Pepper prices remain stable today, June 1, 2026, while China increases imports by over 200%.
The pepper market stabilized in early June, and Vietnamese businesses are presented with opportunities to increase orders from China due to strong demand.
Today, June 1st, 2026, pepper prices in the domestic market continue to remain stable in key production regions. Meanwhile, strong demand for pepper imports from China is creating many opportunities for Vietnamese export businesses, despite stricter import regulations implemented since the beginning of June.
Today's pepper prices (June 1, 2026) in the domestic market.
Surveys in key producing areas show that domestic pepper prices currently range from 137,000 to 142,000 VND/kg.
Pepper prices in the Central Highlands
In Dak Lak, the price of pepper today is being purchased at 142,000 VND/kg, unchanged from the previous session.
Gia Lai continues to maintain a price of 137,000 VND/kg. Meanwhile, Lam Dong recorded a price of 142,000 VND/kg, placing it among the localities with the highest prices nationwide.
Pepper prices in the Southeast region of Vietnam
In Ho Chi Minh City, the price of pepper remains stable at 139,000 VND/kg.
Prices in Dong Nai are currently trading around 137,000 VND/kg, with no significant fluctuations recorded.
Please note that the prices above are for reference only. Actual prices may vary depending on the region, product quality, shipping costs, and transaction size.
With China implementing Order 280, Vietnamese businesses face a great opportunity.
Starting June 1, 2026, China is expected to officially implement Order 280, replacing the previous Order 248.
According to the new regulations, businesses wishing to export agricultural products to this market must have a letter of recommendation from the competent authority and meet a series of stricter requirements regarding labeling, packaging, and traceability.
In addition, legal information such as business address, representative, or production facility must be updated regularly. Units that fail to comply risk having their export codes suspended or revoked.
China's demand for imported pepper has surged.
Despite tightening import standards, China is still stepping up its purchases of pepper from overseas.
According to statistics, the country's pepper imports increased by more than 200% in the first four months of the year, and at times even by nearly 290%.
The reason stems from a shortage of domestic supply. Each year, China only produces about 30,000 tons of pepper, while actual consumption demand reaches 90,000-100,000 tons.
The large gap between supply and demand has forced the country to increase imports from key producing nations such as Vietnam, Brazil, and Indonesia.
World pepper prices on June 1, 2026
According to an update from the International Pepper Association (IPC), the global pepper market remains stable today.
Indonesian Lampung black pepper prices remained unchanged at US$7,152 per ton. Muntok white pepper maintained its price at US$9,231 per ton.
In Brazil, ASTA 570 black pepper is being offered at $6,100 per ton.
Malaysia recorded ASTA black pepper prices at US$9,350/tonne and ASTA white pepper at US$12,250/tonne.
For Vietnam, the price of black pepper (500 gr/l) remained at US$6,100/ton, while the price of 550 gr/l reached US$6,200/ton. The export price of white pepper remained stable at US$9,000/ton.
Prospects for Vietnam's pepper exports
Amidst rising import demand from China, Vietnam's pepper industry is presented with an opportunity to expand its market share. However, to capitalize on this advantage, businesses need to invest more heavily in quality management, traceability, and completing legal documentation to meet the new requirements of the importing market.