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

In May 2026, Vietnam exported 25,180 tons of pepper, generating revenue of US$166.2 million, a decrease of 18.9% in volume and 13.9% in value compared to April 2026, and a decrease of 4.8% in volume compared to the same period in 2025.

The United States continued to be the largest export market for Vietnamese pepper in May with 5,858 tons, accounting for 23.3% of total exports, although this was down 19.4% compared to the previous month. The UAE ranked second with 2,073 tons and continued to maintain stable import demand. Meanwhile, China imported only 1,512 tons, a decrease of 66.8% compared to April, becoming the main reason for the decline in Vietnam’s pepper exports that month. Other major markets such as India, Germany, the Netherlands, Türkiye, and Thailand maintained significant import volumes, with Europe continuing to be the region with the most positive performance.