Pepper prices today, May 21, 2026, remain unchanged.
Today, May 21, 2026, pepper prices remained stable at around 139,000 - 142,000 VND/kg. Dak Lak and Dak Nong led the way, while Gia Lai had the lowest prices. The global pepper market also remained calm.
Today, May 21, 2026, pepper prices remained stable nationwide, fluctuating between 139,000 and 142,000 VND/kg. Dak Lak and Dak Nong continued to lead the market at 142,000 VND/kg, while Gia Lai remained the province with the lowest price at 139,000 VND/kg. The global pepper market also remained calm.
Today's pepper prices (May 21, 2026) in the domestic market.
As of this morning, May 21, 2026, the price of pepper in the domestic market remained stable, fluctuating between 139,000 and 142,000 VND/kg. This is the second consecutive session that pepper prices have remained stable, reflecting the balance of supply and demand in the Vietnamese pepper market.
Dak Lak and Dak Nong (Lam Dong) continue to be the two localities with the highest purchase prices today, both at 142,000 VND/kg. Next is Ba Ria - Vung Tau (Ho Chi Minh City) with 141,000 VND/kg, Dong Nai and Binh Phuoc both at 140,000 VND/kg, while Gia Lai recorded the lowest price on the market at 139,000 VND/kg.
Today's pepper price list (May 21, 2026) in key growing regions:
| Market (survey area) | Purchase price on May 21st (VND/kg) | Change compared to the previous day (VND/kg) |
|---|---|---|
| Dak Lak | 142,000 | But |
| Gia Lai | 139,000 | But |
| Boeing Nong | 142,000 | But |
| Ba Ria - Vung Tau | 141,000 | But |
| Binh Phuoc | 140,000 | But |
| Dong Nai | 140,000 | But |
The price difference for pepper between the highest-priced regions (Dak Lak, Dak Nong) and the lowest-priced region (Gia Lai) is currently 3,000 VND/kg. This difference reflects variations in grain quality and logistics costs between growing regions.
World pepper prices remained stable today, May 21, 2026.
According to data from the International Pepper Association (IPC), pepper prices on the world market today, May 21, 2026, remain stable. Indonesian Lampung black pepper is listed at US$7,050/ton, Brazilian ASTA 570 black pepper at US$6,250/ton, and Malaysian Kuching ASTA black pepper at US$9,300/ton.
In Vietnam, export prices for black pepper remain stable at around US$6,100 - US$6,200 per ton for 500 g/l and 550 g/l grades. Vietnamese export prices for black pepper continue to be lower than Indonesia by approximately US$850 - US$950 per ton and lower than Malaysia by approximately US$3,100 - US$3,200 per ton.
World black pepper price list as of May 21, 2026:
| Type name | Prices as of May 21st (USD/ton) | % change |
|---|---|---|
| Lampung black pepper (Indonesia) | 7,050 | But |
| Brazilian Black Pepper ASTA 570 | 6,250 | But |
| Kuching Black Pepper (Malaysia) ASTA | 9,300 | But |
| Vietnamese black pepper (500 g/l) | 6,100 | But |
| Vietnamese black pepper (550 g/l) | 6,200 | But |
In the white pepper segment, the price of Indonesian Muntok white pepper remained stable at US$9,244/ton. Export prices for Vietnamese and Malaysian white pepper also remained unchanged, at US$9,000/ton and US$12,200/ton respectively. Vietnamese white pepper is currently US$244/ton lower than Indonesian white pepper and US$3,200/ton lower than Malaysian white pepper.
| Type name | Prices as of May 21st (USD/ton) | % change |
|---|---|---|
| Indonesian Muntok white pepper | 9,244 | But |
| Malaysian ASTA White Pepper | 12,200 | But |
| Vietnamese white pepper | 9,000 | But |
Global Pepper Trends Update - Third Week of May
According to IPC, during the third week of May (May 11-15, 2026), the global pepper market showed mixed but generally stable trends. Price fluctuations varied among major producing countries due to domestic market conditions, exchange rate fluctuations, and changing supply expectations.
In India, the market continued its downward trend for the third consecutive week as both domestic and export prices weakened due to negative market sentiment and cautious trading activity. This is a worrying trend for one of the world's largest consumers and producers of pepper.
Conversely, the Indonesian pepper market recorded an upward trend despite the Rupiah depreciating by about 1% against the USD. Market participants are monitoring expectations regarding the harvest in several producing regions starting in August – a factor that could affect future supply.
Malaysian domestic pepper prices have maintained a continuous upward trend over the past two weeks. Malaysian export prices have remained relatively stable, reflecting steady external demand and balanced export activity. In Sri Lanka, the pepper market continues to decline, with domestic prices falling after the Sri Lankan Rupee depreciated by approximately 1% against the US dollar.
In Vietnam, domestic and export pepper prices remained stable throughout the third week of the month. This signals that supply and demand factors are generally balanced and trading conditions are relatively stable. Brazil and Cambodia recorded continued increases in black pepper prices last week, while Chinese white pepper prices remained stable.
In terms of trade, Sweden's pepper imports in January 2026 reached 132 tons. India remained the largest supplier with 66 tons, followed by the Netherlands, Indonesia, Estonia, and Germany. This data highlights India's important role in the pepper supply chain for the Nordic market.
