Pepper prices today, December 29, 2025: Facing risks after floods.

Domestic pepper prices rose slightly over the weekend.

Today, December 29, 2025, pepper prices range from 149,000 to 151,000 VND/kg, an increase of 1,500 to 2,000 VND/kg compared to the previous week. Prices remain stable in highland areas as many localities enter the waiting period for the pepper harvest after the Lunar New Year.

In Dak Lak, pepper prices reached 151,000 VND/kg, the highest in the country. Dak Nong also recorded similar prices. In Gia Lai, pepper prices reached 149,500 VND/kg, while Dong Nai traded around 149,000 VND/kg. The Ba Ria - Vung Tau and Binh Phuoc regions maintained a price of 150,000 VND/kg, with a slight upward trend.

Floods raise concerns for the new pepper crop.

Domestically, the coffee harvest is nearing its end, and farmers are beginning to prepare for the pepper crop after the Lunar New Year. However, the heavy rains and floods at the end of November have cast a shadow of concern over the quality and yield of the upcoming pepper crop, especially in the Central Highlands.

In Dak Lak, heavy rains caused widespread flooding, severely impacting agricultural production. Hundreds of thousands of hectares of cultivated land were affected, and many pepper gardens, which were expected to yield their first harvest after renovation, are now submerged in water for extended periods. In Son Thanh commune, the dark, leafless pepper plants have become a familiar sight after the floods.

Global markets are quiet due to the holiday season.

On the international market, the International Pepper Community listed Indonesian Lampung black pepper at US$6,812/ton, Brazilian ASTA 570 black pepper around US$6,000/ton, and Malaysian Kuching black pepper at US$9,000/ton. Muntok white pepper reached US$9,179/ton, while Malaysian ASTA white pepper remained high at US$12,000/ton.

For Vietnamese pepper, the price of black pepper (500 g/l) is trading at around US$6,500/ton, the 550 g/l variety at US$6,700/ton, and white pepper at US$9,250/ton. International trading is relatively slow due to the Christmas and year-end holidays.

Pepper crops are depleted after a series of natural disasters.

Pepper growers say that this year's natural disasters have been continuous, from storms to major floods, leaving crops no time to recover. Pepper plants are very sensitive to waterlogging; even short periods of submersion cause root rot and rapid weakening of the vines. After the water recedes, many gardens show signs of leaf drop, root rot, and nematode attacks, posing a risk of mass die-off if treatment is delayed.

According to experts, the post-flood period is considered the most dangerous time for pepper plants. Drainage, garden sanitation, and fungal disease treatment need to be implemented urgently to preserve the vitality of the plants. With timely and proper intervention, many pepper plantations still have a chance to recover, thereby reducing losses for growers.

With future supply facing risks from weather conditions, pepper prices are expected to remain highly volatile in the coming period, especially as the market enters a new harvesting phase after the Lunar New Year.