On May 4, 2024, the global pepper market saw a notable increase in prices in Indonesia, with Lampung black pepper and Muntok white pepper priced at 4,757 USD/ton and 6,303 USD/ton respectively, while prices in other countries remained stable. In Vietnam, the domestic market experienced a surge in pepper prices, reaching 100,000 - 101,000 VND/kg, with a significant increase in pepper exports, earning 117 million USD in April 2024, a 40.4% increase in value from the previous year. The average export price of pepper in April also saw a consistent rise, reaching 4,342 USD/ton. Vietnam continues to be a dominant force in the global pepper market, leading in production and exports for the past 20 years.