INTERNATIONAL CROP SIZE 2025-2026 YEAR

 

CLOVE MARKET UPDATE 5TH OCTOBER 2025
 BY Girish Kumar Mada Cloves and All About Spices

INTERNATIONAL CROP SIZE 2025-2026 YEAR:

INDONESIA reporting only 80,000 Mt production, and for export can expect only 15-20% of this only. Thereby Indonesia price would be stable on higher side. No room to expect price coming down. As of 5th October, 2025, reports shows Indonesia selling at USD 7600-7700 on CNF basis. 

SRI LANKA is not in the market now. Only by January-February, Sri Lanka crop will enter the international market. 

AFRICAN ORIGINS - [1] COMORES is now on sale. Comore season started in June 2025; second phase harvest started in some North villages in September, and now in October beginning these new harvest in full swing. Comore already exported more than 3500 Mt during June to September, 80% has gone to India and Dubai. Comore crop would continue till December 2025, and shipment should be expected till February-March, as now only one Vessel per month is practically available. [2] 

MADAGASCAR - 2025-2026 season opened and started in South region and North Region as well. Exporters are now busy procuring stock from both zones. Shipments not possible now as new export licences [Clove Agreement] are awaited. It is expected close to December 2025 only shipments possible from Madagascar. On Price: let us wait end of October to have good and practical price reports and price availabilty from Madagascar. Reports from the farms say that Madagascar would have approximately 20,000 Mt crop this season.   TANZANIA AND ZANZIBAR - this season Tanzania has a better crop size, and Tanzania might become an important player in Clove market. Zanzibar crop also started. Zanzibar State Trading Corporation is continues the only selling and exporting organisation in Zanzibar. Tanzania and Zanzibar together brings to the international world approximately 4500++ quantity this season. 

PRICE DECIDING FACTORS THIS SEASON: As Indonesia reporting much less crop, if Indonesian cigarette factories imports from African origin; coupled with strength of Indian buying would decide the price line. Let us wait for October-November period to see actual and practical scenario. I am not mentioning here about the Forward Market and Speculators Report and price. Please wait to read further details by mid of October / second half October 2025.

 

Another African Clove Season on the door step

 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.

Pimento Crop Update – September 2025

 

By mid-September 2025, we travelled to the key pimento producing regions to assess recent developments regarding the new harvests. 

Honduras 
Our journey began in Honduras, where the crop size was normal, totalling approximately 1,000 metric tons. Honduran exporters began offering in July, and prices have gradually increased since then. The pimento here is sun-dried, which takes more time to prepare and ship. As a result, not all contracts have been shipped yet. Meanwhile, nearly all free available stock has been sold. 

Guatemala 
Shortly after Honduras, Guatemala also began offering pimento. Their total crop size is expected to be similar to that of Honduras this season. It’s important to note that most Guatemalan pimento is machine-dried using wood-fired heat. Only a small portion is sun-dried or dried using gas (indirect heating). Wood-dried pimento is not suitable for the European market due to elevated levels of anthraquinone and PAHs, which exceed EU-legislation. Consequently, most Guatemalan pimento is sold to alternative markets such as the Middle East, North Africa, and Russia. Following the trend in Honduras, prices in Guatemala have also risen over the past month. Mexico Currently, only machine-dried pimento is available, held by larger local traders and collectors. These traders, having profited from the cardamom trade, are financially strong and not in a rush to sell. 

México
Finally, we visited Mexico to assess the situation on the ground. Initially, expectations were high for another strong crop. Last year, over 10,000 metric tons were exported, and a similar volume was anticipated this season. Exporters had already begun preparing infrastructure to handle this volume. However, despite promising early blooming, adverse weather in May and June severely impacted production. Heavy rains destroyed flowers and young pimento berries, drastically reducing the crop. In just a few weeks, the outlook changed, and the harvest is now expected to be 40–60% lower than last year. In some areas, losses exceed 80% (!). 

Estimates vary, with some suggesting only 2,500 metric tons will be produced in total, while others are somewhat more optimistic. Based on multiple conversations, it is estimated that this year’s output is around 5,000 metric tons, with a possible carry-over of around 1,000 metric tons from last season. 

As seen in recent years, farmers, collectors, and local traders now have greater financial resources and are able to hold onto stock until prices meet their expectations or they need quick cash. 


Currently, around 2,000 Currently, around 2,000 metric tons is yet available with collectors and local traders, of which only 30% can still be sun-dried. The remainder has already been machine-dried. 

Jamaica 
As in previous seasons, Jamaica is once again facing severe drought and will therefore hardly produce any pimento for export. Their already limited production is not even sufficient to meet domestic consumption. In fact Jamaica has even had to import pimento from other producing countries in order to cover its own requirements. 

Market Outlook 
This sudden development has created significant uncertainty in the market, as many buyers have limited coverage. While buyers were hoping for lower prices, most exporters in origin delayed their offers until they had a clearer picture and first tried to secure raw materials themselves. This has led to a nervous and precarious market situation. Initial offers are now being presented, but prices are higher than last year, making buyers hesitant. However, given the outlook for the rest of the season, we recommend securing your annual requirements as soon as possible. 

Last year, the market absorbed over 13,000 metric tons of pimento from all origins. If this season only yields to around 8,000 metric tons in total, we should prepare for a bullish and challenging pimento season. 

Catz International B.V. tropical@catz.nl 

2025 MEXICAN ALLSPICE CROP

 

 

Concerning new crop for Allspice, we were waiting for a good crop during May-June, however when the harvest time was arriving, the weather conditions changed, with a lot of rains and almost 96% of hummidity in August.

The production areas began to have a very high hummidity with cluody conditions, and the absense of sun during some periodos created the perfect conditions for the development of anthracnose.

 

The Colletotrichum spp. fungi cause the disease known as anthracnose, which common symptoms cause dark brown, sunken spots on leaves, stems, flowers, or fruits, leading to tissue death. This disease can cause losses of 20%, 50%, or higher.

During this year, the La Niña phenomenon caused hot conditions to be less extreme, resulting in shorter and/or less frequent hot days, while rainfall from cold fronts,

troughs, and divergence increased in amount and frequency. According to CONAGUA reports (our authority for water and weather conditions), during the months of April to May there was a significant increase in precipitation in Mexico. June was reported as the rainiest month recorded in the country in the last 80 years.

We are almost finishing the collection, and reviewing the production areas, we consider that more of the 50% of the crop is lost, but other people is considering that is more that 70%.

I am sending you some pictures where you can see when the product looked fine during June and beginning July, and the product during August, when many trees began to loose the product because of the anthracnose, that caused the falling of the fruits, that you can see in the picture, that shows more fruits on the floor that on the trees.

Kind regards

 

Pepper Market September 30, 2025

 

On the world market

At the end of the most recent trading session, the International Pepper Community (IPC) said that the price of Indonesian Lampung black pepper was quoted at 6,984 USD/ton, up 0.56% (45 USD/ton) compared to the previous day.

Prices in other leading producing countries remained generally stable. Currently, Brazilian black pepper ASTA 570 is quoted at USD 6,500/ton, while Malaysian Kuching black pepper is at USD 9,600/ton.

In Vietnam, black pepper  export  prices  continue to fluctuate between 6,600 - 6,800 USD/ton for 500 g/l and 550 g/l.

Type name	World black pepper price list
	September 30 (Unit: USD/ton)	% change from yesterday
Lampung Black Pepper (Indonesia)	6,984	+0.56
Brazilian Black Pepper ASTA 570	6,500	–
Kuching Black Pepper (Malaysia) ASTA	9,600	–
Vietnamese black pepper (500 g/l)	6,600	–
Vietnamese black pepper (500 g/l)	6,800	–

At the same time of survey, the price of Indonesian Muntok white pepper reached 9,897 USD/ton, an increase of 56 USD/ton compared to the previous session.

Meanwhile, the price of Malaysian ASTA white pepper remained stable at USD 13,000/ton. Similarly, the price of Vietnamese white pepper remained at around USD 9,250/ton.

Type name	World white pepper price list
	September 30 (Unit: USD/ton)	% change from yesterday
Muntok Indonesian White Pepper	9,897	+0.57
ASTA Malaysian White Pepper	13,000	–
Vietnamese white pepper	9,250	–

Update pepper information

According to the latest report by Harris Spice, after increasing in late August, pepper prices have largely fluctuated within a narrow range over the past month.

Moderate demand from China has provided some support to the market. Fluctuations in  coffee  prices  have also affected the pepper market, as some traders tend to sell their pepper stocks to switch to coffee trading. At the same time, farmers and traders still hold on to their stocks, not wanting to sell at low prices.

A series of tropical storms brought rain to the northern and central provinces of Vietnam over the past month. Fruiting is currently underway in most pepper growing areas. Prolonged rains were recorded in many areas of the Central Highlands, causing uneven flowering and promoting more leaf and stem growth.

In India, rains continue to lash central and southern parts of the country. Incessant rains have been reported in most pepper growing regions this year. In many areas, the prolonged monsoon has triggered various diseases, which may impact the next crop.

Meanwhile in Indonesia, harvesting is still underway in parts of southern Sumatra. Heavy rains early in the year have reduced total production for the season. Demand from domestic traders and speculators has kept prices steady. Marketed production is expected to increase in the coming weeks as the harvest peaks in Lampung and South Sumatra.

Harvest is underway in the northern region of Brazil’s Para state. Despite good yields, selling pressure remains low as farmers and traders have the financial wherewithal to hold onto their stocks. Limited demand is also a key factor affecting the market.

According to VietnamBiz.vn

Pepper price today September 29 in the world market

 

Pepper price today September 29, 2025: All increased by 1000 VND/kg

Quoc Duong • September 29, 2025 04:10

Pepper price today, September 29, is at 148,000 - 150,000 VND/kg. Pepper price in key production localities increased by 1,000 VND/kg compared to last week.

Domestic pepper prices

Pepper prices today in key growing areas remain unchanged compared to yesterday. Accordingly, the domestic pepper price level is from 148,000 VND/kg to 150,000 VND/kg.

In the Central Highlands region, pepper price today in Dak Lak is unchanged compared to yesterday, currently at 150,000 VND/kg.

Pepper price today in Gia Lai is unchanged compared to yesterday, currently at 148,000 VND/kg.

Pepper price today in Lam Dong (old Dak Nong) is unchanged compared to yesterday, currently at 150,000 VND/kg.

In the Southeast region, pepper price today in Ho Chi Minh City (formerly Ba Ria - Vung Tau) is currently at 150,000 VND/kg, unchanged from yesterday. Dong Nai is unchanged from yesterday at 150,000 VND/kg.

In addition, today's pepper price in Dong Nai (formerly Binh Phuoc) remained unchanged compared to yesterday, currently at 148,000 VND/kg.

Last week, pepper prices in key production localities increased by VND1,000/kg compared to the previous week, except for Dak Lak pepper prices which remained unchanged but remained at the highest level of VND150,000/kg.

Pepper price today September 29 in the world market

In the world market, based on quotes from export enterprises and export prices in various countries, the International Pepper Association (IPC) updated the prices of all types of pepper traded in the international market on September 28 (local time) as follows:

Indonesia’s Lampung black pepper prices remained unchanged from yesterday at $6,945 per tonne. Meanwhile, Muntok white pepper prices remained unchanged from yesterday at $9,841 per tonne.

Brazilian ASTA black pepper prices remained unchanged from yesterday at $6,500/mt.

Malaysia’s ASTA black pepper price remained unchanged from yesterday at $9,600/ton. Meanwhile, the country’s ASTA white pepper price also remained unchanged from yesterday at $13,000/ton.

Prices of all types of Vietnamese pepper remained unchanged compared to yesterday. Of which, the price of Vietnamese black pepper 500 gr/l reached 6,600 USD/ton; 550 gr/l reached 6,800 USD/ton.

In addition, Vietnam's white pepper price remained unchanged from yesterday at 9,250 USD/ton.

Last week, black pepper prices in major exporting countries all decreased except for Vietnamese black pepper. According to the International Pepper Community (IPC), the price of Indonesian Lampung black pepper ended last week down 1.16% (equivalent to 82 USD/ton) compared to the previous week.

Brazilian black pepper ASTA 570 price decreased by 1.51% (100 USD/ton), Malaysian black pepper ASTA price decreased by 1.04% (100 USD/ton) last week.

At the same time, Indonesian Muntok white pepper decreased by 1.16% (116 USD/ton) compared to the previous week. Malaysian ASTA white pepper price increased by 0.77% (100 USD/ton) and Vietnam last week was flat at 9,250 USD/ton.

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EU proposes to simplify procedures

 

Vietnamese agricultural products can enter the entire bloc with only one license

The EU Trade Commissioner proposed that if Vietnam grants a license to agricultural products from one EU country, the license will automatically be valid in other member countries of the bloc. The EU is ready to facilitate similar things for Vietnam.

On September 26 in Hanoi, European Union (EU) Trade Commissioner Maroš Šefčovič held a press conference on the occasion of his working visit to Vietnam, focusing on reviewing the results after 5 years of implementing the Vietnam - EU Free Trade Agreement (EVFTA).

EVFTA is a model in the region

Mr. Maroš Šefčovič assessed that trade between the EU and Vietnam has grown strongly after 5 years of implementing the EVFTA. Bilateral trade turnover reached 64 billion euros in 2024. Vietnam is currently the EU's largest trading partner in ASEAN.

Vietnam becomes EU's leading partner after 5 years of signing EVFTA

He emphasized that EVFTA is a real success, highly appreciated by many Asian countries and is a model in the region.

According to the Trade Commissioner, Vietnam is currently taking advantage of the EVFTA better than the EU, citing an increase of 60% in Vietnam's exports to the bloc.

In response to the press, Mr. Šefčovič expressed his support for FTAs ​​to create added value for trade partners and support their prosperity. The effective implementation of these agreements will help the relations between the EU and its partners become closer in terms of economy, politics and people.

“This is also what we have seen in our relations with Vietnam since the EVFTA took effect five years ago,” he told the press.

The EU believes that now is the time to promote and elevate the relationship to the level of Comprehensive Strategic Partnership.

“Both sides are strongly committed to multilateralism, to the rules-based order, to reforming the WTO to suit the current situation. I believe that (upgrading relations) will add an important layer of cooperation, making the relationship between the EU and Vietnam even closer,” Mr. Šefčovič shared.

EU proposes to simplify licensing process for agricultural products

In Vietnam, Mr. Šefčovič met with Deputy Prime Minister Bui Thanh Son and co-chaired the trade committee meeting under the EVFTA with Minister of Industry and Trade Nguyen Hong Dien.

The meeting aimed to review the implementation of the agreement and find specific steps to make the agreement effective for both sides.

Mr. Šefčovič stressed the importance of full compliance with UN technical, safety and environmental standards for cars and components, as well as the issue of Vietnam granting sanitary and phytosanitary licenses to EU businesses.

“I also proposed a measure to simplify the licensing process. If a specific agricultural product has been licensed by (Vietnam) in one EU member state, that license will automatically be valid in all other member states, because we have the same regulations, the same control mechanisms and the same standards.

For its part, the European Commission is also ready to create similar favorable conditions for Vietnamese agricultural products in EU member countries," he affirmed.

Besides trade, the two sides discussed strategic investment in key areas such as critical raw materials, renewable energy, semiconductors, logistics, telecommunications, etc. He welcomed Vietnam's plan to join the Multilateral Interim Appeal Arbitration Arrangement (MPIA).

In all meetings, he said he received support from Vietnam to establish a specialized working group, including representatives from different ministries and sectors of the two sides, to review, evaluate and resolve issues of mutual concern, ensuring optimal use of the free trade agreement.

According to Tuoi Tre.vn