World pepper prices on March 18, 2023, saw a slight increase in Indonesia but remained stable in other countries. In Indonesia, Lampung black pepper and Muntok white pepper prices increased by 0.34% and 0.35% respectively. However, in Malaysia, the prices of Kuching ASTA black pepper and ASTA white pepper remained stable. Brazil's black pepper ASTA 570 price decreased slightly. In Vietnam, the prices of black pepper 500 and 550 g/l, and white pepper remained unchanged. The Vietnam Pepper Association predicts a 5% increase in domestic pepper production in 2023. Domestically, pepper prices in most areas remained flat, with a slight decrease in Ba Ria - Vung Tau. The area under pepper cultivation in Bu Dop district has decreased by over 50% due to epidemics and low prices.