Vietnam exports black Black pepper
Vietnam's Black Pepper Exports: A Global LeaderYes, Vietnam is the world's largest exporter of black pepper, accounting for over 50% of global pepper production and exports. Known as the "pepper king," the country has dominated the market for years due to its favorable climate in regions like the Central Highlands (e.g., Dak Lak, Gia Lai), high-quality output, and efficient supply chains. In 2024, Vietnam exported approximately 220,000 metric tons of pepper (mostly black), generating over $1.3 billion in revenue—a 44% increase in value from 2023 despite slight volume dips.
Key Export Statistics (2025 Year-to-Date)Here's a summary of Vietnam's black pepper exports based on the latest data up to mid-September 2025:
*August 2024 data included for context, as full September 2025 figures are partial.Top Export MarketsVietnam ships black pepper to over 190 countries, with the US as the largest buyer (29.5% of exports, ~4,509 tons in a recent month).
Other key destinations include:
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Period
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Black Pepper Export Volume (tons)
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Total Value (USD million)
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Average Price (USD/ton)
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Notes
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January 2025
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10,502
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87.7 (total pepper)
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~6,711
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Exports up 41% in volume from December 2024; white pepper at 2,583 tons.
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February 2025
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14,331 (total pepper; ~80% black)
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97.3 (total pepper)
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~6,746
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Cumulative Jan-Feb: 27,416 tons, $184.9 million; +5.4% volume YoY but -11.9% overall.
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Q1 2025 (Jan-Mar)
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17,493
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326.6 (total pepper)
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6,711
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Total pepper: 47,660 tons; volume -16.1% YoY, value +38.6%; US imports 10,000 tons.
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August 2024*
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17,391
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102.0
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~5,870
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Reference for late 2024 trends; total pepper exports 19,399 tons.
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First 16 days of September 2025
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~8,435 (est. 80% of total pepper)
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69.3 (total pepper)
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~6,600 (500g/l grade)
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Total pepper: 10,544 tons; stable vs. August; US down 15.4%, but China +47%, UAE +31.6%.
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- Europe (e.g., Germany, Netherlands): Strong demand for high-quality, sustainable varieties.
- China: Imports surged 47% in early 2025, expected to grow further.
- UAE and India: UAE up 31.6%; India at ~3,370 tons in Q1.
- Emerging: Mexico, Hong Kong.
Trends and Outlook for 2025

- Production Forecast: 190,000–193,000 tons for the 2025–2026 crop (up 10% YoY if weather cooperates), with 60% meeting sustainable standards (surpassing the 75,000-ton target).
- Prices: Stable at $6,600–6,800/ton globally; domestic at 147,000–150,000 VND/kg ($6,000–6,100/ton). Expected to rise to VND 240,000–250,000/kg ($9,600–10,000/ton) by late 2025 due to 10–15% global supply drop and low inventories.
- Challenges: US import dip (-15.4%) offset by Asian gains; focus on organic/sustainable farming and EVFTA benefits (99% tariff cut to EU).
- Top Exporters: Nedspice Processing Vietnam Ltd., Olam Vietnam Ltd., Phuc Sinh Corp.—key players with strong quality controls.

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