Vietnam’s exports of pepper reached US$182.28 million in May 2025, according to figures released by Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. This represents a slight decrease of 1.01 percent compared to April, bringing the year-to-date (YTD) export value to US$690.43 million.
Top Markets and Notable Increases:
- The USA remained the largest market, with exports increasing by 6.19 percent to US$52.37 million, accounting for 26.78 percent of YTD exports.
- Japan saw significant growth of 36.76 percent to US$2.38 million.
- The UK increased by 20.71 percent.
- The Netherlands recorded an 18.63 percent rise.
- Saudi Arabia also showed strong growth with a 25.02 percent increase.
- Thailand and the Philippines registered modest gains.
- The “Other” category saw a substantial 25.34 percent increase.
Explosive Month-on-Month Growth (from lower bases):
- Kazakhstan recorded an astounding surge of 341.38 percent.
- Ukraine exports jumped by 270.04 percent.
- Poland increased by 81.96 percent.
- Belgium saw a 49.92 percent rise.
- South Africa increased by 38.76 percent.
- Singapore registered a 25.07 percent increase.
- Notably, Algeria emerged as a new export market in May with US$1.82 million.
Significant Declines:
- Germany experienced a 15.93 percent decrease.
- India saw a sharp drop of 31.72 percent.
- The UAE exports fell by 28.78 percent.
- South Korea decreased by 23.64 percent.
- Turkey exports plummeted by 24.74 percent.
- Other notable declines were observed in Russia, Pakistan, Canada, Senegal, Malaysia, France, Italy, Australia, Kuwait, Egypt, and Saudi Arabia.
The May data for Vietnam’s pepper exports shows a slight overall dip, but this masks a mixed performance across markets. While major markets like the USA and Japan saw growth, and several smaller markets experienced explosive increases, larger declines in key markets like India, Germany, and the UAE pulled down the overall total.
See also: Agriculture in Vietnam 2025: Exports, Challenges & Industry Trends
Vietnam exports of pepper, May 2025, US$ millions
| May | April | MoM | YTD | % of YTD | |
| Total | 182.28 | 184.14 | -1.01% | 690.43 | 100.00% |
| Other | 30.03 | 23.96 | 25.34% | 0.00 | 0.00% |
| USA | 52.37 | 49.32 | 6.19% | 184.90 | 26.78% |
| Germany | 14.33 | 17.05 | -15.93% | 63.67 | 9.22% |
| India | 12.08 | 17.69 | -31.72% | 53.28 | 7.72% |
| UAE | 6.97 | 9.79 | -28.78% | 26.93 | 3.90% |
| UK | 6.19 | 5.13 | 20.71% | 23.25 | 3.37% |
| Netherlands | 6.06 | 5.11 | 18.63% | 22.28 | 3.23% |
| Egypt | 6.05 | 6.25 | -3.08% | 16.43 | 2.38% |
| South Korea | 4.74 | 6.20 | -23.64% | 23.09 | 3.34% |
| Russia | 4.52 | 5.42 | -16.55% | 16.18 | 2.34% |
| Pakistan | 4.31 | 4.76 | -9.36% | 13.40 | 1.94% |
| Thailand | 4.17 | 3.81 | 9.52% | 19.22 | 2.78% |
| Philippines | 3.34 | 3.20 | 4.54% | 15.70 | 2.27% |
| Turkey | 3.15 | 4.18 | -24.74% | 11.89 | 1.72% |
| Saudi Arabia | 3.02 | 2.42 | 25.02% | 9.29 | 1.35% |
| Canada | 2.60 | 2.78 | -6.38% | 12.36 | 1.79% |
| Spain | 2.49 | 2.42 | 2.94% | 12.37 | 1.79% |
| Japan | 2.38 | 1.74 | 36.76% | 10.07 | 1.46% |
| Senegal | 2.15 | 3.25 | -33.95% | 8.98 | 1.30% |
| Belgium | 1.68 | 1.12 | 49.92% | 4.18 | 0.61% |
| Poland | 1.65 | 0.91 | 81.96% | 6.02 | 0.87% |
| South Africa | 1.39 | 1.00 | 38.76% | 5.06 | 0.73% |
| Singapore | 1.05 | 0.84 | 25.07% | 2.48 | 0.36% |
| Malaysia | 1.01 | 1.30 | -22.39% | 6.89 | 1.00% |
| France | 0.97 | 1.54 | -36.78% | 7.52 | 1.09% |
| Italy | 0.91 | 1.02 | -10.58% | 3.45 | 0.50% |
| Kazakhstan | 0.81 | 0.18 | 341.38% | 1.72 | 0.25% |
| Kuwait | 0.72 | 0.75 | -4.81% | 1.82 | 0.26% |
| Ukraine | 0.65 | 0.18 | 270.04% | 1.87 | 0.27% |
| Australia | 0.48 | 0.84 | -43.30% | 4.32 | 0.63% |
| Algeria | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00% | 1.82 | 0.26% |