Agricultural product prices on May 7: Pepper prices slightly decreased, coffee prices were stable.

DNVN - On May 7, 2025, agricultural product prices recorded mixed developments when coffee remained high after a previous slight decrease, while pepper decreased by 500 - 1,000 VND/kg compared to yesterday. Particularly in Dak Lak, pepper prices remained stable.

Illustration photo. Photo: Internet

Coffee price developments in the international market

At the London exchange, at 5:00 a.m. on May 7, 2025, the price of Robusta coffee closed the session slightly down, down from 20 - 35 USD/ton compared to the previous day, fluctuating between 5,042 - 5,359 USD/ton. Specifically, the July 2025 delivery term was priced at 5,256 USD/ton; the September 2025 term was 5,201 USD/ton; the November 2025 term was 5,140 USD/ton and the January 2026 term was recorded at 5,051 USD/ton.

Meanwhile, the price of Arabica coffee on the New York floor on the morning of May 7, 2025 increased slightly, with an increase of 1.60 - 2 cents/lb, fluctuating between 363.05 - 394.00 cents/lb. Specifically, the July 2025 term was recorded at 389.85 cents/lb; the September 2025 term was at 383.75 cents/lb; the December 2025 term was at 375.45 cents/lb and the March 2026 term was at 368.65 cents/lb.

For Brazilian Arabica coffee, the closing price continued to increase from the previous session, ranging from 457.00 - 501.40 USD/ton. Specifically, the May 2025 term was priced at 501.40 USD/ton; the July 2025 term was 489.15 USD/ton; the September 2025 term was 477.30 USD/ton and the December 2025 term recorded 459.50 USD/ton.

Domestic coffee remains stable

In the domestic market, the price of Central Highlands coffee on the morning of May 7, 2025 was stable at a high level, after a slight decrease in the previous session. The average price is currently around 128,600 VND/kg.

Specifically, coffee prices in Dak Lak are at 128,500 VND/kg, Lam Dong 128,200 VND/kg, Gia Lai 128,500 VND/kg and Dak Nong 128,700 VND/kg.

Earlier this week, domestic coffee prices fell sharply, losing an average of VND1,300/kg to VND128,600/kg. This has many farmers worried about the possibility of a repeat of the 2024 scenario, when prices peaked at VND134,400/kg in late April, then dropped to VND90,000/kg in May, and had to wait until November to recover.

Despite the volatility in the domestic market, coffee exports in the first four months of 2025 still recorded positive results. According to the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment , export turnover reached 3.78 billion USD, up more than 51% over the same period last year, mainly due to a sharp increase in selling prices. The average export price reached 5,698 USD/ton, up 67.5% over the previous year, including roasted and instant coffee.

Robusta coffee supplies from Vietnam in the first quarter of 2025 decreased, contributing to supporting prices in the current context. According to the General Department of Customs, coffee exports in the first quarter of 2025 decreased by 15.3% compared to the same period last year, reaching only 495,780 tons.

Pepper prices continue to decrease slightly

Domestic pepper prices updated at 5:00 a.m. on May 7, 2025 recorded a decrease of 500 - 1,000 VND/kg compared to yesterday, except for Dak Lak, where pepper prices remained stable at 155,000 VND/kg.

Specifically, pepper price in Gia Lai decreased by 500 VND/kg, currently at 153,500 VND/kg. In Ba Ria - Vung Tau , pepper price decreased by 1,000 VND/kg, currently at 154,000 VND/kg.

Pepper prices in Binh Phuoc also decreased by VND1,000/kg, currently purchasing at VND154,000/kg. Meanwhile, pepper prices in Dak Nong decreased by VND500/kg, currently reaching VND155,000/kg.

Pepper prices on the international market

According to the International Pepper Community (IPC), the world pepper market remained stable at 5:00 a.m. on May 7, 2025, but black pepper prices in Malaysia decreased by 100 USD/ton compared to previous sessions.

Specifically, the price of Indonesian Lampung black pepper is currently at 7,372 USD/ton, the price of Muntok white pepper is at 9,985 USD/ton. In Malaysia, the price of ASTA black pepper is at 9,200 USD/ton and the price of ASTA white pepper is at 11,900 USD/ton.

Brazilian pepper prices have not fluctuated much, currently reaching 6,800 USD/ton. The Vietnamese pepper market remains stable, with 500 g/l black pepper at 6,700 USD/ton, 550 g/l at 6,800 USD/ton and white pepper at 9,700 USD/ton.

Increased demand while supply has decreased has put pressure on pepper prices, which are expected to remain high in the medium and long term.

In the US market, Vietnam remained the largest pepper supplier in the first two months of 2025, accounting for more than 60% of total imports. However, this proportion decreased compared to the same period last year, when it accounted for nearly 79%. Meanwhile, Indonesia increased its market share from 6.45% to more than 20%.

The average imported pepper price from Vietnam reached 7,465 USD/ton, the highest among major suppliers, up nearly 59% over the same period in 2024. In contrast, the price from India was the lowest, only 6,735 USD/ton.

To maintain their position in the global market, Vietnamese enterprises need to focus on improving product quality, focusing on green and organic standards to meet increasingly stringent demands.

Lan Le

Source: https://doanhnghiepvn.vn/kinh-te/gia-nong-san-ngay-7-5-gia-ho-tieu-giam-nhe-ca-phe-on-dinh/20250507084122375