On May 23, 2025, the global pepper market experienced a slight price increase in Indonesia, with Lampung black pepper and Muntok white pepper prices rising marginally. Meanwhile, prices in Malaysia, Brazil, and Vietnam remained stable. In Vietnam, domestic pepper prices were unchanged, but the country's pepper exports to the UK saw a significant increase in both volume and value during the first quarter of 2025, with Vietnam becoming the largest supplier to the UK, accounting for over half of the imported volume and nearly 60% of the value.