Pepper prices today, January 20th: Domestic and international markets remain stable, highest price at 148,500 VND/kg.
Pepper prices on January 20, 2026, remained largely stable. While domestic prices stayed at 148,500 VND/kg, world export prices from Indonesia to Brazil remained unchanged.
Today, January 20, 2026, pepper prices are showing calm movements in both domestic and international markets. After previous volatile sessions, the price level is currently in a consolidation phase with modest trading volume, reflecting the cautious sentiment of both buyers and sellers.
Domestic market: Highest price reached 148,500 VND/kg
In the domestic market, pepper prices today showed no adjustment compared to the previous trading session. Currently, the purchase price in key growing regions is fluctuating between 147,500 and 148,500 VND/kg.
| Region/Local | Purchase price (VND/kg) |
|---|---|
| Dak Lak | 148,500 |
| Lam Dong | 148,500 |
| Gia Lai | 148,000 |
| Ho Chi Minh City | 148,000 |
| Dong Nai | 147,500 |
According to reports, Dak Lak and Lam Dong currently have the highest pepper purchase prices nationwide. Meanwhile, Dong Nai province maintains the lowest prices in the region. The high prices mean that all market participants are waiting for clearer signals from international demand. Pepper growers are currently holding onto their stock in anticipation of better prices, while purchasing businesses are temporarily refraining from making major decisions to observe export developments.
World pepper prices: Remain unchanged across the board.
According to a report from the International Pepper Association (IPC), export prices of pepper in major producing countries such as Indonesia, Brazil, and Malaysia also recorded a sideways trend in the latest update. Specifically:
- Indonesia:Lampung black pepper prices remained at $6,563/ton; Muntok white pepper prices were stable at $9,118/ton.
- Brazil:Export prices for black pepper remained stable at $6,100 per ton.
- Malaysia:The price of ASTA black pepper remained at $9,000/ton; the price of ASTA white pepper stayed at $12,200/ton.
In Vietnam, export prices for various types of pepper remain high. Specifically, white pepper is pegged at $9,350 per ton. Black pepper (500 gr/l and 550 gr/l) is trading at $6,600 per ton and $6,800 per ton, respectively.
Market analysis and assessment
The sideways movement of pepper prices globally indicates that the market is in a phase of accumulation and balance between supply and demand. Major importers are not yet ramping up purchases for the early part of the year, while inventory levels are still being carefully managed by businesses. Analysts believe that, in the short term, pepper prices are unlikely to experience significant spikes unless new weather conditions emerge in key growing regions or changes in monetary policy affect transportation and export costs.
