Vietnam has seen a significant increase in the price of black pepper in February, with exports reaching 12,550 tons and valued at $43.2 million in January. The country anticipates more active exports in the first quarter due to an abundant harvest. Despite a decrease in the average export price of pepper compared to the previous month and year, the price to the Philippines and Japan saw a tenfold increase. The Netherlands is the largest importer of Vietnam's pepper. Global pepper prices are fluctuating unevenly, with changes in the market depending on the country.