HCMC — Vietnam recorded a sharp increase in pepper export revenue during the first half of the year, reaching US$850.5 million, up 34.1% year-on-year, despite a 12.9% decline in export volume.
The country exported a total of 124,133 tons of pepper in January-June, comprising 105,939 tons of black pepper and 18,194 tons of white pepper. The surge in export value was driven by a significant increase in export prices. Black pepper averaged US$6,665 per ton, surging 93.6% from a year earlier, while white pepper jumped 63% to US$8,079 per ton, reported the Vietnam News Agency.
This marks the highest pepper export price level in recent years, reflecting a recovery in global demand and improvements in the quality and value-added processing of Vietnamese pepper products.
The U.S. remained the largest importer, accounting for 23.6% of Vietnam’s total exports, or 24,979 tons. However, shipments to the U.S. dropped by 29.4% compared to the same period last year. Industry analysts say this market trend warrants close monitoring, as U.S. demand significantly influences Vietnam’s pricing and export policy.
Meanwhile, exports to India, the UAE, China, and Germany remained steady. Looking ahead, China is expected to continue increasing its imports from Vietnam in the second half of the year, although it is unlikely to match last year’s surge. Rising competition from Indonesia, which more than doubled its exports to China in the first four months of 2025, is one contributing factor.
