Pepper prices today, May 12, 2026: Slightly increased by 500 VND.
Today, May 12, 2026, pepper prices increased slightly by 500 VND in many areas, fluctuating between 141,500 and 144,000 VND/kg. The global pepper market remains stable.
Pepper pricesToday, May 12, 2026, domestic prices saw a slight increase in many key areas, fluctuating between 141,500 and 144,000 VND/kg. The average price across the market is currently around 143,100 VND/kg, 300 VND/kg higher than yesterday.
The increase in pepper prices is occurring against the backdrop of a stable global pepper market and continued improvement in import demand from the United States.
Domestic pepper prices on May 12, 2026
In Gia Lai,pepper pricesToday, the price is being purchased at 141,500 VND/kg, an increase of 500 VND/kg compared to the previous session. This area still has the lowest price level in the market.
In the Ba Ria - Vung Tau area, the price of pepper reached 143,000 VND/kg, an increase of 500 VND/kg. This price is on par with Binh Phuoc.
In Binh Phuoc, the price of pepper also increased by 500 VND/kg today, currently trading around 143,000 VND/kg.
Dak Lak and Dak Nong continue to be the two regions with the highest pepper prices in the country, at 144,000 VND/kg. Prices in these two localities remain unchanged compared to yesterday.
| Area | Today's pepper price | Fluctuations |
|---|---|---|
| Gia Lai | 141,500 VND/kg | +500 VND/kg |
| Ba Ria - Vung Tau | 143,000 VND/kg | +500 VND/kg |
| Binh Phuoc | 143,000 VND/kg | +500 VND/kg |
| Dak Lak | 144,000 VND/kg | 0 VND/kg |
| Boeing Nong | 144,000 VND/kg | 0 VND/kg |
World pepper prices remain stable.
According to the International Pepper Association (IPC),pepper pricesIndonesian black crude oil prices edged up slightly to $6,967 per ton on May 12th, 0.17% higher than the previous session.
Brazilian black pepper ASTA 570 rose by $50/tonne to $6,150/tonne. This marks the second consecutive week of price increases for Brazilian pepper.
Malaysian ASTA black pepper prices remain stable at US$9,300/ton. Vietnamese black pepper exports currently range from US$6,100 to US$6,200/ton depending on the 500 g/l and 550 g/l grades.
White pepper prices continue to remain high.
Indonesian Muntok white pepper edged up slightly to $9,179 per ton after a $15 per ton increase.
The price of Vietnamese white pepper is currently maintaining at $9,000 per ton, approximately $3,200 per ton lower than Malaysian ASTA white pepper.
Malaysian white pepper is currently trading at $12,200 per ton and continues to be the highest-priced white pepper on the international market.
What is the current state of the global pepper market?
The IPC reported that the global pepper market remained stable during the second week of May, despite fluctuations in some major producing countries.
The US market is showing more positive signs as many businesses increase purchases for orders to be delivered in late 2026 and early 2027.
In Indonesia, pepper prices are under pressure due to the Rupiah depreciating by about 1% against the USD. In India, domestic and export pepper prices have fallen for two consecutive weeks.
Malaysia recorded a slight increase in domestic pepper prices due to stable international demand. Vietnamese pepper prices are currently considered to have a balanced supply and demand base.
Pepper price forecast
Many experts believe thatpepper pricesDomestic prices may continue to fluctuate around 143,000 - 144,000 VND/kg in the short term if export demand remains positive.
In summary, as of May 12th, the domestic pepper market remained stable at high prices, while world pepper prices maintained a balanced trend across major producing countries.
