Domestic pepper prices in Vietnam are stable around 86,500 - 89,500 VND/kg, with Ba Ria - Vung Tau having the highest transactions. The export structure of pepper has shifted, with a decrease in volume but increase in value in black and white pepper, and a significant increase in the volume and value of ground black and white pepper. However, the industry faces challenges such as increased shipping freight rates and the cost of remanufactured input materials. Thai 45 ICUMSA white sugar closed at $509.1/ton, down 0.72% from the previous session, and cocoa futures in March 2022 on the New York Stock Exchange gained 0.9%, while on the London Exchange, they fell 0.2% due to abundant supply.