The report provides an overview of Vietnam's domestic and global pepper market trends in January 2025, highlighting decreases in domestic pepper prices despite a rise in export prices in major markets. This period sees a continued decline in global pepper production for the fourth year in a row, with Vietnam and Brazil as the leading exporters amidst increased competition from Indonesia. Vietnam's pepper exports in 2024 experienced a mixed performance, with a notable increase in value despite a decrease in volume. The US emerges as Vietnam's primary pepper importer, making up a significant share of global imports, while China's import of Vietnamese pepper has seen a dramatic reduction, though it has increased its imports from Indonesia. The domestic market has seen stable pepper prices for the past three months, with expectations of a decrease that have not yet materialized.