Pepper price today May 25, 2025: Below the psychological level
Today's domestic pepper price, May 25, is at 146,000 - 147,000 VND/kg. Pepper price has not changed compared to yesterday. Domestic pepper price is below the psychological mark of 150,000 VND/kg due to weak purchasing power and cautious psychology of pepper growers.
Pepper price today May 25, 2025 in domestic market
Pepper prices today in some key growing areas remain unchanged compared to yesterday. Accordingly, the domestic pepper price level is from 146,000 VND/kg to 147,000 VND/kg.
In the Central Highlands region, pepper price today in Dak Lak remained unchanged compared to yesterday, currently at 146,500 VND/kg.
Pepper price today in Gia Lai is unchanged compared to yesterday, currently at 146,000 VND/kg.
Pepper price today in Dak Nong is unchanged compared to yesterday, currently at 146,500 VND/kg.
In the Southeast region, pepper prices in Ba Ria - Vung Tau today are at 146,000 VND/kg, unchanged from yesterday. Dong Nai is unchanged from yesterday at 146,000 VND/kg.
In addition, pepper price today in Binh Phuoc is unchanged compared to yesterday, currently at 146,000 VND/kg.
Pepper price today May 25 in the world market
In the world market, based on quotes from export enterprises and export prices in various countries, the International Pepper Association (IPC) updated the prices of all types of pepper traded in the international market on May 24 (local time) as follows:
Indonesia’s Lampung black pepper price remained unchanged from yesterday at $7,432 per tonne. Meanwhile, Muntok white pepper price also remained unchanged from yesterday at $10,134 per tonne.
Brazil ASTA 570 black pepper prices remained unchanged from yesterday at $6,650/mt.
Malaysia’s ASTA black pepper price remained unchanged from yesterday at $9,150 per tonne. Meanwhile, the country’s ASTA white pepper price remained unchanged from yesterday at $11,850 per tonne.
Prices of all types of Vietnamese pepper remained unchanged compared to yesterday. Of which, the price of Vietnamese black pepper 500 gr/l reached 6,700 USD/ton; 550 gr/l reached 6,800 USD/ton.
Similarly, Vietnam's white pepper price remained unchanged from yesterday at USD 9,700/ton.
The domestic pepper market is currently in a slump. Weak purchasing power and cautious sentiment of pepper growers have made the pressure to reduce prices increasingly obvious. Many farmers are no longer interested in further investment, due to high production costs but not attractive selling prices. Some households have switched to growing other crops with higher economic value such as durian or avocado. Expanding the pepper growing area is also difficult because the cultivated land fund is increasingly narrowing.
Transactions in the market are generally quite low, from farmers to agents and exporters are temporarily suspending sales. Many people expect pepper prices to increase soon so they choose to hoard their goods and wait for a more favorable time to sell.
According to the latest report from Ptexim, pepper consumption demand has shown signs of improvement in Europe, Asia and the US. In particular, the Chinese market – one of the major customers – has begun to import goods again. However, experts warn that although pepper prices are decreasing slightly in the short term, they are still at a high level. This puts great pressure on both buyers and sellers because of concerns about financial risks when prices fluctuate abnormally.
Many import-export businesses are choosing to deliver small, fast shipments instead of placing large orders to limit risks. The Vietnam Pepper and Spice Association (VPSA) said there have been no clear signs of recovery in the country, as consumption remains weak and traders are waiting for prices to rise before buying.
