Pepper prices today, September 17, 2025: Prices remain stable.
Today, September 17th, pepper prices are at 148,000 - 151,000 VND/kg. Domestic pepper prices have remained stable for the past three days. Vietnamese pepper maintains its number one position in the US market.
Domestic pepper prices
Today's pepper prices in key growing regions remained stable compared to yesterday. As a result, the average domestic pepper price is between 148,000 VND/kg and 151,000 VND/kg.
In the Central Highlands region, today's pepper price in Dak Lak remains unchanged compared to yesterday, currently at 151,000 VND/kg.
Today's pepper price in Gia Lai remains unchanged compared to yesterday, currently at 148,000 VND/kg.
Today's pepper price in Lam Dong (formerly Dak Nong) remains unchanged compared to yesterday, currently at 151,000 VND/kg.
In the Southeast region, today's pepper price in Ho Chi Minh City (formerly Ba Ria - Vung Tau) is 150,000 VND/kg, unchanged from yesterday. Dong Nai also remains unchanged from yesterday at 150,000 VND/kg.
Additionally, today's pepper price in Dong Nai (formerly Binh Phuoc) remains unchanged compared to yesterday, currently at 148,000 VND/kg.
Domestic pepper prices remained stable at an average of 149,600 VND/kg, with no major fluctuations. Despite the sideways price, Vietnamese pepper continues to make a positive impression on the international market, especially in the US.
According to the Center for Industry and Trade Information (Ministry of Industry and Trade), the domestic market is currently stagnating, awaiting new signals. In the short term, the upward trend in pepper prices is expected to continue, contributing to supporting pepper growers and boosting agricultural exports in the final months of 2025.
Looking back over the years, Vietnam's pepper industry has gradually overcome difficult times to regain its former position. Changes in farmers' farming mindset, combined with sound guidance from the agricultural sector, are creating a solid foundation for the development of pepper cultivation in a safe, efficient, and sustainable manner.
Amidst temporarily stagnant domestic pepper prices, Vietnam's continued position as the number one pepper producer in the US market is not only a trade achievement but also a testament to efforts to enhance the value of agricultural products. With a long-term strategy and government support, Vietnamese pepper is fully capable of maintaining its global standing and expanding into other demanding markets in the future.
Today's pepper prices (September 17th) on the world market.
On the world market, based on quotations from exporting companies and export prices in various countries, the International Pepper Association (IPC) has updated the prices of various types of pepper traded on the international market on September 16th (local time) as follows:
Indonesian Lampung black pepper prices rose sharply compared to yesterday, reaching US$7,101/ton (up 0.38%). Additionally, Muntok white pepper prices also increased significantly compared to yesterday, reaching US$10,062/ton (up 0.38%).
Brazilian ASTA black pepper prices rose sharply compared to yesterday, reaching $6,600 per ton (up 1.52%).
Malaysian ASTA black pepper prices remained unchanged from yesterday at US$9,700/tonne. Similarly, ASTA white pepper prices also remained unchanged from yesterday at US$12,900/tonne.
Prices for all types of Vietnamese pepper remain unchanged compared to yesterday. Specifically, the price of Vietnamese black pepper (500 gr/l) is 6,600 USD/ton; and the price of 550 gr/l is 6,800 USD/ton.
In addition, the price of Vietnamese white pepper remained unchanged from yesterday at $9,250 per ton.
