Pepper exports surge over 24% to US$1.5 billion in 11 months
VOV.VN - Vietnam’s pepper exports slowed in November 2025 but still recorded strong growth during the past eleven months, with total export revenue surpassing US$1.5 billion, up more than 24% compared to the same period in 2024, according to the Vietnam Pepper and Spice Association (VPSA).
November shipments reached 18,582 tons, including 16,322 tons of black pepper and 2,260 tons of white pepper, generating US$121.5 million. Compared with October, both volume and value fell slightly, but year-on-year exports rose 16.5% in volume and 14.2% in value. Average export prices were US$6,519/ton for black pepper and US$8,072/ton for white pepper.
During the reviewed period, Vietnam exported 225,009 tons of pepper, with black pepper bringing in nearly US$1.25 billion and white pepper over US$262 million. Despite a slight decline in volume, higher prices and strong demand helped boost overall export value.
The United States remained the largest market, accounting for 21.7% of total exports with 48,849 tons, followed by the UAE (19,930 tons), China (17,744 tons), India (11,750 tons), and Germany (10,876 tons).
Meanwhile, Vietnam imported 40,242 tons of pepper worth US$252 million over the same period, up 22% in volume and 62.3% in value compared to 2024. Brazil continued as the main supplier (47.1%), followed by Cambodia (11,211 tons) and Indonesia, which saw a sharp decline of 49.3%.
Other spices also recorded export growth. Over the 11-month period, cinnamon exports reached US$272.6 million, while star anise totaled US$53 million, with India, the US, and Bangladesh as the key markets.
Seven-month pepper exports to Thailand climb over 40%
VOV.VN - Vietnam’s pepper exports to Thailand surged more than 40% in the first seven months of 2025, making the country the nation’s 10th largest market for the spice, according to Vietnam Customs.
