On July 4, 2024, the global pepper market saw a decrease in prices, with significant drops in Indonesia and Vietnam's pepper exports. Indonesian Lampung black pepper and Muntok white pepper prices fell slightly, while Malaysian and Brazilian prices remained stable or decreased slightly. Vietnamese export prices for black and white pepper saw sharp decreases. The domestic pepper market in Vietnam and various regions also experienced a sharp decrease in prices, with the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development noting a decrease in pepper area and output, expected to reach its lowest level in the last 5 years due to low prices and unfavorable weather. The Vietnam Pepper and Spice Association reported that farmers are replacing pepper trees with durian due to its higher profitability, and the hot and dry weather is further reducing pepper output.