Pepper price today August 19, 2025: Bright chance of price increase

Domestic pepper price

Pepper prices today in key growing areas remain unchanged compared to yesterday. Accordingly, the domestic pepper price level is from 140,000 VND/kg to 143,000 VND/kg.

In the Central Highlands region, pepper prices today in Dak Lak remained unchanged compared to yesterday, currently at 143,000 VND/kg.

Pepper price today in Gia Lai is unchanged compared to yesterday, currently at 141,000 VND/kg.

Pepper price today in Lam Dong (formerly Dak Nong ) is unchanged compared to yesterday, currently at 143,000 VND/kg.

In the Southeast region, pepper price today in Ho Chi Minh City (formerly Ba Ria - Vung Tau) is currently at 141,000 VND/kg, unchanged from yesterday. Dong Nai is unchanged from yesterday at 141,000 VND/kg.

In addition, today's pepper price in Dong Nai (formerly Binh Phuoc) is unchanged compared to yesterday, currently at 140,000 VND/kg.

Pepper price today August 19, 2025: Bright chance of price increase

According to preliminary data from the Vietnam Pepper and Spice Association (VPSA), pepper imports from January to July this year reached 31,472 tons, worth about 195.4 million USD.

This figure is almost equal to the total import volume for the whole of 2024 (36,727 tons) and 13% higher in value than the previous year's level of 176.2 million USD. Compared to the same period last year, the imported pepper volume increased by 58.5%, while the value increased by 143.4%. Brazil, Cambodia and Indonesia are the main supplying markets, thanks to the advantages of large cultivated areas and competitive prices.

Domestic pepper output this year has decreased due to a shrinking planting area and unfavorable weather, causing supply to be insufficient to meet processing needs. Vietnam is currently the world's leading pepper processing and exporting center, so many businesses import raw materials for re-export to markets such as the US, Europe and the Middle East.

Domestic pepper prices have increased sharply in recent times, ranging from VND140,000 to VND180,000 per kilogram. Imports from countries with lower prices such as Brazil and Cambodia help businesses maintain their competitive advantage. In addition, companies are diversifying their supply sources to reduce risks from climate change and disease, while also stocking up on raw materials for year-end export needs.

According to expert Hoang Phuoc Binh, increased imports have helped to curb the increase in domestic pepper prices. However, this situation will only decrease when domestic production improves. Currently, consumption and export demand remains high while supply is limited, forcing businesses to continue importing to meet demand.

Pepper price today August 19 in the world market

In the world market, based on quotes from export enterprises and export prices in countries, the International Pepper Association (IPC) updated the pepper prices of all types traded in the international market on August 18 (local time) as follows:

Indonesian Lampung black pepper prices remained unchanged from yesterday at $7,208 per tonne. Meanwhile, Muntok white pepper prices remained unchanged from yesterday at $10,076 per tonne.

Brazilian ASTA black pepper prices were unchanged from yesterday at $5,850/tonne.

The price of Malaysian ASTA black pepper increased sharply compared to yesterday, currently at 9,400 USD/ton (up 1.62%). In addition, the price of ASTA white pepper of this country also increased sharply compared to yesterday, reaching 12,700 USD/ton (up 1.6%).

Prices of all types of pepper in Vietnam remained unchanged compared to yesterday. Of which, the price of Vietnamese black pepper 500 gr/l reached 6,240 USD/ton; 550 gr/l reached 6,370 USD/ton.

Similarly, Vietnam's white pepper price remained unchanged from yesterday at $8,950/ton.

Source: https://baonghean.vn/gia-tieu-hom-nay-19-8-2025-sang-cua-tang-gia-10304686.html