The domestic market has seen a decrease in pepper prices, with a drop of 500 - 1,000 VND to 85,000 - 87,500 VND/kg. Despite a decrease in export volume, the export value of pepper increased significantly year-on-year, driven by a high export price. The global black pepper market is projected to grow at a CAGR of 5% from 2020-2026, reaching $5.5 billion in size. In contrast, cocoa futures for March 2022 closed at $2,473 USD/ton, marking a 1.4% decrease, due to concerns about abundant supply. Meanwhile, Mondelez has increased its annual revenue forecast due to rising prices and strong demand from emerging markets.