Pepper prices today, January 8th: A sharp increase, reaching 152,500 VND.
Today, January 8th, pepper prices surged by 1,500 VND/kg, reaching a peak of 152,500 VND/kg. The global market is volatile, while Vietnam's export prices remain stable.
On the morning of January 8th, the domestic pepper market recorded strong growth with price adjustments ranging from 1,000 to 1,500 VND/kg in key growing regions. This development reflects a significant improvement in purchasing demand from businesses and dealers amidst limited supply at the beginning of the season.
Domestic pepper prices reach a peak of 152,500 VND/kg.
In the Central Highlands and Southeast regions, trading activity has become more vibrant as prices have risen across the board. Specifically, in Dak Lak and Dak Nong, the purchase price increased most sharply by 1,500 VND/kg, pushing the current price to 152,500 VND/kg. These two localities lead the market thanks to the stable quality of their pepper.
In Ba Ria - Vung Tau, pepper prices also recorded an increase of 1,500 VND/kg, currently trading at 151,500 VND/kg. Meanwhile, in Gia Lai and Dong Nai, the increase was slightly smaller, around 1,000 VND/kg, with purchase prices reaching 151,000 VND/kg and 150,000 VND/kg respectively.
| Local | Purchase price (VND/kg) | Price fluctuation (VND/kg) |
|---|---|---|
| Dak Lak | 152,500 | +1,500 |
| Boeing Nong | 152,500 | +1,500 |
| Ba Ria - Vung Tau | 151,500 | +1,500 |
| Gia Lai | 151,000 | +1,000 |
| Dong Nai | 150,000 | +1,000 |
The global market is fragmented, but Vietnam's export prices remain stable.
Data from the International Pepper Association (IPC) shows a clear divergence among major producing countries. Notably, the price of Brazilian black pepper ASTA 570 rose for the second consecutive session, adding 0.81% (equivalent to $50/ton), to reach $6,200/ton.
In Southeast Asia, Indonesian black pepper prices remained at US$6,746/ton, while Malaysian black pepper reached US$9,000/ton. For Vietnam, export prices for black pepper remained stable at US$6,500-6,700/ton for 500 g/l and 550 g/l grades. In the white pepper segment, Vietnam's export price remained at US$9,250/ton, lower than Indonesian Muntok pepper (US$9,182/ton) and Malaysian white pepper (US$12,000/ton).
The demand for raw materials for processing has increased.
According to a report by the Vietnam Pepper and Spice Association, import activity in 2025 recorded strong growth. In December 2025 alone, Vietnam imported 2,446 tons of pepper worth US$14.2 million. The main suppliers included Cambodia (1,194 tons), Brazil (448 tons), and Indonesia (390 tons).
For the whole year of 2025, Vietnam imported a total of 42,688 tons of pepper, worth $266.2 million. Brazil was the largest supplier, accounting for 45.5% of the market share with over 19,400 tons. The increase in imports shows that domestic businesses are actively preparing raw materials for deep processing and export during the peak period at the beginning of the year.
