In the pepper market, prices held unchanged at 136,000-139,000 dong per kg across major growing regions. Dak Lak and Dak Nong recorded the highest buying prices at 139,000 dong per kg, while Gia Lai and Dong Nai traded at 136,000 dong per kg. In the southeastern region, pepper in Ba Ria-Vung Tau was quoted at around 137,000 dong per kg. The market has entered a consolidation phase after sharp corrections earlier this week. Exporters remain active in procurement, although buying sentiment has become more cautious amid fluctuations in global commodity markets. Globally, pepper prices were mixed among leading producing countries. Indonesian black pepper increased to around $7,160 per tonne, while white pepper rose to $9,241 per tonne. Brazilian ASTA 570 black pepper eased to approximately $6,025 per tonne. Vietnam's export pepper prices remained stable, with black pepper quoted at $6,100-6,200 per tonne and white pepper at about $9,000 per tonne.
Meanwhile, domestic coffee prices moved higher in the Central Highlands, supported by gains in London robusta futures. Buying prices increased by 500-600 dong per kg from the previous session.

Dak Nong continued to lead the market at 87,300 dong per kg. Dak Lak and Gia Lai were both trading at 87,200 dong per kg, while Lam Dong recorded the lowest level among major producing provinces at 86,700 dong per kg. The recovery reflects stronger sentiment in the robusta market after recent declines. Nevertheless, current prices remain below the peaks seen in late May when domestic coffee approached 90,000 dong per kg.

On international exchanges, robusta futures extended gains. The July 2026 contract on the London exchange rose to around $3,462 per ton, while the September contract traded at approximately $3,335 per ton. In contrast, arabica prices on the New York exchange remained under pressure, with July futures falling to 259.2 U.S. cents per pound and September futures declining to 252.85 cents per pound.

Market participants said expectations of a large Brazilian harvest continue to weigh on arabica prices, keeping the market near its lowest levels in more than a year.

In the Mekong Delta, paddy and rice prices were largely unchanged as supply and trading activity remained moderate. Fresh OM 18 and Dai Thom 8 paddy were traded at 6,400-6,500 dong per kg. OM 5451 was quoted at 5,700-5,800 dong per kg, while IR 50404 ranged between 5,500 and 5,600 dong per kg.

For processed rice, export-grade IR 504 material was traded at 8,650-8,750 dong per kg. CL 555 rice ranged from 9,100 to 9,200 dong per kg, while OM 5451 stood at 9,500-9,600 dong per kg.

Retail rice prices remained stable nationwide. Premium varieties such as Nang Nhen, Huong Lai, Japanese rice and Thai fragrant rice continued to command higher prices due to steady consumer demand.

Despite the stability in the domestic market, Vietnam's rice export prices weakened compared with the beginning of the week. Jasmine rice was offered at $517-521 per tonne, down about $6 per tonne. Fragrant rice with 5% broken grains fell to $490-495 per tonne, while 100% broken rice was quoted at $343-347 per tonne.

Elsewhere in Asia, Thai rice prices edged higher, with 5% broken rice offered at $457-461 per tonne. Indian 5% broken rice slipped slightly to $339-343 per tonne.

Analysts said increasing competition among major exporters is putting pressure on Vietnamese rice quotations despite relatively stable domestic supply conditions. The market is expected to remain sensitive to demand from key importing countries and developments in global grain trade over the coming weeks.

Source: Vitic