In the first 6 months of 2023, the US imported 33,660 tons of pepper worth $155.63 million, a decrease of 25.7% in volume and 30.3% in value compared to the same period last year. Vietnam was the largest source of pepper for the US during this time, with 26,620 tons imported, worth $117.79 million. Vietnam's pepper market share in total US imports remained stable at 79.1% in the first 6 months of 2023.