Pepper prices today, May 15, 2026, remain stable.
Pepper prices today, May 15th, remained stable in key growing regions. The pepper market continues to maintain high prices above 140,000 VND/kg.
Today's pepper prices in the Central Highlands and Southeast regions remain stable after several sessions of strong increases. The average price of pepper across the market is currently maintaining around 143,100 VND/kg.
Pepper prices in key producing regions remain unchanged.
Dak Lak and Dak Nong provinces are currently recording the highest price in the country at 144,000 VND/kg, unchanged from yesterday.
Pepper prices in Ba Ria - Vung Tau and Binh Phuoc provinces remain stable at 143,000 VND/kg.
In Gia Lai, the price of pepper remains at 141,500 VND/kg, which is about 1,500 - 2,500 VND/kg lower than in other regions.
Domestic pepper prices are currently maintaining a solid high level above 140,000 VND/kg.
World black pepper prices remain stable.
Indonesian Lampung black pepper is currently trading at $7,050 per ton.
Brazilian black pepper ASTA 570 maintained a price of $6,250/ton, the lowest among the black pepper varieties surveyed.
Malaysian ASTA black pepper continues to command the highest price at $9,300 per ton.
The export price of Vietnamese black pepper is currently stable at 6,100 - 6,200 USD/ton, depending on the grade (500 g/l and 550 g/l).
Export prices for white pepper remain high.
Indonesian Muntok white pepper is currently priced at $9,244 per ton.
Vietnamese white pepper is being quoted at around $9,000 per ton.
Malaysian ASTA white pepper maintains the highest price in the market at $12,200 per ton.
Low supply supports pepper prices.
According to the Import-Export Department, domestic pepper prices have risen sharply recently due to reduced supply after the harvest season ended.
Pepper inventories carried over into 2026 are at record lows, causing continued market shortages.
Increased import demand from various markets, coupled with farmers' tendency to hoard their stock, is supporting the maintenance of pepper prices in the highlands.
Pepper prices could reach 160,000 VND/kg.
The Import-Export Department forecasts that pepper prices may continue to remain stable or increase in the near future.
The market is entering a new bull cycle due to global supply shortages.
Many businesses predict that domestic pepper prices could reach 150,000 - 160,000 VND/kg by the end of the year as demand for export goods increases sharply.
