Pepper exports maintains over 25% growth

Vietnam’s pepper exports maintained strong growth momentum of over 25%, earning nearly $1.4 billion in the first 10 months of 2025.

According to the Vietnam Pepper and Spice Association (VPSA), the country exported 19,430 tons of pepper in October, including 16,464 tons of black and 2,966 tons of white pepper, with a total value of $129.5 million.

While export volume and value dropped slightly from September, both rose year-on-year by 5.1% and 7.7%, respectively. Average export prices stood at $6,443 per ton for black pepper and $8,392 per ton for white pepper.

In the first 10 months, Vietnam exported 206,427 tons of pepper worth $1.39 billion, down 5.9% in volume but up 25.4% in value from a year earlier. The US remained the largest market, importing 44,262 tons (21.4%), followed by the UAE, China, India, and Germany.

On the import side, Vietnam brought in 37,783 tons of pepper worth nearly $237 million, a sharp increase from last year. Brazil was the largest supplier, accounting for nearly half of total imports.

While Vietnam retains its global leadership in pepper exports, competition from Brazil is intensifying as the South American country boosts output and benefits from a weaker currency and competitive logistics costs.

Meanwhile, cinnamon exports also performed well, reaching nearly 99,463 tons worth $249.5 million in the same period, up 25.1% in volume and 13.2% in value year-on-year, with India, the US, Bangladesh, the UAE, and China among key buyers.