AsemconnectVietnam - According to Kinhtedothi, domestic pepper prices ranged from 140,000 to 143,000 VND/kg on August 21, 2025, remaining stable compared to the morning of August 20.

At the domestic level:
• In Đắk Lắk, pepper was purchased at 143,000 VND/kg.
• In Đắk Nông (Lâm Đồng), at 143,000 VND/kg.
• In Gia Lai, at 141,000 VND/kg.
• In Đồng Nai, at 141,000 VND/kg.
• In Bà Rịa - Vũng Tàu (Ho Chi Minh City area), at 141,000 VND/kg.
• In Bình Phước (Đồng Nai), at 140,000 VND/kg.
Supply from farmers is increasingly scarce. After several months of harvest, carryover stocks are no longer abundant, forcing traders and companies to compete for purchases. In addition, exports to certain markets have increased, not only expanding Vietnam’s outlets but also providing positive momentum for the domestic market.
However, expectations for a sharp price rise in Vietnam’s pepper have not yet materialized. Although exports to China improved slightly in the first half of the year, no strong breakout has been seen. The U.S. remains Vietnam’s largest export market.
Looking ahead, Vietnam’s pepper exports are forecast to grow, thanks to sustained high prices and loosened trade policies. Demand from China, the U.S., the EU, and emerging markets such as Africa is expected to remain positive.
At the close of the latest session, the International Pepper Community (IPC) listed black pepper Lampung (Indonesia) at USD7,151/tonne, down 0.31%; Brazil black pepper ASTA 570 at USD5,850/tonne; Kuching black pepper (Malaysia) ASTA at USD9,400/tonne.
White pepper Muntok was at USD9,996/tonne, down 0.31%; Malaysia white pepper ASTA at USD12,700/tonne.
Vietnam black pepper traded at USD6,240/tonne for the 500 g/l grade, USD6,370/tonne for the 550 g/l grade; white pepper at USD8,950/tonne. The IPC continued to lower Indonesia’s pepper prices.
Globally, pepper prices have been falling since early this week, while coffee has surged strongly. The sluggish pepper market has been losing capital inflows to other more vibrant commodity exchanges.
According to experts, the global decline has not yet had a negative impact on domestic prices. With limited supply and favorable exports, domestic prices are still likely to remain high.
T.Huong
Source: Vitic