Trump Tariff on Vietnam hits Pepper Exports to USA
Imposition of 46% Tariff on imports from Vietnam is forcing US importers to soft pedal till a clear picture is emerged regarding imposition of tariff by the Trump administration. Prices in Vietnam dropped US$ 150 pmt during the week though not much quantities were offered in the market but exporters were hesitant in giving decent bids and were shying away from the market . Importers may stay away from Vietnam pepper imports despite its competitive pricing due to several factors: – *Supply [...]
Vietnam’s pepper export scenario January to April 2025
Vietnam’s pepper export scenario at end of April 2025 presents some interesting trends. Let’s break it down Export Volume and Turnover Vietnam exported 74,250 tons of pepper, with black pepper accounting for 63,124 tons and white pepper for 11,126 tons. The total export turnover reached $510.6 million, with black pepper contributing $423.2 million and white pepper $87.4 million. Year-on-Year Comparison Compared to the same period in 2024, export volume decreased by 10.6%, but export turnover increased by 45%. This significant increase in turnover [...]
Will Less demand from exporters push down Vietnam pepper prices?
While reduced demand from exporters could potentially affect Vietnam pepper prices, current market dynamics suggest prices might remain stable or experience some fluctuation due to a combination of influencing factors. Here’s a brief overview of what’s shaping the market: **Global Demand and Supply:** The worldwide pepper market is currently facing a supply-demand imbalance, primarily due to decreased production in major regions like Vietnam and Brazil. This supply constraint could provide support for current price levels. **Export Trends:** Vietnam’s pepper exports demonstrated strong [...]
Vietnam pepper prices are likely to continue their upward trend after the May Day holidays
Vietnam pepper prices are likely to continue their upward trend after the May Day holidays due to several factors: Decreased Supply Vietnam’s pepper production has been declining in recent years, with output reaching around 164,000-180,000 tons. Global consumption, however, is rising steadily at 2.5% annually. Increased Demand Demand for pepper is recovering, especially in China, with the approaching holidays contributing to increased demand. The US and EU markets are currently on hold, but purchases are expected to pick up. Higher Transportation Costs Rising transportation costs [...]
Pepper Prices surges across origins as Trump Pauses on Tariff
Pepper Prices across all origins started moving up after Trump applied the pause button on Tariffs.Brazil moved their prices to USD 7000 for Sun Dried B1 for shipments in May/June and Indonesian Crop is nearly finished very few sellers were indicating US$ 7900 FOB and most were asking to wait for new crop 2025 to buy at reasonable Prices .India continues to lead the parade with USD 8800 FOB Cochin for it’s MG-1 Asta . Vietnam slowly recovering from the Tariff [...]
Pepper Market Review Week 15 2025
Black and white Pepper Prices in Vietnam was under pressure with announcement of tariff for Vietnam origin produces @46% from end of last week and local prices dropped from 162000 Vietnam Dongs Per Kilo to 152000 Vietnam Dongs per Kilo and with the tariffs suspended for 90 days market levels increased to 156000 Vietnam Dongs per Kilo with indicative prices only and no firm offfers were available as local dealers feel market will open firm next week as some [...]
Pepper Market Review Week 13 2025 and Field trip
Despite the peak harvesting season in Vietnam, black and white pepper prices remain high. Farmers have largely stopped depositing pepper with local collectors due to significant losses from excessive speculation over the past two years. This lack of readily available raw material has reduced trading activities among collectors. Since the entire crop is currently held by farmers, predicting their selling behavior is challenging. Local collectors anticipate some sales before the rainy season begins in June, as they are concerned about [...]
Will Global Supply Chain will be disrupted by Vietnams first quarter 2025 Pepper exports
Given the export data from the first quarter for the last five years, Vietnam Pepper pepper traders are seriously discussing potential supply chain disruptions in the coming quarters. These discussions aim to address and mitigate any adverse effects stemming from the current trends observed in the export data. Year Export Volume (tons) Q1 2020 81,094 Q1 2021 61,584 Q1 2022 54,615 Q1 2023 76,727 Q1 2024 56,712 Q1 2025 (Est.) 42000 Q1 2025 projection shows significant decline compared to previous years India continues to lead the price tally with US$ 8750 FOB for it’s Malabar [...]