The article provides an overview of the current state of the global and Vietnamese pepper markets, highlighting the challenges faced due to the Covid-19 situation in China and the global economic outlook. Despite a 26.92% increase in pepper exports in October 2022 compared to the previous month, the first 10 months of 2022 saw a 16.34% decrease in export volume compared to the same period in 2021. The International Pepper Community expects a decrease in global pepper production in 2022, primarily due to demand issues. The article also mentions the current pricing for various pepper types in international and Vietnamese markets.