India's pepper production is projected to increase by 6% in the 2023/24 crop year, reaching approximately 60,000 tons. Despite this increase, the country is expected to face a pepper shortage as domestic demand is anticipated to exceed 66,000 tons. Meanwhile, Vietnam, the world leader in pepper production and export, is experiencing a decrease in pepper acreage and output due to competition and market fluctuations favoring other crops. This decrease in supply and increase in demand have resulted in higher pepper prices. The Vietnam Pepper and Spice Association (VPSA) has recommended that businesses adjust import and selling prices to avoid price risks, by increasing export prices if domestic pepper prices rise, and by gradual purchasing to avoid impacting prices with large orders.