Vietnam’s pepper and spice exports reached a record high of more than $2.12 billion in 2025, up 20.1% year-on-year, according to the Vietnam Pepper and Spice Association (VPSA).
Pepper accounted for 78% of the total export value. In 2025, Vietnam exported more than 246,000 tonnes of pepper, generating $1.66 billion in revenue. While export volume declined 1.5% compared with the previous year, export value rose sharply by 26%, driven by higher prices. The average export price climbed to nearly $6,750 per ton, up 28.3% from 2024.
Other spice products also made significant contributions to export earnings. Cinnamon brought in about $300 million, followed by ginger and turmeric with $61 million, star anise with nearly $59 million, cardamom and nutmeg with $33 million, and chili with around $10 million.
According to the association, these figures indicate that Vietnam’s spice export structure is becoming increasingly diversified, helping to reduce dependence on a single product.
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