In the first ten months of 2025, Vietnam’s pepper exports experienced an increase of over 25% in comparison to the previous year. This growth occurred even though the export volume dropped 5.9% to 206,427 tonnes, as reported by the Vietnam Pepper and Spice Association.
The United States maintained its position as the largest market for Vietnamese pepper. The U.S. imported a total of 44,262 tonnes, which represented 21.4% of Vietnam’s total exports. Other important markets included the United Arab Emirates, China, India, and Germany.
In the month of October, 19,430 tonnes of pepper were exported from Vietnam, valuing at $129.5 million. The quantity of black and white pepper exported was 16,464 tonnes and 2,966 tonnes respectively. Despite a minor decrease in both the export volume and value compared to September, there was a year-on-year increase of 5.1% and 7.7% respectively.
The average export prices for black and white pepper were $6,443 and $8,392 per tonne respectively.
On the import side, Vietnam imported 37,783 tonnes of pepper during the first ten months, worth approximately $237 million. This represented a significant increase from last year. Brazil was the leading supplier, providing almost half of Vietnam’s total pepper imports.
Despite Vietnam’s successful export performance, Brazil’s competitive position in the global pepper market is strengthening. With a weaker currency and competitive logistics costs, Brazil is expanding its output and presenting a greater challenge to Vietnam.
During the same period, cinnamon exports from Vietnam also performed well. Nearly 99,463 tonnes of cinnamon were exported, valuing at $249.5 million. This constituted a rise of 25.1% in volume and 13.2% in value compared to the previous year. The main markets for Vietnamese cinnamon included India, the U.S., Bangladesh, the UAE, and China.
What is the largest market for Vietnamese pepper?
The largest market for Vietnamese pepper is the United States, which accounted for 21.4% of Vietnam’s total pepper exports.
What is the current challenge for Vietnam in the global pepper market?
The main challenge for Vietnam in the global pepper market is the intensifying competition from Brazil, which is increasing its output and benefiting from a weaker currency and competitive logistics costs.
How did Vietnamese cinnamon exports perform in the first ten months of 2025?
Vietnamese cinnamon exports performed well during this period, with an increase of 25.1% in volume and 13.2% in value compared to the previous year.
