On January 5, 2023, Vietnam saw an increase in the price of coffee, ranging from 39,600 VND/kg to 40,400 VND/kg, despite global markets showing opposite trends. Meanwhile, pepper prices also rose by 500 VND/kg in several regions. globally, pepper demand is expected to fall in 2022 due to high inflation and China's 'Zero Covid' policy, but prices are higher than 2021, leading to increased import value. Vietnam continues to dominate a significant share of China's pepper imports, despite a decrease in 2022.