Pepper prices in Indonesia saw a slight increase on February 23, with Lampung black pepper and Muntok white pepper rising by 0.18%. However, prices remained stable in other countries, including Malaysia and Vietnam. The export price of white pepper in Vietnam reached 5,700 USD/ton. Looking ahead, China's average import price of pepper is expected to decrease by 10.2% in 2023, while its import price from India is projected to rise by 14.5%. Meanwhile, the domestic pepper market in Vietnam continues to heat up, with prices increasing sharply by 3,500 - 4,500 VND/kg.