Pepper Market on February 20, 2025: Anchored at a high level

 

Pepper Market on February 20, 2025: Anchored at a high level

Pepper prices today  (February 20) continue to hover at 160,000 - 162,500 VND/kg. In Gia Lai, after many years of "downward decline", the recovery of pepper prices is considered a good sign for pepper growers.

In the domestic market

Pepper prices  today are trading at 160,000 - 162,500 VND/kg in key production provinces and cities, unchanged from yesterday.

Of which, traders in Dak Nong province are purchasing pepper at the highest price of 162,500 VND/kg.

Next is  the pepper price   in Dak Lak province at 162,000 VND/kg. In other localities such as Gia Lai, Binh Phuoc, Ba Ria - Vung Tau and Dong Nai, pepper prices are also traded at 160,000 VND/kg.

Province/district (survey area)	Purchase price on February 20 (Unit: VND/kg)	Change from previous day (Unit: VND/kg)
Dak Lak	162,000	–
Gia Lai	160,000	–
Dak Nong	162,500	–
Ba Ria – Vung Tau	160,000	–
Binh Phuoc	160,000	–
Dong Nai	160,000	–

In the world market

At the end of the most recent trading session, world pepper prices did not record any new fluctuations. The International Pepper Community (IPC) listed the price of Indonesian Lampung black pepper at 7,298 USD/ton, Brazilian ASTA 570 black pepper at 6,800 USD/ton and Malaysian Kuching black pepper at the highest level of 9,000 USD/ton.

Vietnam's black pepper prices remain at their lowest at $6,500/ton for 500g/l and $6,650/ton for 550g/l.

Type name	World black pepper price list
	February 20 (Unit: USD/ton)	% change from previous day
Lampung Black Pepper (Indonesia)	7,298	–
Brazilian Black Pepper ASTA 570	6,800	–
Kuching Black Pepper (Malaysia) ASTA	9,000	–
Vietnamese black pepper (500 g/l)	6,500	–
Vietnamese black pepper (500 g/l)	6,650	–

At the same time of survey, the price of Indonesian Muntok white pepper remained stable at 10,143 USD/ton.

Similarly, Malaysian ASTA white pepper and Vietnamese white pepper remained stable at USD 11,600/ton and USD 9,550/ton.

Type name	World white pepper price list
	February 20 (Unit: USD/ton)	% change from previous day
Muntok Indonesian White Pepper	10,143	—
ASTA Malaysian White Pepper	11,600	–
Vietnam white pepper	9,550	–

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These days, pepper plants in Gia Lai province are entering the harvest season. After many years of “plummeting”, the recovery of pepper prices is considered a good sign for pepper growers. Currently, pepper prices are above 150,000 VND/kg, the highest price in many years.

Mr. Nguyen Tan Luc (village 4, Ia Hlop commune, Chu Se district) said that "black gold" has officially returned after many years of struggling with diseases and unstable prices. This year, his family's pepper garden with 1,200 pillars was harvested at the same time. Due to the shortage of labor after Tet, he and his wife have had to work hard to harvest these past few days.

“Over the past years, thanks to the family growing organically, the pepper plants have grown very well. It is expected that each pillar will yield an average of more than 3kg of dried pepper, a record high compared to many pepper gardens in the region. With the pepper price currently at 160,000 VND/kg and an additional 12,000 VND due to organic farming, the family pepper garden is expected to earn more than 500 million VND,” Mr. Luc shared.

Back in Dak Doa district, Mr. Nguyen Thanh Hoi (village 1, Nam Yang commune) happily said that this year, thanks to good care, the productivity of his family's pepper garden is also relatively good, about 3kg of dry pepper/pillar. Especially, with the current sharp increase in price (about 157,000 VND/kg), the family is very excited.

Mr. Nguyen Tan Cong, Director of Nam Yang Agricultural and Service Cooperative (Dak Doa district) said that this year, pepper prices have increased, along with relatively stable productivity at 2.5 - 3 tons/ha, helping people increase profits.

“Pepper has been considered a key crop in recent years, so people have placed a lot of hope in this crop. However, learning from failed seasons, people are now cultivating smarter, practicing intercropping and polyculture to avoid risks, and at the same time maximizing the crop area,” Mr. Cong shared.

According to the report of the Department of Cultivation and Plant Protection of Gia Lai province, there are currently about 7,500 hectares of pepper in the province with an average yield of about 3.5 tons/ha.

Mr. Hoang Thi Tho, Deputy Head of the Department of Cultivation and Plant Protection of Gia Lai province, said that the high price of pepper has helped people gain more profit and regain confidence in the agricultural product once considered the "black gold" of the Central Highlands.

To develop pepper plants stably in the coming time, Gia Lai will maintain a stable pepper growing area of ​​about 8.5 - 10 thousand hectares. At the same time, build a concentrated, safe and quality pepper production area associated with processing facilities, according to  the Vietnam Agriculture Newspaper .

According to VietnamBiz

Pepper price today February 16, 2025, online pepper price

 

Pepper price today February 16, 2025, domestic price remains unchanged

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Domestic pepper price today

Today's pepper price was updated at 4:30 a.m. on February 16, 2025 as follows: Domestic pepper price remains stable, sideways, the highest price is 160,000 VND/kg; the average pepper purchase price in key areas is 158,400 VND/kg.

Specifically, today's pepper price in Gia Lai province remained stable compared to the previous trading session, currently the pepper price is purchased at 157,000 VND/kg. Similarly, pepper price in Binh Phuoc is also purchased at 157,000 VND/kg.

Pepper prices in Ba Ria - Vung Tau province are higher, the purchasing price in this locality is 158,000 VND/kg.

Meanwhile, pepper prices in Dak Nong and Dak Lak provinces are at a high level and have the highest purchase price in the country, currently the purchase price in these two localities is 160,000 VND/kg.

Experts say pepper prices may continue to rise in the short term, especially if China, one of the largest customers of Vietnamese pepper, increases imports again. However, pepper prices may stagnate as supplies from the new harvest are gradually replenished.

Currently, local farmers are focusing on harvesting pepper. However, pepper productivity in some areas is forecast to decrease due to weather effects.

Many pepper farmers said that in the past, most farmers often consigned all their products to agents or companies after harvest, leading to a situation of being forced to sell at a lower price. However, in recent years, they have changed their methods by drying and preserving pepper at home, helping them avoid being forced to sell at a higher price at a favorable time.

Farmers in Dak Nong province take care of pepper gardens

According to data from the Central Statistics Agency of Indonesia (BPS), Indonesia's pepper exports in December 2024 reached 4,673 tons, down 27.5% compared to the previous month but up 2.8 times compared to the same period in 2023.

In 2024, Indonesia exported 55,475 tons of pepper of all kinds with a turnover of 311.3 million USD, a sharp increase of 132.9% in volume and 171.8% in turnover compared to 2023. This result helped Indonesia continue to consolidate its third position in the world in pepper exports, after Brazil and Vietnam. Last year, Indonesia's pepper exports to most markets generally grew exponentially.

According to statistics, Vietnam has returned to the leading position in importing pepper from Indonesia in 2024, with a volume of 18,015 tons, worth 99.2 million USD, an increase of more than 5.2 times (425.9%) in volume and 6.7 times (578%) in turnover compared to 2023.

Lush green pepper gardens are grown in Dak Nong

World pepper price today

Update on world pepper prices from the International Pepper Community (IPC) at 4:30 a.m. on February 16, 2025 as follows: the market remains stable and anchored at a high level.

Specifically, IPC listed the price of Indonesian Lampung black pepper at 7,294 USD/ton; Muntok white pepper is currently purchased at 10,068 USD/ton.

The Malaysian pepper market continues to remain stable and is anchored at a high level. Currently, the price of Malaysian ASTA black pepper is purchased at 9,000 USD/ton and the price of ASTA white pepper is at 11,600 USD/ton.

Pepper prices in Brazil remained stable compared to the previous increase, currently purchasing at 6,800 USD/ton.

The export market for Vietnamese pepper continues to be stable and slightly decreasing. Specifically, the export price of Vietnamese black pepper is currently at 6,500 USD/ton for 500 g/l; 550 g/l is at 6,650 USD/ton; the price of white pepper is at 9,550 USD/ton.

Update world pepper prices today February 16, 2025

In the international market, pepper prices are being greatly affected by reduced supply in major producing countries such as Vietnam, Brazil and Indonesia. However, global consumption demand remains stable, especially in major markets such as the US and EU. This will continue to support pepper prices to remain high in the coming time.

Source: https://congthuong.vn/gia-tieu-hom-nay-1622025-trong-nuoc-di-ngang-373976.html

Pepper Market on February 13, 2025

 

Pepper Market on February 13, 2025: Price returns to 160,000 VND/kg

Pepper prices today (February 13) continued to decrease by VND1,000-2,000 to VND160,000/kg. In the world, Brazil's pepper exports in January only reached 4,339 tons, down 28.1% over the same period.

In the world market

In the latest trading session, the International Pepper Community (IPC) listed the price of Indonesian Lampung black pepper at 7,251 USD/ton, unchanged from the previous trading session.

Similarly, Brazilian ASTA 570 black pepper remained at 6,700 USD/ton, while Malaysian Kuching black pepper reached 9,000 USD/ton.

Vietnam black pepper prices remained stable at USD 6,500/ton for 500 g/l and USD 6,650/ton for 550 g/l.

Type name	World black pepper price list
	February 13 (Unit: USD/ton)	% change from previous day
Lampung Black Pepper (Indonesia)	7.251	–
Brazilian Black Pepper ASTA 570	6,700	–
Kuching Black Pepper (Malaysia) ASTA	9,000	–
Vietnamese black pepper (500 g/l)	6,500	–
Vietnamese black pepper (500 g/l)	6,650	–

At the same time of survey, the price of Indonesian Muntok white pepper reached 10,010 USD/ton. Meanwhile, the price of Malaysian ASTA white pepper was 11,600 USD/ton; and the price of Vietnamese white pepper was lower at 9,550 USD/ton.

Type name	World white pepper price list
	February 13 (Unit: USD/ton)	% change from previous day
Muntok Indonesian White Pepper	10,010	–
ASTA Malaysian White Pepper	11,600	–
Vietnam white pepper	9,550	–

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According to Comexstat, Brazil exported 4,339 tons of pepper in January 2025, with an export turnover of 27.1 million USD. Compared to the same period in 2024, the export volume decreased by 28.1% while the turnover increased by 36.9%.

Vietnam is Brazil's largest export market, reaching 1,242 tons, accounting for 28.6%. Followed by the markets: UAE: 432 tons, India: 413 tons, Senegal: 396 tons and Egypt: 367 tons.

In the domestic market, according to Dak Nong Newspaper, Dak Nong farmers are currently focusing on harvesting pepper. Most of them are excited because the pepper price is high. This has motivated them to continue investing in and taking care of their pepper gardens, improving product quality.

The general psychology of farmers in the 2025 pepper harvest is excited and happy because the selling price has increased. However, the productivity of farmers' gardens in some areas has decreased due to the impact of the weather.

Statistics from the agricultural sector show that in recent years, the pepper growing area in Dak Nong has grown steadily at 34,000 hectares. The average yield of the whole province is about 2.4 tons/ha, with a total annual output of about 70,000 tons.

Good news about coffee and pepper prices at the beginning of the new year of At Ty 2025 is creating excitement and motivation for farmers. Dak Nong farmers, along with farmers in the Central Highlands, are expecting a year of good prices for key crops, including coffee and pepper.

According to VietnamBiz.vn

 

Vietnamese pepper prices surge amid strong demand from China, US

Thursday, February 13, 2025, 18:32 GMT+7

Staff work at a pepper processing factory in Vietnam. Photo: Quang Dinh / Tuoi Tre

Vietnamese pepper prices are surging past US$6.4 per kilogram due to strong demand from China and the United States, according to the Vietnam Pepper and Spice Association (VPSA).

On February 12, pepper prices in Vietnam increased by VND3,000-4,500 ($0.12-0.18) per kilogram compared to the previous day, pushing the rates up to VND164,000 ($6.41) per kilogram.

According to VPSA chairwoman Hoang Thi Lien, the recent spike in pepper prices is owed to supply and demand dynamics, particularly a rise in purchase orders from key markets such as China and the U.S..

“Vietnam's pepper market experienced a temporary halt in trading during the Tet [Lunar New Year] holiday [last month], leading to a supply bottleneck. After the holiday, demand surged, causing prices to climb," Lien explained.

“Additionally, businesses and traders are eager to secure fresh supplies from the most recent harvest season in the Central Highlands region.”

On Wednesday, domestic pepper prices varied across Vietnamese provinces.

In Gia Lai, pepper was selling for VND162,500 ($6.36) per kilogram, marking a VND4,500 per kilogram increase from Tuesday.

In Ba Ria-Vung Tau and Dak Nong Provinces, prices rose by VND3,000 per kilogram to VND161,000 ($6.30) and VND163,000 ($6.34) per kilogram, respectively.

Similarly, Dak Lak and Binh Phuoc Provinces saw price increases of over VND4,000 per kilogram, reaching VND164,000 ($6.41) and VND162,000 ($6.33) per kilogram, respectively.

The global pepper market remains unpredictable, with prices stabilized in some regions and high in others.

According to the International Pepper Community, Indonesia's pepper prices have slightly declined, with Lampung black pepper priced at $7,251 per metric ton, down $14, and Muntok white pepper at $10,010 per metric ton, down $18. 

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Meanwhile, Malaysia's pepper market remains stable, with black pepper at $9,000 per metric ton and white pepper at $11,600 per metric ton. In Brazil, pepper prices have jumped by $200 to $6,700 per metric ton.

Vietnam's pepper exports have remained stable and strong, with black pepper averaging $6,500 per metric ton and white pepper averaging $9,550 per metric ton.

According to experts, reduced pepper output in some regions may keep prices elevated throughout 2025, as global demand remains steady.

Notably, purchases from key markets such as the U.S. and China have spiked by 10-15 percent, signaling a promising year for Vietnamese pepper farmers and exporters.

Vietnam exported 7,313 metric tons of pepper in the first half of January, generating $48.3 million in revenue, according to the General Department of Vietnam Customs.

While export volume declined by three percent compared to the same period in 2024, revenue surged by 61.86 percent, reflecting strong price growth.

Exporters report that China’s demand for Vietnamese pepper is rising, partly due to re-exports to India.

Other major markets, including the U.S. and the EU, continue to place significant orders for both short-term and long-term deliveries.

With favorable pricing, strong market conditions, and rising global demand, 2025 is expected to be a lucrative year for Vietnamese pepper producers and exporters.

Currently, the Central Highlands region – encompassing the five provinces of Lam Dong, Dak Nong, Dak Lak, Kon Tum, and Gia Lai – has entered its pepper harvest season.

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Pepper prices skyrocket after Tet holiday

 

Pepper prices skyrocket after Tet holiday

After the Lunar New Year holiday, pepper prices skyrocketed and today (February 10) jumped to nearly 170,000 VND/kg.

In the Central Highlands provinces, when the coffee crop has just ended right after the Tet holiday, farmers are preparing to start the pepper harvest. Mr. Luu Nhu Binh, Director of Doan Ket Cooperative (Dak Song District, Dak Nong Province) said: In the past few days, farmers have been very excited because pepper prices are increasing day by day. Currently, the price is at 160,000 VND/kg, the highest in many years. In particular, this is the stage of preparing to enter the pepper harvest, but the price has increased, which is very good news, people are excited about the new harvest.

Before Tet, pepper prices remained high at 145,000 - 147,000 VND/kg. In the first week after Tet, pepper prices increased day by day and by the end of last week, many places reached 160,000 VND/kg, nearly double the same period last year.

The price of Vietnamese black pepper is at 6,500 - 6,650 USD/ton; the price of Indonesian Lampung black pepper is 7,276 USD/ton; Brazilian ASTA 570 black pepper is 6,500 USD/ton; and Malaysian Kuching black pepper is 9,000 USD/ton.

Vietnam's white pepper price remains at the lowest level of 9,550 USD/ton; Malaysian ASTA white pepper price is 11,600 USD/ton; Indonesian Muntok white pepper is 9,770 USD/ton.

On the afternoon of February 10, answering Thanh Nien, Mr. Phan Minh Thong - Chairman of Phuc Sinh Group, who is known as the "king of Vietnamese pepper" said: The price of 160,000 VND was the price last week. Today, the price of pepper has increased to 168,000 - 170,000 VND/kg. The skyrocketing price of pepper is due to high consumption demand while our supply and inventory are limited. Meanwhile, the harvest season is delayed by about 1 month compared to usual due to changes in the weather. Those are the main features of the Vietnamese and world pepper markets in the past few days.

Ms. Hoang Thi Lien - President of the Vietnam Pepper and Spice Association (VPSA) was more cautious when sharing that the increase in pepper prices has many different causes. This agency is continuing to 'listen' to know the exact cause before making any analysis.

According to the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development, in January 2025, Vietnam's pepper exports reached 13,000 tons, down 25.6% over the same period last year; the value reached 87 million USD, up nearly 24%, the average pepper export price in January reached 6,663 USD/ton, up 66.4% over the same period in 2024.

In 2024, Vietnam's pepper exports will reach nearly 250,000 tons, down 6% in volume but with a value of 1.3 billion USD, up 44% compared to 2023. The average export price of pepper is 5,271 USD/ton, up nearly 54% compared to the previous year.

According to Thanh Nien.vn

Pepper Market on February 11, 2025

 

Pepper Market on February 11, 2025: Reaching 164,000 VND/kg

Pepper prices today (February 11) increased by 3,000 - 4,000 VND/kg in key provinces and cities, officially reaching 164,000 VND/kg. In the world market, the price of Brazilian black pepper skyrocketed to 6,700 USD/ton, pushing Vietnamese pepper prices to the lowest level on the market.

In the world market

In the most recent trading session, the International Pepper Community (IPC) listed the price of Indonesian Lampung black pepper at 7,276 USD/ton, down slightly by 11 USD/ton compared to the previous trading session.

In contrast, Brazilian black pepper ASTA 570 jumped 3% ($200/ton) to $6,700/ton.

Vietnam black pepper prices continue to move sideways at 6,500 USD/ton for 500 g/l and 6,650 USD/ton for 550 g/l. With this new development, Vietnam black pepper prices are currently the lowest on the market.

Meanwhile, the price of Kuching black pepper in Malaysia remains at its highest level of 9,000 USD/ton.

Type name	World black pepper price list
	February 11 (Unit: USD/ton)	% change from previous day
Lampung Black Pepper (Indonesia)	7,265	-0.15
Brazilian Black Pepper ASTA 570	6,700	+2.99
Kuching Black Pepper (Malaysia) ASTA	9,000	–
Vietnamese black pepper (500 g/l)	6,500	–
Vietnamese black pepper (500 g/l)	6,650	–

At the same time of survey, the price of Indonesian Muntok white pepper increased sharply by 2.57% to 10,028 USD/ton.

In Malaysia, ASTA white pepper prices remained stable at USD 11,600/ton. Meanwhile, Vietnam's white pepper prices were at their lowest at USD 9,550/ton.

Type name	World white pepper price list
	February 11 (Unit: USD/ton)	% change from previous day
Muntok Indonesian White Pepper	10,028	+2.57
ASTA Malaysian White Pepper	11,600	–
Vietnam white pepper	9,550	–

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According to data from the Indian Ministry of Commerce, the country's pepper  exports   in the 11 months of 2024 reached 18,196 tons, up 30% over the same period in 2023.

However, the country also  imported   43,879 tons of pepper of all kinds during the same period, up 37.8%. The main sources of pepper supply were Sri Lanka and Vietnam, with volumes reaching 21,894 tons and 9,911 tons, up 2.5% and 75.4% over the same period in 2023.

Despite playing a vital role in global trade, India's black pepper exports have been declining over the past several decades, Thehindubusinessline  reported.

According to a study from Kerala Agricultural University, duty-free import of black pepper from Vietnam via Sri Lanka under the South Asian Free Trade Agreement (SAFTA) has made imported black pepper cheaper than domestic prices.

As a result, exporters specializing in value-added products have become increasingly dependent on imported pepper. This, coupled with the increase in global pepper production, has led to a fall in prices in the Indian market, negatively impacting smallholder farmers.

Karnataka, Kerala and Tamil Nadu are the leading pepper producing states in India, with Karnataka having the highest average yield. In Kerala, Idukki district leads in terms of area, production and productivity. However, the pace of expansion of pepper cultivation in Kerala has slowed down due to ageing of the crop, poor management and harvesting challenges.

In that context, domestic consumption is considered the "savior" of the Indian pepper industry.

Once the world leader in black pepper production and export, with 75% of its output exported in the 1980s, the share has fallen to 40% in the last decade. Domestic consumption now accounts for more than 80% of India’s total pepper production, largely due to the liberalization of trade policies.

After 2000, there has been a significant change in the composition of black pepper exports from India. Earlier, the majority of pepper exported was unground pepper. Currently, nearly 50% of the total value of black pepper exports from India comes from ground or milled products.

The growth rate of black pepper exports has been declining over the decades, while the growth rate of imports has been increasing. India’s black pepper exports have become more diversified, showing a decline in the share of raw products and an increase in the share of value-added processed products.

According to VietnamBiz.vn

 

Report of the pepper market and other spices in January, 2025

In January 2025, Vietnam exported 13,085 tons of pepper, black pepper reached 10,502 tons, white pepper reached 2,583 tons. Total export turnover reached 87.7 million USD , compared to December 2024, export volume decreased by 14.3% and compared to the same period in 2024, export decreased by 26.4%. The average export price of black pepper in the month reached 6,626 USD/ton, white pepper reached 8,467 USD/ton, up 2.3% for black pepper and 3.3% for white pepper compared to the previous month.

Meanwhile, the United States remained Vietnam’s largest pepper export market with 2,884 tons, down 36.0% compared to the previous month. Notably, exports to the German market increased by 122.0% to 910 tons.

•        This week, the price of pepper has increased rapidly from 154,000 VND to 165,000 VND, corresponding to a price increase of 7.14% in just the first week of February.
•        There is quite good demand from the Chinese market for white pepper and light berries pepper to extraction from the Indian market.
•        Other markets such as the US and the EU are also participating in purchasing black pepper with both long-distance and immediate orders.
•        The harvest season is continuing to progress very slowly due to a lack of labor and climate change.
•        Many farmers and dealers expect the price of pepper to continue upward trend. Many households that have sold coffee and durian are continuing to buy pepper to stock up in anticipation of price increases in 2025.