Pepper prices in Vietnam have increased by 1,000-2,000 VND/kg in key provinces, with the lowest price being 81,000 VND/kg in Gia Lai province. Meanwhile, Cambodia saw a 452% increase in pepper exports in 2021, with 96.5% of them being exported to Vietnam. The Federation of Pepper and Spices of Cambodia has suggested improving domestic processing capacity and diversifying the market to increase added value for the pepper industry.