Vietnam’s Share of US Pepper Imports Rises to 79.9%
In the first nine months of 2026, the US imported 68,800 tonnes of pepper, including 54,900 tonnes from Vietnam. Vietnam’s share rose from 69.3% a year earlier to 79.9%. On November 9, domestic purchase prices in Vietnam held at 135,500–138,000 dong per kilogram.
ITC data show that in the first nine months of 2026, the US imported 68,797 tonnes of pepper worth US$524 million, up 7.1% by volume and 6.9% by value year on year. Imports from Vietnam reached 54,939 tonnes, up 23.3%, and Vietnam’s share of US pepper imports rose from 69.3% a year earlier to 79.9%. Over the same period, US imports from India and Indonesia fell 15.2% and 52.1%, respectively.
In September 2026, the US imported 6,797 tonnes of pepper worth US$52.3 million. Import volume fell 4.6% from August but rose 19.7% year on year. Imports from Vietnam totaled 5,212 tonnes, accounting for 76.7% of US imports for the month, down 7.1% from August but up 32.9% year on year. US pepper imports in the third quarter totaled 21,234 tonnes, down 18.5% from the second quarter.
On the morning of November 9, domestic pepper purchase prices in Vietnam held at 135,500–138,000 dong per kilogram, unchanged from the previous day. The purchase price in Đắk Lắk was 138,000 dong per kilogram, while Gia Lai recorded 135,500 dong per kilogram.
On November 9, domestic pepper purchase prices in Vietnam remained at 135,500–138,000 dong per kilogram.（VietVance）
Quotations from the International Pepper Community (IPC) show that black pepper prices in major producing countries were generally unchanged. Vietnam’s export quotations were US$5,950 per tonne for the 500 g/l grade and US$5,995 per tonne for the 550 g/l grade. Black pepper was quoted at US$6,799 per tonne in Indonesia, US$5,700 in Brazil and US$9,100 in Malaysia. Vietnam’s white pepper quotation was US$8,450 per tonne.
On November 9, pepper quotations in Vietnam and other major producing countries were generally unchanged.（VietVance）
Source: VietVance
