Pepper prices today, September 28, 2025: Maintaining high levels.
Today, September 28th, pepper prices are at 148,000 - 150,000 VND/kg. Prices have remained high for the past four days. This is the optimal time to harvest pepper plants for the best quality.
Today's pepper prices (September 28, 2025) in the domestic market.
Today, September 28th, pepper prices in key growing regions have remained high for the past four days. As a result, the average domestic pepper price remains at between 148,000 VND/kg and 150,000 VND/kg.
In the Central Highlands region, today's pepper price in Dak Lak remains unchanged compared to yesterday, currently at 150,000 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 149,000 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.
In addition, the price of pepper in Binh Phuoc today remains unchanged compared to yesterday, currently at 148,000 VND/kg.
The timing of harvesting is a crucial factor that directly determines the quality of black pepper. Therefore, growers need to pay special attention to this stage to avoid losing the fruits of an entire season's labor.
From flowering to fruiting, black pepper plants need about 8 to 10 months to fully ripen. This timeframe may vary slightly depending on the weather conditions each year. In major pepper-growing regions such as the Central Highlands and the Southeast, the harvest season usually falls in February or March, coinciding with the cashew harvest.
Harvesting techniques also require meticulous attention. Farmers usually pick peppercorns manually, dividing the harvest into two or three batches per season. Only bunches containing ripe or mature peppercorns should be harvested. Picking unripe bunches, except during the final harvest, will result in shriveled peppercorns and reduced quality.
To prepare for harvesting, the first task is to clear the weeds around the pepper plants to make movement easier. People often spread tarpaulins under the pepper stakes to catch the seeds, allowing for quick collection and preventing loss. Because peppers are usually grown on tall stakes or climbing up cashew trees, farmers have to use ladders to climb up and pick each bunch individually.
Today's pepper prices (September 28th) 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 as of September 27th (local time) as follows:
Indonesian Lampung black pepper prices remained unchanged from yesterday at US$6,945/ton. Additionally, Muntok white pepper prices also remained unchanged from yesterday at US$9,841/ton.
Brazilian ASTA black pepper prices remained unchanged from yesterday at $6,500 per ton.
Malaysian ASTA black pepper prices remained unchanged from yesterday at US$9,600/tonne. Similarly, ASTA white pepper prices also remained unchanged from yesterday at US$13,000/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.
According to the International Pepper Community, pepper prices this week did not see an increase from any major producing country. The strength of the US dollar is currently the main reason for the sluggish market.
The impact of a strong US dollar is evident in the fact that domestic and export pepper prices in India have fallen continuously for three weeks. This is due to the Indian Rupee depreciating by about 1% against the USD. The strength of the USD is reinforced by positive US economic data, making it more difficult for the Fed to decide on interest rate cuts.
In the short term, the Import-Export Department believes the market remains favorable for growers and businesses. This stems from the interest of international customers and the limited supply from some producing countries.
Looking ahead to the end of 2025 and the beginning of 2026, many optimistic forecasts suggest that pepper prices will remain high. The overall trend is expected to continue to rise slightly in the near future.
