Pepper prices increased across the board today, November 18, 2025.
Today, November 18, 2025, pepper prices increased by 500 VND/kg across the board, fluctuating between 144,000 and 146,000 VND/kg. This price level brings profit to farmers, but their profit margin has decreased.
Domestic pepper prices today, November 18, 2025
Specifically, the price of pepper in Dak Lak is being purchased at 146,000 VND/kg, an increase of 500 VND/kg compared to yesterday. The price of pepper in Chu Se (Gia Lai) is being purchased at 144,500 VND/kg, unchanged from yesterday. The price of pepper in Dak Nong today is recorded at 146,000 VND/kg, an increase of 500 VND/kg compared to yesterday.
In the Southeast region, the price of pepper in Ba Ria - Vung Tau is currently at 144,500 VND/kg, an increase of 500 VND/kg compared to yesterday; in Binh Phuoc, the price of pepper today is also at 144,500 VND/kg, an increase of 500 VND/kg compared to yesterday.
| Province (survey area) | Purchase price (Unit: VND/kg) | Change compared to yesterday (Unit: VND/kg) |
| Dak Lak | 146,000 | +500 |
| Gia Lai | 144,500 | But |
| Boeing Nong | 146,000 | +500 |
| Ba Ria - Vung Tau | 144,500 | +500 |
| Binh Phuoc | 144,500 | +500 |
| Dong Nai | 144,500 | +500 |
The pepper industry in Gia Lai is recovering after years of being affected by diseases that cause both rapid and slow wilting. Many farmers are switching to natural farming methods, focusing on maintaining soil fertility, reducing chemical use, and increasing the use of biological products. This approach helps pepper plants become healthier and better adapted to climate change.
According to the Gia Lai Department of Agriculture and Environment, the province has over 7,500 hectares of pepper plantations, of which 6,157 hectares are currently being harvested with an average yield of 3.5 tons/ha. The total annual production is approximately 21,670 tons. Of these, 2,680 hectares apply water-saving irrigation techniques and 383 hectares are certified VietGAP, Organic, or Rainforest, showing a clear recovery in key areas such as Chu Se and Chu Puh.
Mr. Hoang Phuoc Binh, Permanent Vice Chairman of the Chu Se Pepper Association, shared that healthy soil is a decisive factor in the sustainability of pepper cultivation. The basalt soil of the Central Highlands typically has a pH of 4–5, making it susceptible to fungal diseases. By improving the soil and raising the pH to 5.5–6 using organic fertilizers, the yield and disease resistance of the plants are significantly enhanced.
Thanks to new farming practices and a focus on soil improvement, Gia Lai's pepper crop is gradually regaining its former glory. This recovery brings more stable income to growers and creates a foundation for the sustainable development of the province's pepper industry.
Today's world pepper prices
According to the International Pepper Association (IPC), at the close of the most recent trading session, the IPC listed Indonesian Lampung black pepper at US$7,108/ton and Muntok white pepper at US$9,745/ton.
Brazilian ASTA 570 black pepper is priced at US$6,175/ton. Malaysian ASTA black pepper remains stable at US$9,200/ton; Malaysian ASTA white pepper is priced at US$12,300/ton.
Vietnamese black pepper prices remained stable at high levels today, trading at US$6,400/ton for the 500 g/l variety; US$6,600/ton for the 550 g/l variety; and white pepper at US$9,050/ton.
By the end of October 2025, Vietnam had exported over 206,000 tons of pepper, generating approximately $1.39 billion in revenue. This figure exceeded the $1.31 billion mark for the whole of 2024 and is only a short distance from the record $1.43 billion of 2016. The US remains the largest market, amidst rising export prices driven by recovering demand for the spice.
On November 14th, the US President signed an executive order exempting many agricultural products such as coffee, tea, tropical fruits, cocoa, and spices, including black pepper, from reciprocal tariffs. This is good news for Vietnamese businesses as it can reduce costs and expand market share in the US. However, the impact on domestic purchase prices will appear slowly and will take time to be reflected in new contracts.
Currently, pepper prices fluctuate between 144,000 and 146,000 VND/kg. This price still yields a profit for farmers, but the profit margin has decreased due to high costs of fertilizer, labor, and transportation. With prices falling for two consecutive weeks, farmers are advised to sell in stages, avoiding mass sales during a weak market to minimize risks.
For businesses, proactively securing high-quality raw materials and increasing the production of deeply processed products is a crucial direction. Combined with leveraging the advantages of favorable US tax policies, the pepper industry has the potential to maintain export growth and move closer to the record levels of previous years.
