More than 247,482 tons of pepper have been exported by Vietnam in 2025, valued at $1.66 billion, the highest level ever recorded from the product.
The figures represent a year-on-year drop of 1.2% in export volume but a year-on-year increase of 26% in value, reflecting sharply higher prices, according to the Vietnam Pepper and Spice Association (VPSA).
Average export price for black pepper reached $6,607 per ton, while for while pepper, $8,629, up more than 30% year-on-year.
Though pepper exports to the US fell nearly 24% year-on-year, due to the impact of reciprocal tariffs, it remained Vietnam’s largest buyer in 2025 with 55,082 tons, accounting for 22.3% of the latter's total pepper exports.
Other major markets included the UAE (22,232 tons), China (19,923 tons), India (12,499 tons) and Germany (11,820 tons).
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