Pepper prices today, December 9, 2025: Slightly increasing again.
Pepper prices today, December 9, 2025: Domestic pepper prices have slightly increased again by 500 VND/kg. Domestic supply is fluctuating, and businesses are increasing pepper imports from Brazil.
Domestic pepper prices today, December 9, 2025
Specifically, the price of pepper in Dak Lak is being purchased at 149,000 VND/kg, unchanged from yesterday. The price of pepper in Chu Se (Gia Lai) is being purchased at 148,000 VND/kg, an increase of 500 VND/kg compared to yesterday. The price of pepper in Dak Nong today is recorded at 149,500 VND/kg, an increase of 500 VND/kg compared to yesterday.
In the Southeast region, the price of pepper in Ba Ria - Vung Tau is currently at 148,000 VND/kg, an increase of 500 VND/kg compared to yesterday; in Binh Phuoc, the price of pepper today is also at 148,000 VND/kg, unchanged from yesterday.
The Vietnam Pepper and Spice Association recommends that businesses strengthen inventory management and proactively secure supply to meet high demand at the end of the year. Proper inventory management also facilitates trading, especially in a volatile market.
Factors such as export taxes, shipping costs, and rules of origin are projected to significantly impact the global market share structure. Despite these fluctuations, Vietnam maintains a competitive advantage thanks to its consistent quality and long-established export network.
According to the International Pepper Association, global pepper production in 2025 could reach approximately 520,000 tons, a slight decrease due to unfavorable weather conditions in many pepper-growing regions. Nevertheless, world supply is still considered sufficient to meet demand thanks to stable market fundamentals.
2025 is projected to be a period of balance in the pepper market, although supply may be somewhat tighter. Export prices are expected to fluctuate slightly, while effective inventory management helps maintain stability. The IPC also anticipates that global production could recover to around 533,000 tons in 2026, depending on favorable weather conditions and the continuation of replanting programs.
Today's world pepper prices
According to the International Pepper Association (IPC), at the close of the most recent trading session, the IPC listed Indonesian Lampung black pepper at US$6,995/ton and Muntok white pepper at US$9,643/ton.
Brazilian ASTA 570 black pepper is priced at $6,150/ton. Malaysian ASTA black pepper is priced at $9,000/ton; the price of Malaysian ASTA white pepper is $12,000/ton.
Today, Vietnamese black pepper is trading at US$6,500/ton for the 500 g/l variety; US$6,700/ton for the 550 g/l variety; and white pepper at US$9,250/ton.
According to the Vietnam Pepper and Spice Association, Vietnam imported over 40,000 tons of pepper in the first 11 months of 2025, reaching a value of over 252 million USD. The import volume increased sharply compared to the previous two years, indicating a continued expansion in demand for raw materials for processing and export. Black pepper accounted for the majority of imports, with over 34,500 tons, while white pepper made up the remainder.
Brazil remains the largest supplier to Vietnam with nearly 19,000 tons, accounting for over 47% of the market share. Cambodia ranks second with over 11,200 tons and a high growth rate, while Indonesia has sharply reduced its exports to Vietnam due to a decline in domestic supply. This trend reflects Vietnam's increasingly important role in the global pepper flow, especially for exports from Brazil.
According to a Nedspice report, Vietnam's pepper production in 2025 will only reach approximately 172,000 tons, lower than the previous year and significantly lower than the peak period of 2018-2019. This is attributed to aging pepper plantations, soil degradation, a lack of resources for replanting, and a trend among farmers to switch to higher-value crops. While the projected planted area remains stable, the prospect of expanding cultivation in the following year is almost nonexistent, making a recovery in production highly challenging.
In addition to inherent declines, unfavorable weather conditions at the end of 2025, with prolonged storms and heavy rains, also pose risks to the 2026 pepper crop. Some preliminary assessments suggest that production could fall to around 153,000 tons, depending on the plants' ability to recover in the coming months. However, the predicted impact is not expected to be too severe, significantly less than previous major natural disasters that caused substantial damage.
