On March 7, 2023, global pepper prices were mixed, with a decrease in the price of Lampung black pepper in Indonesia and a slight increase in Muntok white pepper, while prices in other countries remained stable. In Vietnam, the export price of black pepper remained at $3,325 - 3,375 USD/ton, and white pepper was priced at 4,880 USD/ton. However, the domestic pepper price in Vietnam remained stable. The article also discusses the challenges and limitations of the Vietnamese pepper market, including lack of transparency and pressure to meet technical barriers of importing countries.
Additionally, the article highlights the decline in pepper production in India, attributed to high labor costs, adverse weather conditions, and shifting agricultural preferences, with the country expected to produce 53,500 tons in the 2022-2023 crop, a decrease from 57,000 tons in the previous crop.