ton (equivalent to 184,383 VND/kg - 254,190 VND/kg), down 14 USD/ton and 19 USD/ton respectively.
In the same direction, the Brazilian market decreased by 75 USD/ton, at 6,075 USD/ton (about 160,453 VND/kg). Meanwhile, black and white pepper are traded at 12,000 USD/ton and 9,000 USD/ton.
Notably, in the Vietnamese pepper export market, the price of 500 g/l and 550 g/l black pepper remains in the price range of 6,500 - 6,700 USD/ton. ASTA white pepper prices are currently at 9,250 USD/ton (equivalent to 244,311 VND/kg).
Assessment and forecast
According to the International Pepper Association (IPC), global pepper output in 2025 is forecast to reach about 520,000 tons, a slight decrease compared to 2024.
The main cause comes from unusual weather developments in many key growing areas such as Vietnam, Indonesia, India and Brazil. Unseasonal rains, prolonged heat waves and pests and diseases have caused productivity to decline, while a part of farmers in some countries continue to shrink their areas or switch to other crops with more stable economic efficiency. This trend has caused global supply to not improve significantly in 2025.
