Vietnam sells more than 223,200 tons of 'black gold', record high revenue

There is still a month left until the end of 2025, but our country has already earned more than 1.5 billion USD - a historical record high thanks to the sale of 223,200 tons of 'black gold'.

According to the Customs Department, in November, Vietnam exported approximately 18,000 tons of pepper, with an estimated value of nearly 119 million USD, a decrease of 4.1% in volume and 5.9% in value compared to the previous month.

However, in the first 11 months of 2025, this commodity, considered Vietnam's "black gold," exported 223,200 tons, earning over $1.5 billion; breaking the historical record of $1.43 billion set in 2016, even though there is still one month left in 2025.

The reason is that the average export price of pepper in the first 11 months of 2025 is estimated at 6,755.1 USD/ton, up 30.5% over the same period last year. Thanks to that, the turnover of this item increased sharply by 24.1% despite the export volume decreasing by 5% over the same period in 2024.

The report on the production, market, import and export of agricultural and forestry products in November and 11 months of 2025 by the Department of Digital Transformation ( Ministry of Agriculture and Environment ) shows that the purchase price of black pepper fluctuated and increased in November, with an increase of 4,000-5,500 VND/kg.

Official pepper export figures have set a new historical record. Photo: Tam An

Accordingly, the price of pepper in Dak Lak and Dak Nong increased by 4,000 VND/kg to 150,000 VND/kg; the price of pepper in Gia Lai increased by 5,500 VND/kg to 149,500 VND/kg.

Pepper prices in Ho Chi Minh City increased by 5,000 VND/kg to 150,000 VND/kg; pepper prices in Dong Nai increased by 4,500 VND/kg, currently at 149,500 VND/kg.

According to the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment, the increase in pepper prices in November was due to news that the US exempted pepper and other spices from reciprocal tariffs. In addition, concerns about a shortage of pepper supply due to the complicated flood situation in key growing areas in the Central Highlands also contributed to the price increase.

On the other hand, in November, Vietnam imported 2,459 tons of pepper, with a turnover of 15.2 million USD. Compared to the previous October, the import volume increased sharply by 47.2% but still decreased by 43.9% compared to November 2024. Notably, Cambodia emerged as the largest pepper supplier in November for our country, with 1,506 tons, accounting for 61.2%.

By the end of November 2025, Vietnam had imported 40,242 tons of pepper, worth 252 million USD; including 34,545 tons of black pepper and 5,697 tons of white pepper.

Compared to the same period in 2024, the imported pepper volume increased by 22% and the value increased by 62.3%. Of which, Brazil continued to lead with 18,956 tons, accounting for 47.1% and increasing by 10.6% over the same period; followed by Cambodia accounting for 27.9% with 11,211 tons, a sharp increase of 65.5%.

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