Pepper prices today, January 13th: Domestic market stable, world prices in Indonesia fall sharply.
Domestic pepper prices today remained at their highest level of 152,500 VND/kg. Conversely, Indonesian black pepper prices plummeted by 143 USD/ton, following the same downward trend as the Brazilian market.
Today's pepper prices (January 13th) show contrasting trends between domestic and international markets. While domestic purchase prices remain stable in key producing regions, the global market is witnessing a significant decline in two major suppliers: Indonesia and Brazil.
The domestic market remains highly stable.
As of this morning, pepper prices in key growing regions remain unchanged compared to the previous trading session. The current price level fluctuates between 150,000 and 152,500 VND/kg, depending on the locality.
| Province/Region | Purchase price (VND/kg) |
|---|---|
| Dak Lak | 152,500 |
| Boeing Nong | 152,500 |
| Ba Ria - Vung Tau | 151,500 |
| Gia Lai | 151,000 |
| Dong Nai | 150,000 |
Specifically, in Dak Lak and Dak Nong, pepper prices continue to remain the highest in the country at 152,500 VND/kg. In other areas such as Ba Ria - Vung Tau and Gia Lai, the trading prices are 151,500 VND/kg and 151,000 VND/kg respectively. Dong Nai currently has the lowest price among key pepper-producing provinces, at 150,000 VND/kg.
World pepper prices: Indonesia and Brazil both adjust prices downwards.
In contrast to the stability in Vietnam, data from the International Pepper Association (IPC) shows downward price pressure emerging in key export markets. Most notably, the price of Indonesian black pepper (Lampung) has fallen sharply by $143/ton, equivalent to a 2.18% decrease, to $6,574/ton.
In Brazil, the price of ASTA 570 black pepper also decreased by $50/ton (0.82%), currently standing at $6,100/ton. For white pepper, the price of Indonesian Muntok decreased slightly by $11/ton, to $9,132/ton. Meanwhile, the export prices of white pepper from Malaysia and Vietnam remained unchanged at $12,000/ton and $9,350/ton respectively.
Analyzing market trends and import demand.
According to the latest report from IPC, the global pepper market in the second week of 2026 is experiencing mixed trends. In India, prices have fallen slightly due to increased supply from the new harvest. Conversely, in Vietnam, market sentiment remains quite positive, with both domestic and export prices recording increases over the past week.
Regarding consumption demand, the US continues to assert its position as the world's largest pepper importer. Between January and September 2025, the country imported approximately 64,260 tons of pepper. Of this, Vietnam remained the main supplier with 44,550 tons, far surpassing competitors such as Indonesia, India, and Brazil. The stability of the exchange rate and local supply and demand factors are expected to continue driving pepper prices in the short term.
