Vietnam’s pepper export is showing positive signals as demand from major markets such as the US and China increases again, creating opportunities to enhance the value of Vietnamese pepper and promote sustainable production.

Vietnam’s pepper export records positive signals from international markets

In the first months of 2026, Vietnam’s pepper export has shown positive changes as demand from major markets gradually recovers.

According to recorded data, in the first four months of 2026, Vietnam exported approximately 96.8 thousand tons of pepper, generating nearly 623 million USD, increasing 31.6% in volume and 22.6% in value compared with the same period last year.

This result shows that Vietnamese pepper continues to maintain its position among high-value agricultural export products. The increasing demand from major markets has created additional momentum for pepper export, while opening opportunities for the pepper industry to further enhance product value.

Besides market factors, maintaining stable growing areas and improving cultivation quality are also important foundations to help Vietnamese pepper better meet requirements from international partners.

The US increases pepper imports, creating momentum for pepper export

The US is currently one of the important markets for Vietnam’s pepper export industry.

In the first four months of 2026, Vietnam exported nearly 25 thousand tons of pepper to the US, reaching approximately 178 million USD, increasing nearly 40% in volume and 34% in value compared with the same period last year.

The return of stronger purchasing activities from the US is considered a positive signal for the pepper market. Import demand for year-end and early-year orders may continue supporting Vietnam’s pepper export in the coming period.

This is also an opportunity for the pepper industry to focus more on maintaining stable output, improving pepper quality, and meeting increasingly strict standards from international markets.

China returns and boosts demand for Vietnamese pepper

Besides the US, China is also showing notable recovery in pepper import activities.

According to records, Vietnam’s Vietnamese pepper exports to China in the first four months of 2026 increased by more than 200% compared with the same period last year.

High consumption demand while domestic supply remains limited is considered one of the factors helping the Chinese pepper market maintain strong import demand.

The recovery of major markets such as the US and China is creating more opportunities for pepper export, while also requiring improvements in production stability, from crop care to harvesting and product preservation.

Pepper prices remain positive, creating opportunities for growers

Along with increasing demand from international markets, domestic pepper prices are currently maintained above 140,000 VND/kg.

According to some forecasts, pepper prices may continue remaining at positive levels in the coming period as businesses increase purchasing activities for export plans in the final months of the year.

For farmers, this is the time to continue focusing on pepper garden care, maintaining plant health, and ensuring pepper quality to better capture market opportunities.

Sustainable pepper garden care helps improve pepper value

Although the market is showing positive signals, maintaining stable productivity and improving product quality remain important factors for long-term development.

During the process of pepper garden care, farmers can consider several important factors:

• Providing balanced nutrients according to each growth stage of pepper plants.
• Maintaining healthy roots, well-aerated soil, and suitable drainage conditions.
• Monitoring plant growth conditions to apply suitable care solutions.
• Limiting plant decline after harvesting or during fruit development stages.
• Maintaining consistent pepper quality to better meet market requirements.

Investing in proper pepper garden care not only helps plants maintain stable growth but also contributes to improving the value of Vietnamese pepper in the export supply chain.

Pepper export needs to be linked with sustainable raw material development

The growth of pepper export shows that market demand is creating many opportunities for Vietnam’s pepper industry. However, maintaining long-term advantages requires stable raw material areas and improved production standards.

When farmers focus on pepper garden care, balanced nutrition, and controlling pepper quality, products will have more opportunities to meet requirements from major markets.

For Baconco, every positive signal from the pepper market is a motivation to continue accompanying farmers in improving cultivation efficiency and moving toward more sustainable production.

Conclusion

Vietnam’s pepper export is recording positive signals as demand from major markets such as the US and China increases again. This creates opportunities for the pepper industry to enhance value, expand markets, and strengthen the position of Vietnamese pepper in the international market.

However, to maximize these opportunities, farmers need to continue focusing on pepper garden care, maintaining plant health, and improving pepper quality. When production is developed in a stable and sustainable direction, Vietnam’s pepper industry will have a stronger foundation for long-term growth.

Source: https://www.tintucnongnghiep.com/2026/05/xuat-khau-hat-tieu-bat-tang-my-mua-manh.html