The article highlights the significant increase in the prices of black pepper and white pepper in Vietnam, a situation that has led to profitable exports, with the country earning over $1 billion in nine months. The prices are expected to face pressure in Q4 2024 due to the coffee harvest season. The Vietnam Pepper Association anticipates a persistent global pepper supply-demand gap in the next 3-5 years, prompting efforts to connect the Vietnamese pepper industry to control prices and avoid market oversaturation. Additionally, Vietnam's processed pepper exports have seen a surge of over 50% compared to 2023, with the country likely to exceed $1 billion in exports this year due to high prices and favorable market conditions.