Domestic pepper prices on July 16, 2026
Ba Ria - Vung Tau (Ho Chi Minh City) recorded an increase in pepper prices from 137,500 VND/kg to 138,000 VND/kg. After this adjustment, the locality continues to lag behind Dak Lak and Dak Nong (Lam Dong).
In Dong Nai , the price increased by 500 VND/kg, reaching 137,500 VND/kg. The purchase price here is currently 2,500 VND/kg lower than the leading group.
Gia Lai also saw its price increase to 137,000 VND/kg. This is the lowest price on the market, 3,000 VND/kg lower than Dak Lak and Dak Nong.
Prices in Dak Lak remained unchanged at 140,000 VND/kg. The Dak Nong area (formerly Lam Dong province) also traded at a similar level.
| Local | Pepper price (VND/kg) | Adjustment level |
|---|---|---|
| Dak Lak | 140,000 | 0 |
| Dak Nong (Lam Dong) | 140,000 | 0 |
| Ba Ria - Vung Tau (Ho Chi Minh City) | 138,000 | +500 |
| Dong Nai | 137,500 | +500 |
| Gia Lai | 137,000 | +500 |
Domestic prices are currently in the range of 137,000–140,000 VND/kg. Compared to the previous session, the upward trend has only appeared in some areas and has not yet spread to the highest-priced groups.
The increase of 500 VND/kg indicates signs of improved purchasing power, but the market remains quite cautious. Prices need to clearly surpass the 140,000 VND/kg mark to open up the possibility of a new upward trend.
Vietnamese pepper export prices remain unchanged.
On the international market, Vietnamese black pepper of the 500 g/l grade continues to be offered at US$5,850 per ton. The 550 g/l grade is priced at US$5,950 per ton.
Brazilian black pepper ASTA 570 reached $5,900/ton, placing it between the two types of black pepper exported from Vietnam.
Indonesian Lampung black pepper prices remained at $7,079 per ton. Malaysian Kuching ASTA pepper was priced at $9,350 per ton, the highest among the surveyed group.
| Black pepper market | Export price (USD/ton) |
|---|---|
| Vietnam 500 g/l | 5,850 |
| Vietnam 550 g/l | 5,950 |
| Brazil ASTA 570 | 5,900 |
| Lampung, Indonesia | 7,079 |
| Kuching Malaysia ASTA | 9,350 |
Malaysian black pepper is priced approximately US$3,400/ton higher than Vietnamese black pepper (550 g/l). This significant difference reflects variations in product standards, supply sources, and customer segments.
For white pepper, Vietnam maintains a price of $8,200 per ton. This is the lowest price compared to Indonesia and Malaysia.
Indonesian Muntok white pepper is trading at $9,198/ton. Malaysian ASTA reached $12,250/ton, $4,050/ton higher than Vietnamese white pepper.
| White pepper market | Export price (USD/ton) |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 8,200 |
| Muntok, Indonesia | 9,198 |
| Malaysia ASTA | 12,250 |
The stable prices of export pepper have helped the market avoid sharp corrections. However, the current stability also indicates that international buying pressure is not yet strong enough to create a significant upward trend.
Vietnam exported 146,000 tons of pepper.
In June 2026, Vietnam exported approximately 24,100 tons of pepper, earning $160.6 million.
Compared to the previous month, export volume decreased by 3.9%, while export value decreased by 3.7%. Compared to the same period in 2025, the volume increased by 3.6% and the value increased by 2.1%.
In the first six months of the year, pepper exports totaled 146,000 tons, an increase of 18.5% compared to the same period last year. The export value reached US$950.17 million, an increase of 12.1%.
The volume increased faster than the value, indicating a decrease in the average selling price. In June, the export price reached approximately US$6,659 per ton, 1.5% lower than the same period last year.
The average price for the first half of the year reached US$6,508 per ton, a decrease of 5.4% compared to the previous year. The pepper industry is increasing its shipments to compensate for the lower export prices.
Demand for deliveries is providing support for prices.
Domestic pepper supply is gradually decreasing after the main harvesting season. The limited supply available for sale helps to mitigate the risk of a sharp price drop.
The increase in export volume indicates that businesses still have a need to purchase goods to fulfill contracts. This is the basis for maintaining prices in growing regions around 137,000–140,000 VND/kg.
The prospect of price increases also depends on demand from major import markets. If new orders improve and supply remains tight, domestic prices could surpass VND 140,000/kg.
Conversely, a decline in average export prices and a stagnant international market could slow down the recovery.