World pepper prices decreased slightly in Indonesia but remained stable in other countries on January 18, with prices in Vietnam showing a slight increase. Domestic pepper prices in Vietnam increased to around 79,000 - 82,000 VND/kg, marking the third consecutive session of price increases. Vietnamese pepper exports have been successful, reaching almost 1 billion USD in 2023, and are benefiting from advantages in the competitive market due to trade agreements and increasing demand from countries like the US and China.