Pepper price today August 9, 2025: Malaysian pepper price increases sharply, creating positive sentiment

Domestic pepper price

Pepper prices today in key growing areas increased to a new high in Dak Nong compared to yesterday. Thereby, the domestic pepper price level is from 139,000 VND/kg to 141,000 VND/kg.

In the Central Highlands region, pepper price today in Dak Lak remained unchanged compared to yesterday, currently at 141,000 VND/kg.

Pepper price today in Gia Lai is unchanged compared to yesterday, currently at 139,000 VND/kg.

Pepper price today in Lam Dong (former Dak Nong) increased by 1,000 VND/kg compared to yesterday, currently at 141,000 VND/kg.

In the Southeast region, pepper price today in Ho Chi Minh City (formerly Ba Ria - Vung Tau) is currently at 139,000 VND/kg, unchanged from yesterday. Dong Nai is unchanged from yesterday at 139,000 VND/kg.

In addition, today's pepper price in Dong Nai (formerly Binh Phuoc) remained unchanged compared to yesterday, currently at 139,000 VND/kg.

In the first week of August 2025, the pepper market maintained a price range of 139,000 to 141,000 VND/kg. The price range remained almost unchanged, showing that supply and demand are being properly regulated between parties in the production - consumption chain, even when the world market is still subject to many unpredictable fluctuations.

The international factor contributing to the stability of domestic prices is the sideways movement of the global pepper market. According to the International Pepper Community (IPC), black and white pepper prices in major producing countries such as Indonesia, Malaysia, Brazil and Vietnam did not record strong fluctuations in early August. Indonesian black pepper alone increased slightly, creating a positive sentiment for importers and Vietnamese businesses when planning purchases.

Stable market sentiment helps limit speculation or dumping in the country. The stable export price of pepper makes traders feel more secure in purchasing raw materials, ensuring a source of goods for production in the coming time.

In addition, consumption demand from major markets such as the US, China and Europe is recovering. Since July, many export orders for the last quarter of the year have been signed, opening up opportunities for businesses to increase raw material purchases, preparing for the peak period of processing and export activities.

Pepper price today August 9 in the world market

In the world market, based on quotes from export enterprises and export prices in various countries, the International Pepper Community (IPC) has updated the prices of pepper of all types traded in the international market on August 8 (local time) as follows:

Indonesian Lampung black pepper prices increased slightly compared to yesterday at USD 7,147/ton (up 0.07%). In addition, Muntok white pepper prices increased slightly compared to yesterday at USD 9,991/ton (up 0.08%).

Brazilian ASTA black pepper prices remained unchanged from yesterday at $6,000/tonne.

The price of Malaysian ASTA black pepper increased sharply compared to yesterday, currently at 9,200 USD/ton (up 3.93%). In addition, the price of ASTA white pepper of this country increased sharply compared to yesterday, reaching 12,500 USD/ton (up 6.38%).

Prices of all types of pepper in Vietnam remained unchanged compared to yesterday. Of which, the price of Vietnamese black pepper 500 gr/l reached 6,240 USD/ton; 550 gr/l reached 6,370 USD/ton.

Similarly, Vietnam's white pepper price remained unchanged from yesterday at $8,950/ton.

In the first half of 2025, despite a favorable crop, Vietnam’s pepper exports decreased as businesses proactively maintained inventories to cope with price fluctuations. This reserve helps create flexibility in supply in the coming time and can contribute to stabilizing the global market if prices continue to fluctuate.

In contrast to Vietnam, Brazil boosted exports during the same period by effectively exploiting international price differences. The increase in exports was not due to surplus goods, but rather reflected a flexible approach to trade, especially at a time when supplies from Vietnam were delayed.

A notable point is that in June 2025, Vietnam's pepper export price decreased sharply due to market pressure, while Brazil's pepper price remained stable. This shows that Brazil's supply is not in excess, while demand from import markets for this country's pepper remains high.

This situation shows a clear difference in export strategies between the two countries. Vietnam chooses to stockpile goods to stabilize the market and maintain prices, while Brazil responds more flexibly, exporting goods when prices are high to maximize profits. These are two directions that may continue to affect the trade balance and global pepper prices in the coming time.