Vietnam’s pepper exports exceed USD1.5 billion during the past 11 months of 2025 (Photo: Illustrative image)
Vietnam’s pepper exports slowed in November 2025 but still recorded strong growth over the first eleven months, with total export revenue surpassing USD 1.5 billion, up more than 24 per cent from the same period in 2024, according to the Vietnam Pepper and Spice Association.
November shipments reached 18,582 tonnes, including 16,322 tonnes of black pepper and 2,260 tonnes of white pepper, generating USD 121.5 million. Compared with October, both volume and value edged down, but year on year exports rose 16.5 per cent in volume and 14.2 per cent in value. Average export prices were USD 6,519 per tonne for black pepper and USD 8,072 per tonne for white pepper.
During the reviewed period, Vietnam exported 225,009 tonnes of pepper, with black pepper bringing in nearly USD 1.25 billion and white pepper more than USD 262 million. Despite a slight decline in volume, higher prices and robust demand boosted overall export value.
The United States remained the largest market, accounting for 21.7 per cent of total exports with 48,849 tonnes, followed by the UAE with 19,930 tonnes, China 17,744 tonnes, India 11,750 tonnes and Germany 10,876 tonnes.
Meanwhile, Vietnam imported 40,242 tonnes of pepper worth USD 252 million over the same period, up 22 per cent in volume and 62.3 per cent in value from 2024. Brazil continued as the main supplier at 47.1 per cent, followed by Cambodia with 11,211 tonnes and Indonesia, which saw a sharp decline of 49.3 per cent.
Other spices also recorded export growth. Over the eleven month period, cinnamon exports reached USD 272.6 million, while star anise totaled USD 53 million, with India, the United States and Bangladesh as key markets.
