Coffee and pepper prices in Vietnam are fluctuating, with coffee prices ranging from 39,900 to 40,800 VND/kg and pepper prices from 82,000 to 85,000 VND/kg. globally, coffee prices have decreased, while Switzerland has increased imports from Brazil and decreased imports from Vietnam. Pepper output in Vietnam and the world is expected to decrease in the next crop year due to depletion of reserves and increased demand. However, the future of the pepper industry is precarious due to manipulation in the domestic market and the need for clean agricultural products.
In Vietnam, farmers are facing high costs and challenges in replanting, with a history of neglect leading to unproductive lands. Awareness of clean agricultural products is increasing, which could lead to higher prices for pepper products. The future of the pepper industry and farmers hinges on their alertness to potential risks and the need to adapt to changing market dynamics.