𝐕𝐢𝐞𝐭𝐧𝐚𝐦 𝐏𝐞𝐩𝐩𝐞𝐫 𝐈𝐦𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭 & 𝐄𝐱𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭 𝐎𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐞𝐰 (𝐉𝐚𝐧𝐮𝐚𝐫𝐲 – 𝐎𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓)

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1. EXPORT
𝐴𝑠 𝑜𝑓 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑒𝑛𝑑 𝑜𝑓 𝑂𝑐𝑡𝑜𝑏𝑒𝑟 2025, 𝑉𝑖𝑒𝑡𝑛𝑎𝑚 𝑒𝑥𝑝𝑜𝑟𝑡𝑒𝑑 𝑎 𝑡𝑜𝑡𝑎𝑙 𝑜𝑓 𝟐𝟎𝟔,𝟒𝟐𝟕 𝐭𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝑜𝑓 𝑝𝑒𝑝𝑝𝑒𝑟 𝑜𝑓 𝑎𝑙𝑙 𝑘𝑖𝑛𝑑𝑠, 𝑖𝑛𝑐𝑙𝑢𝑑𝑖𝑛𝑔 176,577 𝑡𝑜𝑛𝑠 𝑜𝑓 𝑏𝑙𝑎𝑐𝑘 𝑝𝑒𝑝𝑝𝑒𝑟 𝑎𝑛𝑑 29,850 𝑡𝑜𝑛𝑠 𝑜𝑓 𝑤ℎ𝑖𝑡𝑒 𝑝𝑒𝑝𝑝𝑒𝑟.

𝑇𝑜𝑡𝑎𝑙 𝑒𝑥𝑝𝑜𝑟𝑡 𝑡𝑢𝑟𝑛𝑜𝑣𝑒𝑟 𝑟𝑒𝑎𝑐ℎ𝑒𝑑 𝑈𝑆𝐷 1.3937 𝑏𝑖𝑙𝑙𝑖𝑜𝑛, 𝑤𝑖𝑡ℎ 𝑏𝑙𝑎𝑐𝑘 𝑝𝑒𝑝𝑝𝑒𝑟 𝑐𝑜𝑛𝑡𝑟𝑖𝑏𝑢𝑡𝑖𝑛𝑔 𝑈𝑆𝐷 1.1456 𝑏𝑖𝑙𝑙𝑖𝑜𝑛 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑤ℎ𝑖𝑡𝑒 𝑝𝑒𝑝𝑝𝑒𝑟 𝑈𝑆𝐷 244.0 𝑚𝑖𝑙𝑙𝑖𝑜𝑛.
𝐶𝑜𝑚𝑝𝑎𝑟𝑒𝑑 𝑡𝑜 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑠𝑎𝑚𝑒 𝑝𝑒𝑟𝑖𝑜𝑑 𝑖𝑛 2024, 𝑒𝑥𝑝𝑜𝑟𝑡 𝑣𝑜𝑙𝑢𝑚𝑒 𝑑𝑒𝑐𝑟𝑒𝑎𝑠𝑒𝑑 𝑏𝑦 5.9%, 𝑏𝑢𝑡 𝑒𝑥𝑝𝑜𝑟𝑡 𝑣𝑎𝑙𝑢𝑒 𝑖𝑛𝑐𝑟𝑒𝑎𝑠𝑒𝑑 𝑏𝑦 25.4%.
𝑇ℎ𝑒 𝑎𝑣𝑒𝑟𝑎𝑔𝑒 𝑒𝑥𝑝𝑜𝑟𝑡 𝑝𝑟𝑖𝑐𝑒 𝑜𝑣𝑒𝑟 10 𝑚𝑜𝑛𝑡ℎ𝑠 𝑤𝑎𝑠 𝑈𝑆𝐷 6,628/𝑡𝑜𝑛 𝑓𝑜𝑟 𝑏𝑙𝑎𝑐𝑘 𝑝𝑒𝑝𝑝𝑒𝑟 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑈𝑆𝐷 8,683/𝑡𝑜𝑛 𝑓𝑜𝑟 𝑤ℎ𝑖𝑡𝑒 𝑝𝑒𝑝𝑝𝑒𝑟, 𝑢𝑝 36.6% 𝑎𝑛𝑑 34.4% 𝑟𝑒𝑠𝑝𝑒𝑐𝑡𝑖𝑣𝑒𝑙𝑦 𝑦𝑒𝑎𝑟-𝑜𝑛-𝑦𝑒𝑎𝑟.

Top export markets:
- USA: 44,262 tons (21.4%), down 29.4% YoY but up 3.9% vs 2023.
- U.A.E: 17,304 tons (8.4%), up 18.8%.
- China: 16,567 tons (8.0%), up 79.1%.
- India: 11,370 tons (5.5%), up 20.6%.
- Germany: 10,198 tons (4.9%), down 25.8%.

𝑂𝑡ℎ𝑒𝑟 𝑚𝑎𝑟𝑘𝑒𝑡𝑠 𝑤𝑖𝑡ℎ 𝑛𝑜𝑡𝑎𝑏𝑙𝑒 𝑔𝑟𝑜𝑤𝑡ℎ 𝑖𝑛𝑐𝑙𝑢𝑑𝑒 𝑇ℎ𝑎𝑖𝑙𝑎𝑛𝑑 (+29.1%), 𝑃𝑜𝑙𝑎𝑛𝑑 (+23.7%), 𝑇𝑢𝑟𝑘𝑒𝑦 (+10.3%), 𝐸𝑔𝑦𝑝𝑡 (+4.2%), 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑆𝑜𝑢𝑡ℎ 𝐾𝑜𝑟𝑒𝑎 (+2.0%).

2. IMPORT
𝐹𝑟𝑜𝑚 𝐽𝑎𝑛𝑢𝑎𝑟𝑦 1 𝑡𝑜 𝑂𝑐𝑡𝑜𝑏𝑒𝑟 31, 2025, 𝑉𝑖𝑒𝑡𝑛𝑎𝑚 𝑖𝑚𝑝𝑜𝑟𝑡𝑒𝑑 𝟑𝟕,𝟕𝟖𝟑 𝐭𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝑜𝑓 𝑝𝑒𝑝𝑝𝑒𝑟, 𝑤𝑜𝑟𝑡ℎ 𝑈𝑆𝐷 236.9 𝑚𝑖𝑙𝑙𝑖𝑜𝑛, 𝑖𝑛𝑐𝑙𝑢𝑑𝑖𝑛𝑔 32,226 𝑡𝑜𝑛𝑠 𝑜𝑓 𝑏𝑙𝑎𝑐𝑘 𝑝𝑒𝑝𝑝𝑒𝑟 𝑎𝑛𝑑 5,557 𝑡𝑜𝑛𝑠 𝑜𝑓 𝑤ℎ𝑖𝑡𝑒 𝑝𝑒𝑝𝑝𝑒𝑟.

𝐶𝑜𝑚𝑝𝑎𝑟𝑒𝑑 𝑡𝑜 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑠𝑎𝑚𝑒 𝑝𝑒𝑟𝑖𝑜𝑑 𝑙𝑎𝑠𝑡 𝑦𝑒𝑎𝑟, 𝑖𝑚𝑝𝑜𝑟𝑡 𝑣𝑜𝑙𝑢𝑚𝑒 𝑟𝑜𝑠𝑒 𝑏𝑦 25.3% 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑣𝑎𝑙𝑢𝑒 𝑖𝑛𝑐𝑟𝑒𝑎𝑠𝑒𝑑 𝑏𝑦 65.6%. 𝑉𝑒𝑟𝑠𝑢𝑠 2023, 𝑖𝑚𝑝𝑜𝑟𝑡 𝑣𝑜𝑙𝑢𝑚𝑒 𝑠𝑢𝑟𝑔𝑒𝑑 67.9%.

Main import countries:
- Brazil: 18,481 tons (+105.0%), accounting for 48.9%.
- Cambodia: 9,705 tons (+45%), accounting for 25.7%.
- Indonesia: 6,946 tons (–32.5%), accounting for 18.4%.

Heavy rains are delaying the maturity of peppercorns in Brazil

 

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Heavy rains are delaying the maturity of peppercorns in BrazilThe new crop black pepper is not expected to come out before the end of this month. Taking into account the time needed for drying and processing, we do not foresee any shipments from Brazil this year. Most companies will close for the holidays by mid-December. The first shipments are therefore expected to take place in January next year. #brasil #brazil #pepper #spices #spicebrokers

— em Linhares, Espírito Santo

Van der Does

Rising demand boosts cardamom sector

 

3. Agri Business

Rising demand boosts cardamom sector as harvest gains pace in Idukki

Prices seen range bound on firm export demand as output dips in Guatemala

By V Sajeev Kumar

Updated - November 03, 2025 at 12:40 PM.

Surging demand coupled with increased arrivals to auctions has brought cheers to the cardamom sector, even as the picking season in Idukki, a key producing region, goes on in full swing.

Though the incessant rains from May to October dented production by around 15 to 20 per cent, the rise in area and better investments has led to increased arrivals in this season. Given such a situation, the crop could be between 32,000 to 34,000 tonne in this season, S.B.Prabhakar, a cardamom planter said. The North East monsoon is expected to last till December which should contribute to a reasonable late crop, he added.

The prices are expected to remain in the range of around ₹2,400 to ₹2,700 per kg for the next 3 to 4 months. Then, the spring showers will dictate movement of prices. However there is no chance for a major drop in prices anytime soon, he said.

3. Agri Business

Rising demand boosts cardamom sector as harvest gains pace in Idukki

Prices seen range bound on firm export demand as output dips in Guatemala

By V Sajeev Kumar

Updated - November 03, 2025 at 12:40 PM.

Surging demand coupled with increased arrivals to auctions has brought cheers to the cardamom sector, even as the picking season in Idukki, a key producing region, goes on in full swing.

Though the incessant rains from May to October dented production by around 15 to 20 per cent, the rise in area and better investments has led to increased arrivals in this season. Given such a situation, the crop could be between 32,000 to 34,000 tonne in this season, S.B.Prabhakar, a cardamom planter said. The North East monsoon is expected to last till December which should contribute to a reasonable late crop, he added.

The prices are expected to remain in the range of around ₹2,400 to ₹2,700 per kg for the next 3 to 4 months. Then, the spring showers will dictate movement of prices. However there is no chance for a major drop in prices anytime soon, he said.

The Guatemala production is expected to be only around 16,000 to 20,000 tonne against their normal production of around 45,000 tonne as plants slowly recover from last year’s devastating El Nino drought.

Thus, India has overtaken Guatemala to become the world’s largest producer of cardamom in the last 2 seasons since 1981-82 after a gap of 44 years. This shortfall in production over the past two seasons has created a global deficit and India should be able to export more cardamom in the coming months.

Joseph Sebastain of EcoSpice said there has been a record inflow of cardamom into daily auctions accompanied by a robust export and domestic demand. However, with strong global demand and Guatemala’s limited recovery, India’s cardamom market is expected to remain firm and well-supported in the near term. Although Guatemala’s total cultivation area is about 40 per cent larger than that of India, its productivity remains lower due to the lack of scientific farming practices and professional crop management.

Many growers in the domestic market are now capable of holding back stock, closely observing the global market trends, and releasing produce strategically. Instead of distress sales, most farmers are selling immediately after harvest at favourable prices, ensuring steady cash flow while benefiting from high demand, he added.

According to SKM Dhanavandan, an exporter in Bodinayakkanur, the sector is gearing up for Ramadan 2026 booking and the Gulfood 2026 in January. Global demand, especially from the Gulf, is highly concentrated on grades like 6-7 mm, 7-8 mm and 8mm (superior grade). However, the quantity of small size cardamom, low-value capsules is limited right now due to the nature of the current harvest/season. This scarcity of export-preferred sizes presents a major supply-demand paradox, he said.

To capitalise on this key window and secure large-volume deals, he said a revision and strategic lowering of the average export price ($28-30 per kg) for premium grades is necessary to make Indian cardamom globally competitive.

Published on November 3, 2025

Pepper price today November 7, 2025

 

Pepper price today November 7, 2025: Stable price level, export close to record

Vietnam's pepper export price in 10 months reached 1.39 billion USD, up 25.4% despite a 5.9% decrease in volume. Black pepper price jumped 36.6% to 6,628 USD/ton.

Báo Lâm Đồng•06/11/2025

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Domestic pepper prices on November 7 were stable at around 145,000 - 147,000 VND/kg, continuing to maintain momentum in the context of slight fluctuations in the world market. According to the Vietnam Pepper and Spice Association (VPSA), in the first 10 months of the year, exports reached 1.39 billion USD (+25.4%), approaching the target of 1.5 billion USD for the whole year.

Domestic price developments: Stable across the board

Domestic pepper prices on November 7 remained stable at around VND145,000-147,000/kg, despite slight adjustments in the world market. According to the Vietnam Pepper and Spice Association (VPSA), exports in the first 10 months of the year reached 1.39 billion USD, up 25.4% and approaching the target of 1.5 billion USD - the highest level in the history of the pepper industry.

Dak Lak and Lam Dong both reached 147,000 VND/kg.

Gia Lai at 145,000 VND/kg, unchanged from yesterday.

In the Southeast, the price is similar:

Ho Chi Minh City (formerly Ba Ria - Vung Tau) keeps 145,000 VND/kg.

Dong Nai (formerly Binh Phuoc) at 147,000 VND/kg.

Thus, domestic pepper prices today remain stable, maintaining a high level of competitiveness compared to the region.

International market: Indonesia slightly decreased, Vietnam still maintained balance

In the world market, data from the International Pepper Community (IPC) shows that global pepper prices tend to adjust slightly. In Indonesia, Lampung black pepper decreased by 0.37% to 7,102 USD/ton, Muntok white pepper decreased by 0.36% to 9,737 USD/ton.

In contrast, pepper prices in Brazil and Malaysia remained unchanged at USD 6,100/ton and USD 9,200/ton for black pepper, respectively, while Malaysian white pepper reached USD 12,300/ton.

Domestically, Vietnam's pepper export prices are stable: black pepper 500 gr/l at 6,400 USD/ton, 550 gr/l at 6,600 USD/ton; white pepper remains at 9,050 USD/ton. Accordingly, Vietnam still maintains an attractive price level, ensuring good profit margins in the context of many countries being forced to reduce prices to stimulate demand.

Exports in 10 months: Value increased sharply despite output decrease

Data from VPSA shows that by the end of October, Vietnam exported 206,427 tons of pepper, of which black pepper accounted for 176,577 tons and white pepper 29,850 tons. Total turnover reached 1.3937 billion USD, up 25.4% in value despite a 5.9% decrease in output compared to the same period last year. The average export price of black pepper reached 6,628 USD/ton, white pepper reached 8,683 USD/ton - up 36.6% and 34.4% respectively compared to 2024. This shows that the value of the pepper industry is increasing thanks to high selling prices, despite a decrease in output.

In terms of markets, the US still leads with 44,262 tonnes, accounting for 21.4% of total exports, although down 29.4% year-on-year but still 3.9% higher than in 2023 – reflecting signs of recovering demand. The UAE ranked second with 17,304 tonnes, up 18.8%, while China increased sharply by 79.1% to 16,567 tonnes. In contrast, the German market decreased by 25.8%, showing caution in the European region.

On the import side, Vietnam imported 37,783 tons of pepper worth 236.9 million USD - up 25.3% in volume and 65.6% in value. Brazil is currently the largest supplier with 18,481 tons, up more than 105% and accounting for nearly 49% of total imports. Cambodia ranked second with 9,705 tons, up 45%, while Indonesia decreased 32.5% to 6,946 tons. Diverse import sources help domestic enterprises stabilize production and take initiative when international prices fluctuate.

The activities of import-export enterprises recorded strong competition. Nedspice Vietnam led exports in October with 1,922 tons, up 17.4% over the same period, followed by Phuc Sinh, Olam, Simexco Dak Lak and Haprosimex JSC. On the other hand, Olam Vietnam continued to lead imports with 8,560 tons, followed by Tran Chau and Nedspice Vietnam - the unit recorded a sudden increase of 334.7% over the previous year.

With export prices remaining high and global demand gradually recovering, Vietnam’s pepper industry is approaching the target of 1.5 billion USD in 2025. If achieved, this will be a new record, affirming Vietnam’s position as the world’s largest pepper exporter.

Source: https://baolamdong.vn/gia-tieu-hom-nay-7-11-2025-on-dinh-mat-bang-xuat-khau-ap-sat-ky-luc-400840.html

 

Girish Kumar Mada Cloves

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UPDATE ON CLOVE NEW HARVEST SEASON

November 2, 2025:- Mutsamudu, Union Des Comores:- I am sure, no one need any introduction. Let us speak straight about this new season quantity possibilities and feasibilities of price discoveries ! I repeat, only exploring possibilities and feasibilities ! Nothing firm, nothing guaranteed.

INDONESIA is coming with a short crop of size 80,000 Mt roughly – it might range between 75000 to 90000 to the maximum. A poor crop resulting in shortage of crop. However, this shortage is not expected to make any serious impact on clove market ! Because, the largest consumers of clove in the world, - the cigarette manufacturers of Indonesia - are not seriously buying with the same aggressiveness as they did in previous years. Many of them said to have inventory either in Indonesia itself or in Singapore. Thereby there wont by much higher demand from Indonesia. Saudi Arabia is the main buyer of Indonesian Clove now. India is stepping back, as India attracts 5% import duty on Indo Clove. Dubai also behind the door, as Dubai have huge inventory from Brazil, Tanzania and Comores already with them.

Currently export price from Indonesia is at USD 7700 [in the range of between 7600 to 7800]. Nonconfirmed reports say, some one offer 7400 FOB – but not sure. Please take note, low price from Indonesia all resulted in default in last 2-3 years. Therefore, from my experience, try to buy at average price level only from Indonesia; do not go for the lower price level.

AFRICA ORIGINS - Comores is at the last leg of harvest. Harvest almost finishing. November would be good arrival from Village. But December and January 2026 would be thin arrivals. Comore price is ruling high than what was expected ! If some one get USD 7 per kg on CNf basis from Comore, it is the best good price you can buy. Lower price could be available, but compromising on clean cargo, and might be mixed cargo from Moheli. While buying from Comores, always strict to Anjouan Clove only for good stock.

MADAGASCAR – the much awaited Clove for the world ! Madagascar is coming with a historic crop size of 23000 ++ Mt. Reports from farm says, it could go upto 25000 as well. However, and unfortunatley, contrary to previous years, Madagascar is now following Indonesia for price! Now every village corner has internet, and even the uneducated farmers are also now looking at internet and studying international market !! This year – both south and north crop started at higher levels ! much high levels than previous years ! Last year, south had started at 13000—14000 ariary a kg and jumped to 18000-19000 level in one month time. Whereas , this season, it opened at 19000 only ! and moved to 20500-21000 in one week time !! North crop in Mananara province opened at 24000 [where as last year it opened at 20,000]. EXPORT PRICE FROM MADAGASCAR - South clove possible to get at USD 6.7—6.8 level. If somebody offers USD 6.5 or even less, be careful. Can result in default !! Every year, Madagascar has the story of some people giving much lower price and taking advance from international buyers, and making default !! This is a regular phenomenon in Madagascar. Some people are only for that. Take care. Good quality North crop would fetch a price of USD 7,4 average. Check with your shipper for exact market driven price. This year, Madagascar Govt released export permits well early in October ! So that shipment can start in November.

Zanzibar and Tanzania : Zanzibar state is selling at USD 7200 on an average. They had also given to 7100. As it is only the State Govt exporting, it is a monopoly. Those who have preference of Zanzibar clove would continue buying that origin only irrespective of price !! Tanzania is a free market, but at present because of the military operations and internal struggle, cannot depend.

Thereby, all importers now would concentrate on Madagascar only – as Mada is the only available crop at reasonable price. For any individual interest, please contact me in person.

 Good Day !   Another African Clove Season on the door step.  Madagascar and Tanzania / Zanzibar season on the making.   Comores - suprisingly with a major crop,  some villages harvest just started in September - would continue till December January.    Madagascar would be ready for shipment mostly in December 2025.
CROP SIZE:  2025-2026 clove season in africa, all the three producing countries coming out with major crop - bigger size and better than last 3-4 years.    Comores with almost 7000 Mt;  Madagascar near to 20,000 Mt,  Tanzania and Zanzibar together with 4000 Mt
PRICE LEVEL FOR DECEMBER SHIPMENT:  Any price you get close to USD 7 - few dollars plus or minus is a good price to buy;    Forward speculative sellers started to offer  even 6700-6800 also  - but must await risk and possible default at these levels.   However,  over all market sentiment is steady around USD 7000 [can expect range bound between USD 6600 to 7000] on an average at the early stages.    2025-2026 season would expect highest at  7800 and lowest at 6500 SUBJECT to Indian buying pressure.
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UPDATE ON CLOVE NEW HARVEST SEASON
November 2, 2025:- Mutsamudu, Union Des Comores:-   I am sure, no one need any introduction.   Let us speak straight about this new season quantity possibilities and  feasibilities of price discoveries !  I repeat, only  exploring possibilities and feasibilities !  Nothing firm,  nothing guaranteed.  
                                                                                                     INDONESIA is coming with a short crop of size 80,000 Mt roughly – it might range between 75000 to 90000 to the maximum.  A poor crop resulting in shortage of crop.  However, this shortage is not expected to make any serious impact on clove market ! Because, the largest consumers of clove in the world, -  the cigarette manufacturers of Indonesia -  are not seriously buying with the same aggressiveness as they did in previous years.  Many of them said to have inventory either in Indonesia itself or in Singapore.  Thereby there wont by much higher demand from Indonesia.    Saudi Arabia is the main buyer of Indonesian Clove now.   India is stepping back, as India attracts 5% import duty on Indo Clove.   Dubai also behind the door, as Dubai have huge inventory from Brazil, Tanzania and Comores already with them.  
Currently export price from Indonesia is at  USD 7700 [in the range of between 7600 to 7800].   Nonconfirmed reports say, some one offer  7400 FOB – but not sure.   Please take note,  low price from Indonesia all resulted in default in last 2-3 years.    Therefore,  from my experience, try to buy at average price level only from Indonesia; do not go for the lower price level. 
AFRICA ORIGINS -  Comores is at the last leg of harvest.  Harvest  almost finishing.  November would be good arrival from Village.  But December and January 2026 would be thin arrivals.    Comore price is ruling high than what was expected !  If some one get  USD 7 per kg on CNf basis from Comore,  it is the best good price you can buy.    Lower price could be available, but compromising on clean cargo, and might be mixed cargo from Moheli.  While buying from Comores,  always strict to Anjouan Clove only for good stock.  
                                                                                                          MADAGASCAR – the much awaited Clove for the world !    Madagascar is coming with a historic crop size of  23000 ++ Mt.   Reports from farm says, it could go upto 25000 as well.   However,   and unfortunatley, contrary to previous years, Madagascar is now following Indonesia for price!  Now every village corner has internet, and even the uneducated farmers are also now looking at internet and studying international market !!   This year – both south and north crop started at higher levels !  much high levels than previous years !   Last year,  south had started at  13000—14000  ariary a kg and jumped to 18000-19000 level in one month time.   Whereas , this season, it opened at 19000 only !  and moved to 20500-21000 in one week time !!  North crop in Mananara province opened at  24000 [where as last year it opened at 20,000].  EXPORT PRICE FROM MADAGASCAR  -  South clove possible to get at  USD 6.7—6.8 level.  If somebody offers  USD 6.5   or even less,  be careful.  Can result in default !!    Every year,  Madagascar has the story of  some people giving much lower price and taking advance from international buyers, and making default !!  This is a regular phenomenon in Madagascar.  Some people are only for that.  Take care.   Good quality North crop would fetch a price of  USD 7,4 average.   Check with your shipper for exact market driven price.   This year, Madagascar Govt released export permits well early in October !  So that shipment can start in November.  

Zanzibar and Tanzania :   Zanzibar state is selling at  USD 7200 on an average.  They had also given to 7100.  As it is only the State Govt exporting,  it is a monopoly.  Those who have preference of Zanzibar clove would continue buying that origin only irrespective of price !!  Tanzania is a free market,  but at present because of the military operations and internal struggle,  cannot depend.  
Thereby, all importers now would concentrate on Madagascar only – as Mada is the only available crop at reasonable price.  
For any individual interest,  please contact me in person.

 UPDATE ON CLOVE NEW HARVEST SEASON
November 2, 2025:- Mutsamudu, Union Des Comores:-   I am sure, no one need any introduction.   Let us speak straight about this new season quantity possibilities and  feasibilities of price discoveries !  I repeat, only  exploring possibilities and feasibilities !  Nothing firm,  nothing guaranteed.  
                                                                                                     INDONESIA is coming with a short crop of size 80,000 Mt roughly – it might range between 75000 to 90000 to the maximum.  A poor crop resulting in shortage of crop.  However, this shortage is not expected to make any serious impact on clove market ! Because, the largest consumers of clove in the world, -  the cigarette manufacturers of Indonesia -  are not seriously buying with the same aggressiveness as they did in previous years.  Many of them said to have inventory either in Indonesia itself or in Singapore.  Thereby there wont by much higher demand from Indonesia.    Saudi Arabia is the main buyer of Indonesian Clove now.   India is stepping back, as India attracts 5% import duty on Indo Clove.   Dubai also behind the door, as Dubai have huge inventory from Brazil, Tanzania and Comores already with them.  
Currently export price from Indonesia is at  USD 7700 [in the range of between 7600 to 7800].   Nonconfirmed reports say, some one offer  7400 FOB – but not sure.   Please take note,  low price from Indonesia all resulted in default in last 2-3 years.    Therefore,  from my experience, try to buy at average price level only from Indonesia; do not go for the lower price level. 
AFRICA ORIGINS -  Comores is at the last leg of harvest.  Harvest  almost finishing.  November would be good arrival from Village.  But December and January 2026 would be thin arrivals.    Comore price is ruling high than what was expected !  If some one get  USD 7 per kg on CNf basis from Comore,  it is the best good price you can buy.    Lower price could be available, but compromising on clean cargo, and might be mixed cargo from Moheli.  While buying from Comores,  always strict to Anjouan Clove only for good stock.  
                                                                                                          MADAGASCAR – the much awaited Clove for the world !    Madagascar is coming with a historic crop size of  23000 ++ Mt.   Reports from farm says, it could go upto 25000 as well.   However,   and unfortunatley, contrary to previous years, Madagascar is now following Indonesia for price!  Now every village corner has internet, and even the uneducated farmers are also now looking at internet and studying international market !!   This year – both south and north crop started at higher levels !  much high levels than previous years !   Last year,  south had started at  13000—14000  ariary a kg and jumped to 18000-19000 level in one month time.   Whereas , this season, it opened at 19000 only !  and moved to 20500-21000 in one week time !!  North crop in Mananara province opened at  24000 [where as last year it opened at 20,000].  EXPORT PRICE FROM MADAGASCAR  -  South clove possible to get at  USD 6.7—6.8 level.  If somebody offers  USD 6.5   or even less,  be careful.  Can result in default !!    Every year,  Madagascar has the story of  some people giving much lower price and taking advance from international buyers, and making default !!  This is a regular phenomenon in Madagascar.  Some people are only for that.  Take care.   Good quality North crop would fetch a price of  USD 7,4 average.   Check with your shipper for exact market driven price.   This year, Madagascar Govt released export permits well early in October !  So that shipment can start in November.  

Zanzibar and Tanzania :   Zanzibar state is selling at  USD 7200 on an average…


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MADAGASCAR – the much awaited Clove for the world !    Madagascar is coming with a historic crop size of  23000 ++ Mt.   Reports from farm says, it could go upto 25000 as well.   However,   and unfortunatley, contrary to previous years, Madagascar is now following Indonesia for price!  Now every village corner has internet, and even the uneducated farmers are also now looking at internet and studying international market !!   This year – both south and north crop started at higher levels !  much high levels than previous years !   Last year,  south had started at  13000—14000  ariary a kg and jumped to 18000-19000 level in one month time.   Whereas , this season, it opened at 19000 only !  and moved to 20500-21000 in one week time !!  North crop in Mananara province opened at  24000 [where as last year it opened at 20,000].  EXPORT PRICE FROM MADAGASCAR  -  South clove possible to get at  USD 6.7—6.8 level.  If somebody offers  USD 6.5   or even less,  be careful.  Can result in default !!    Every year,  Madagascar has the story of  some people giving much lower price and taking advance from international buyers, and making default !!  This is a regular phenomenon in Madagascar.  Some people are only for that.  Take care.   Good quality North crop would fetch a price of  USD 7,4 average.   Check with your shipper for exact market driven price.   This year, Madagascar Govt released export permits well early in October !  So that shipment can start in November.  

Zanzibar and Tanzania :   Zanzibar state is selling at  USD 7200 on an average.  They had also given to 7100.  As it is only the State Govt exporting,  it is a monopoly.  Those who have preference of Zanzibar clove would continue buying that origin only irrespective of price !!  Tanzania is a free market,  but at present because of the military operations and internal struggle,  cannot depend.  

Pepper price today October 30, 2025

 

Pepper price today October 30, 2025: From Gia Lai to Lam Dong increased by 1,000 VND

Pepper price today October 30 increased by 1,000 VND/kg nationwide, Gia Lai 144,000, Dak Lak - Dak Nong 146,000 VND/kg. Vietnam imported 5,402 tons from Indonesia.

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Pepper price today October 30 is improving domestically

Vietnam's pepper market has been buoyant with an increase of VND1,000/kg in key provinces, reaching a peak of VND146,000/kg in Dak Lak . Meanwhile, import data shows that Vietnam received 5,402 tons of pepper from Indonesia in the first 8 months of the year, accounting for 21.9% of the country's total exports.

Domestic pepper prices recorded consistent fluctuations across the country. Prices ranged from 144,000 to 146,000 VND/kg, 1,000 VND/kg higher than the previous day. Specifically, Gia Lai maintained the lowest price at 144,000 VND/kg. Ho Chi Minh City and Dong Nai both traded at 145,000 VND/kg. Dak Lak and Dak Nong provinces led with 146,000 VND/kg.

Short-term forecasts from agricultural experts indicate that prices may remain around VND143,000 - 145,000/kg. Weather factors and investment capital flows into agricultural products will determine the next trend.

World pepper prices increased slightly in Indonesia

On the global exchange, the price of Indonesian Lampung black pepper reached 7,211 USD/ton, up 0.1%. Muntok white pepper was at 10,061 USD/ton, up 0.09%. In Malaysia, ASTA black pepper remained at 9,375 USD/ton, while ASTA white pepper was at 12,400 USD/ton. Brazil maintained ASTA 570 black pepper at 6,100 USD/ton.

Vietnamese pepper prices are completely stable. Black pepper 500g/l is at 6,400 USD/ton, 550g/l is at 6,600 USD/ton. ASTA white pepper is at 9,050 USD/ton.

The International Pepper Community (IPC) Weekly Bulletin reflects a mixed performance in the fourth week of October. India was buoyed by a 1% appreciation of the Rupee to INR 87.93/USD, leading to a third consecutive week of increases in domestic and export prices. The US saw a decline in prices for three weeks due to currency depreciation and inflation. Indonesia and Sri Lanka were stable after two weeks. Brazil, Cambodia and China (white pepper) were unchanged. Malaysia saw declines for the most part, except for white pepper exports.

Competitive pressure in India and production forecast

Brazilian pepper has flooded the Indian domestic market at around Rs 750 per kg at shops, disrupting local consumption in Tamil Nadu, Wayanad and Coorg. Brazilian prices are just $6,000 per tonne, much lower than India's $8,000 per tonne, according to Shamji. Despite sluggish buying after the festival, Indian prices have been increasing by Rs 1 per kg every day, reaching Rs 693 per kg (ungraded) and Rs 713 per kg (graded) at Kochi market. Spice producers are buying aggressively, helping to stabilize the market. Kishore Shamji, president of the All India Pepper and Spice Trade Association, expressed optimism on expectations of a US reduction in import duties to boost exports.

India’s Ministry of Agriculture has revised its 2026 crop forecast down to 85,000 tonnes from 110,000 tonnes, citing risks from the northeast monsoon. Indian farmers face yield challenges, while Brazil’s is expected to recover to 85,000 tonnes by 2025.

The global pepper market continues to witness fierce competition among major suppliers. Vietnam has strengthened its position as an importer from Indonesia, while domestic prices have increased slightly, providing positive signals for farmers. Currency, weather and tax policy factors will shape the long-term trend.

Source: https://baolamdong.vn/gia-tieu-hom-nay-10-30-2025-tu-gia-lai-den-lam-dong-cung-tang-1-000-dong-398656.html

Domestic pepper price on November 3

 

Pepper price today November 3: Domestic market stable at 148,000 VND/kg

Domestic pepper prices on November 3rd slowed down after increasing, trading around 145,500 - 148,000 VND/kg. The world market also did not record any new fluctuations.

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According to the latest update on November 3, the domestic pepper market remained stable, moving sideways after previous price increases. Prices in key localities are currently fluctuating between 145,500 and 148,000 VND/kg.

Pepper price today November 3 in key growing areas in the country.

Domestic pepper price on November 3

Pepper prices in the Central Highlands and Southeast provinces remained unchanged compared to yesterday. The highest price of 148,000 VND/kg was recorded in Dak Lak and Lam Dong.

Local	Price (VND/kg)	Change
Dak Lak	148,000	Unchanged
Lam Dong	148,000	Unchanged
Dong Nai	146,000	Unchanged
Gia Lai	145,500	Unchanged
Ho Chi Minh City	145,500	Unchanged

World pepper market developments

According to data from the International Pepper Community (IPC) updated at 4:30 a.m. on November 3, 2025 (Vietnam time), the global pepper export market also showed stability, with no price fluctuations in all major producing countries.

Country/Type of pepper	Price (USD/ton)	Change
Indonesia - Lampung Black Pepper	7,213	Unchanged
Indonesia - Muntok White Pepper	10,064	Unchanged
Malaysia - ASTA Black Pepper	9,200	Unchanged
Malaysia - ASTA White Pepper	12,300	Unchanged
Brazil - Black Pepper	6,100	Unchanged
Vietnam - Black Pepper 500 g/l	6,400	Unchanged
Vietnam - Black Pepper 550 g/l	6,600	Unchanged
Vietnam - White Pepper	9,050	Unchanged

Source: https://baolamdong.vn/gia-tieu-hom-nay-311-thi-truong-trong-nuoc-on-dinh-o-muc-148000-dongkg-399609.html

Guatemala Cardamom Harvest 2025–2026

 

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Guatemala Cardamom Harvest 2025–2026

Signs of Recovery Amid Challenging Conditions

The latest figures from Guatemala’s National Association of Cardamom Producers and Exporters show a modest recovery in production for the 2025–2026 season. Total output is estimated at 16,549 metric tons, reflecting a 17% increasecompared to the previous harvest.

While the overall crop has improved, the share affected by thrips continues to weigh on yields, though damage has eased slightly — down 1.9% from last year. Despite this progress, Guatemala’s production still falls short of its long-term average, which typically exceeds 30,000 metric tons.

Market prices remain elevated, supported by limited availability and strong global demand. Farmers continue to face difficult growing conditions. With many plantations now replanted, the outlook for the coming years is more optimistic as the sector gradually moves toward stabilization.

Source: ASOCIACIÓN DE AGRICULTORES DE CARDAMOMO Y SEMILLAS DE GUATEMALA #spices #spicebroker #cardamom #guatemala #seeds

 

 

Pepper price today October 12

Ending the week near the peak of 150,000 VND/kg

Pepper price today October 12: Dak Lak, Lam Dong hit 148,000 VND/kg, export reached 1.26 billion USD. Price is stable, next week it may increase to 151,000 VND/kg!

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Pepper price today in domestic market October 12, 2025

Pepper price today in the domestic market on October 12, 2025 (Compiled by Da Nang Newspaper)

Vietnam's domestic pepper market on October 12, 2025, prices remained stable, Dak Lak and Lam Dong led. Vietnam's domestic pepper market in the trading session on October 12, 2025 continued to show signs of stability when most key provinces kept their purchasing prices unchanged compared to the previous day.

Dak Lak and Lam Dong are currently sharing the market leadership position with the highest price of 148,000 VND/kg. Both regions have kept prices stable (no change compared to October 11, 2025).

Gia Lai closed the session at 146,000 VND/kg, unchanged from the previous day.

Ho Chi Minh City recorded an average purchase price of VND 146,500/kg, no change.

Dong Nai maintains the price unchanged, stable at 146,000 VND/kg (no change compared to October 9, 2025).

According to statistics from the Vietnam Pepper and Spice Association (VPSA), Vietnam imported 1,588 tons of pepper of all kinds in September 2025, with a turnover of 10.4 million USD, black pepper reaching 1,431 tons, white pepper reaching 157 tons. Compared to August 2025, the imported pepper volume decreased by 48%, and the turnover decreased by 47.8%.

Despite a recent decrease, in the first 9 months of the year, Vietnam's pepper imports still increased sharply by 51.9% in volume and 121.1% in value compared to the same period in 2024, reaching 36,112 tons with a value of 225.7 million USD, of which black pepper reached 30,728 tons and white pepper reached 5,384 tons.

In terms of exports, Vietnam exported 20,487 tons of pepper of all kinds in September 2025, earning 136.3 million USD. In the first 9 months of the year, Vietnam exported 186,997 tons of pepper, down 6.9% in volume but up 27.6% in value, reaching more than 1.26 billion USD.

The upward trend in pepper prices in the international market and the recovery in demand in many major markets are favorable signals for exports in the last months of the year. Although export output has decreased slightly, the sharp increase in prices has helped the pepper industry achieve high turnover, opening up the possibility of ending 2025 with impressive growth in value.

In fact, many farmers have temporarily stopped selling in the hope that prices will increase in the last months of the year when global consumer demand recovers.

According to many experts and export enterprises, domestic pepper prices may continue to stabilize or increase slightly early next week, with a range of about 500 - 1,500 VND/kg. If new export orders are signed, especially from the US and Middle East markets, prices may increase to the range of 151,000 - 152,000 VND/kg in some localities.

World pepper price today October 12, 2025

World pepper price today October 12, 2025

The world pepper market in the trading session on October 12, 2025 recorded an absolutely stable trend in all commodities, without any changes or fluctuations compared to the previous trading session (shown through the empty Fluctuation column).

Malaysian pepper price is the most expensive item, maintaining the highest level in the statistics table:

Malaysian White Pepper ASTA price was stable at 1250 (unit value), still the highest price.

Kuching Black Pepper (Malaysia) ASTA price is stable, currently remaining at 950 (unit value).

Indonesian pepper prices also remained stable:

Lampung Black Pepper (Indonesia) price closed at 723 (unit value).

Muntok White Pepper (Indonesia) price remained at 1008.8 (unit value).

The Brazilian and Vietnamese markets today recorded complete stability across all categories, without any changes:

Brazilian Black Pepper ASTA 570 price is stable at 620 (unit value), continuing to be the lowest price in the statistics table.

Vietnamese black pepper (500 gr/l) reached 660 (unit value).

Vietnamese black pepper (550 gr/l) reached 680 (unit value).

Similarly, the price of Vietnamese White Pepper was stable, reaching 925 (unit value).

Pepper price forecast for next week

According to the Vietnam Pepper and Spices Association (VPSA), in the first 9 months of the year, Brazil exported 63,988 tons of pepper, reaching a turnover of 396.8 million USD, a sharp increase compared to the same period in 2024 and 2023. The average export price reached 6,201 USD/ton, an increase of more than 48% over the previous year. Vietnam is still the largest market, importing more than 19,350 tons, accounting for 30.2% of the market share.

According to businesses, pepper prices are trading at high levels thanks to a decline in global supply and strong demand from major markets such as the US, India and the Middle East. Vietnam remains the world’s number one pepper supplier.

Source: https://baodanang.vn/gia-tieu-hom-nay-12-10-chot-tuan-o-sat-dinh-150-000-dong-kg-3306068.html