Vietnam Pepper Export Have 60% Global Share

Vietnam continues to dominate global pepper exports, contributing 40% of global production and commanding 60% of the international market. Despite ongoing supply challenges, the country maintains its leadership in the global spice trade.

Vietnam’s Pepper Imports See Significant Increase

In February 2025, Vietnam's pepper imports totaled 2.5 million USD, reflecting an impressive 61% increase from January, reaching 2.5 million USD in value. Imports during this month included:

• Black Pepper: 1,716 tonnes
• White Pepper: 1,213 tonnes

Indonesia and Brazil remained the top suppliers.

From January to February 2025, total imports reached 4,746 tonnes, valued at USD 26.8 million:

This represents a 56% increase in volume and a 1.2% rise in value compared to the same period in 2024. Indonesia and Brazil supplied most of these imports.

Global Pepper Production Faces Decline

According to the International Pepper Community (IPC), global pepper production in 2024 decreased by 4% or 22,000 tonnes compared to 2023, bringing total production down to 558,000 tonnes.

• Brazil experienced the largest decline, with production dropping 10% from the previous year.
• Vietnam's production also fell from 195,000 tonnes to 180,000 tonnes, as farmers shifted cultivation towards higher-profit crops such as durian and coffee.

Significant Price Rise in Vietnamese Pepper Exports

Since early 2025, Vietnam’s pepper export prices have risen notably, with black pepper prices climbing by around 30% compared to mid-2024.

Growing Demand Drives Pepper Prices Higher

Star anise, commonly referred to as "black gold," remains highly valued globally, primarily in culinary uses and traditional medicine. Rising global consumer demand, combined with production limitations, has led market experts to forecast sustained high prices throughout the coming years.

Vietnamese traders are now actively expanding their global reach by targeting emerging markets, especially India, to further solidify their dominant position in the international spice trade.