Vietnam Black Pepper, Cassia Cinnamon, Star Aniseed, Ginger Market Monthly Report – January 2026

in January 2026, Vietnam exported 21,743 tons of various types of pepper, including 17,557 tons of black pepper and 4,186 tons of white pepper. Total export value reached US$139.0 million, with black pepper accounting for US$109.7 million and white pepper for US$29.3 million. Compared to December 2025, export volume decreased by 3.2%, while compared to January 2025, export volume increased by 66.2%. The average export price of black pepper in January 2026 was US$6,494/ton, equivalent to the price in December 2025, while the export price of white pepper reached US$8,450/ton, a decrease of US$115 compared to the previous month.

The leading export markets for Vietnamese pepper include: the United States: 5,154 tons, accounting for 23.7% of the market share and down 17.3% compared to the previous month. This is followed by China with 3,339 tons, accounting for 15.4% of the market share, up 53.2%; and the UAE with 1,549 tons, accounting for 7.1% of the market share and down 32.7% compared to December 2025.