Vietnamese Pepper The Most Famous Pepper With A Important Milestone

In the spice market of the world, Vietnamese pepper has a certain reputation and is gradually asserting 1st position in the world. Global buyers can receive preferential prices and support on tax and shipping policies when buying pepper from Vietnamese suppliers. In this article we will show you the difference of the Vietnamese pepper compared to other pepper in the world. And how to get the best deal, the best price when buying wholesale Vietnamese pepper will be discussed in the blog.

1. History of development about Vietnamese pepper

In Vietnam, pepper plants were found before the sixteenth century, but it was not until the seventeenth century that they were planted. Pepper is grown in a relatively large area in Phu Quoc and Ha Tien (Kien Giang), Ba Ria-Vung Tau, Quang Tri and Quang Nam….

Currently, the price of pepper in the world and domestic markets has increased, and pepper trees are paying attention to expand the area. Since 1997, the Vietnamese pepper area of the whole country has increased continuously, from 9800ha to 52500 ha, meaning an increase of more than five times.

Vietnamese pepper has been exported to the international market since 2001 until now, and gradually asserted its leading position.

2. Main areas growing Vietnamese pepper

Pepper is grown from Nghe An to the south, a total of 18 provinces has Vietnam pepper growing area over 100ha. Pepper is also grown scatteredly in some other provinces with a total area of about 850ha. 

2.1. Vietnamese pepper grows in Binh Phuoc

Binh Phuoc is a province located in the southeastern region of Vietnam. It is known for its Vietnam pepper cultivation, which is one of the province’s most important agricultural products. Today, Binh Phuoc is one of the largest producers of pepper in Vietnam, It produced 51000 tons of Vietnamese pepper accounting for around 20% of the country’s total pepper output. Binh Phuoc has a total natural land area of ​​685700 hectares, of which agricultural land accounts for 305604 hectares. Binh Phuoc has all the natural characteristics to be suitable for growing and growing Vietnamese pepper

• Soil conditions: Binh Phuoc is one of the provinces with high terrain, less flooded in the rainy season, so pepper – a long-term industrial crop is very suitable and is invested by farmers. And also the province’s soil is rich in nutrients, including iron, magnesium, and phosphorus, which are essential for the growth and development of the pepper plant. Vietnam pepper cultivation is concentrated in the districts of Bu Dop, Bu Dang, and Dong Phu, which have the most favorable soil and climate conditions for growing the crop.
• Climate: Binh Phuoc has a tropical climate with high humidity and abundant rainfall, which is ideal for the growth of pepper plants.  The province also receives a high amount of rainfall, with an annual average of 2000-2500 mm. This level of rainfall is important for pepper plants, as they require a consistent supply of water throughout the growing season. Moreover, the heavy rainfall in Binh Phuoc helps to leach the soil of excess salts, which can be harmful to pepper plants. The climate is suitable for growing and developing Vietnam pepper plants.

Another important factor in the climate of Binh Phuoc is its distinct dry season, which typically lasts from December to April. This dry season is important for pepper cultivation because it allows for the maturation of the pepper fruit, which is harvested in the dry season. During this time, the pepper fruit dries and turns black, which is when it is ready to be harvested.

• Type of Vietnam pepper cultivation in Binh Phuoc: Vietnamese Pepper here is typically grown on small family-owned farms, with each farm cultivating an average of 1-2 hectares of land. The pepper is harvested by hand and then dried in the sun before being processed and sold. The wholesaler/ commercial company will gather the pepper in the province and distribute or export it to the world.

2.2. Vietnamese pepper grows in Ba Ria – Vung Tau

Ba Ria – Vung Tau is one of the major Vietnam pepper producing regions in Vietnam, and its pepper output is significant. According to the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development of Vietnam, in 2020, Ba Ria – Vung Tau province produced around 15000 tons of Vietnamese pepper, accounting for about 10% of the total pepper production in the country.

• Ba Ria-Vung Tau is located in the tropical sub-equatorial climate zone, influenced by monsoon, the total radiation is high and stable, the temperature is high all year round, averaging 27.4 C, the lowest in January (25.7 C) and highest in April (28.0 C), less storms and fog. These are favorable factors for the growth and development of Vietnamese pepper plants.
• Ba Ria-Vung Tau has an area of 63934 ha of basalt red soil (accounting for 32,36%) which has many advantages and great potential for the development of perennial crops such as Vietnam peppers. That’s why this province has a total area of pepper cultivation of about 6000 hectares, with an average yield of 2.5 to 3 tons per hectare.  The area under Vietnam pepper cultivation accounts for 12% of the total land area.
• Type of Vietnam pepper production: the same as Vietnamese pepper in Binh Phuoc. Almost all are cooperative, small-scale of family companies. Ba Ria-Vung Tau is in the Southeast region located in the southern key economic region. This is a place with favorable human resources to develop perennial crops. 
• The majority of the pepper produced in Ba Ria – Vung Tau is black pepper, which is highly valued for its strong flavor and aroma.

2.3. Vietnamese pepper grows in Tay Nguyen

The Central Highlands (Tay Nguyen) has a tropical monsoon climate divided into two distinct seasons, the rainy season and the dry season. The heat and humidity regime is generally suitable for many crops to grow and in accordance with the ecological requirements of pepper plants. The high temperature range of day and night is favorable for the accumulation of aromatic substances for Vietnamese pepper.

In the Central Highlands, the land has hilly terrain accounting for more than 85%, the surface is open, less fragmented, convenient for the organization, management and production of pepper. Most of the laborers work in agriculture and pepper is a job-creating crop, providing the main source of income for tens of thousands of farmers in the area.

2.4. Vietnamese pepper grows in Quang Tri

Quang Tri is affected by the Northeast monsoon, so there is often drizzle lasting from October to February next year, which is quite favorable for pepper plants to grow because the irrigation water source is not exhausted. The soil for pepper cultivation in Quang Tri is mainly red-yellow or yellow-brown soil group developed on basalt.

In addition, Quang Tri has a large population in rural areas, where agriculture is the main occupation. Therefore, the human resource here is abundant, the pepper output is large and the price is reasonable. This is one of the advantages to meet the labor needs of the province in general as well as to develop the Vietnamese pepper agriculture industry in particular.

2.5. Vietnamese pepper grows in Phu Quoc

Phu Quoc district is an archipelago with a total natural land area of 59305ha, of which 7761ha is agricultural land. The land for pepper cultivation in Phu Quoc is mostly reclaimed from hills and mountains, including gray soil on acidic magma, sandstone, gray soil with red-yellow patchy layers and pale yellow soil on sandstone.

In Phu Quoc, there have been positive changes in many economic sectors, especially agriculture, including pepper. Vietnamese pepper is the main crop of the island district, Phu Quoc pepper products have been famous at home and abroad for a long time. In Phu Quoc, pepper is concentrated in three communes: Cua Duong, Cua Can and Duong To.

3. Types of Vietnamese pepper in the market

Pepper in Vietnam is a perennial industrial crop that people focus on cultivating. However, the products supplied to the domestic and international markets have differences in types. Vietnam exports two main types of Vietnamese pepper to the world market:  white pepper and black pepper with the following proportions:

Vietnamese black peppercorns is still the most exported variety with 10298 tons, accounting for 64.3% of the export share. In addition, powdered black pepper reached 2710 tons and accounted for 17,1% of the weight. Vietnamese white peppercorns and powdered white pepper accounted for 12.8% and 5.3% respectively. The rest is a small amount of vinegar soaked pepper, wood, nail head, green, red….

• Exported Vietnamese black pepper: Black pepper is the most exported pepper by Vietnam, in which black peppercorns at 64.3% and powdered black pepper with 17.1%. 

In order to have black peppercorns with the high quality, it is necessary to go through the following stages: Purifying; Sorting by size: After being separated from impurities, black peppercorns is classified into 4 sizes: sized from F2.5 mm – F4.5 mm, from F4.5 mm – F4.9mm, from F4.9mm – F5.5mm, more than F5.5mm, Drying and Packing. Black peppercorns selected for export have sizes from 5 mm to 5.5 mm; the rest is grounded into powdered pepper.

Exported wholesale black peppers needs to comply with some standards according to ASTA or FAQ for maximum moisture content of 15%, maximum impurities of 0.2% and density of 500g/l or more. The lower the percentage of moisture and impurities, the higher the density, the more expensive it will be because these are high quality Vietnamese black pepper. 

• Exported Vietnamese white pepper: In Vietnam, white pepper is exported less than black pepper with the proportion of white peppercorns is 12.8% and white pepper powder is 5.3%.

White pepper when exporting also needs to strictly follow the same standards and go through the same rigorous processes as harvesting black pepper. However, the export price of white pepper in Vietnam is more expensive than black pepper because white pepper has to wait longer to ripen before being harvested.

One point to note when buying Vietnamese pepper powder is that it can be mixed with non-pepper impurities, so check carefully before buying.

4. Price of Vietnamese pepper

Price is always a top concern for buyers because this is a factor that directly affects the profit that buyers can achieve. Let’s see the price of Vietnamese pepper in favor of buyers:

4.1. Price forecast of Vietnamese pepper

The pepper market fluctuates dynamically, so Vietnam’s pepper price will tend to increase in the near future. Compared to last year’s pepper crop, the price increase of pepper this year took place earlier when buyers actively bought in due to concerns that prices would rise higher after the harvest. The prospect of Vietnamese pepper demand is assessed to be relatively positive when countries around the world have responded to the COVID-19 epidemic, reopened restaurants and eateries… pepper seasoning increased again. The demand for pepper in the US in recent years has remained at a high level, while Vietnam has increasingly affirmed its No. 1 position in supplying pepper to the world’s largest consumption market.

4.2. Factors affecting the price of Vietnamese pepper

Many factors have influenced the recent increase and decrease in Vietnam pepper prices such as:

• Logistics of Vietnam: Currently, Vietnam invests a lot in facilities and techniques, so transportation becomes more convenient and faster, thereby reducing storage costs for buyers. Vietnam has a long sea route, so customers can choose a shipping method that suits their financial conditions: Sea freight, air freight… However, the world price of petrol is increasing now. This also causes the transportation price to increase, making the price of Vietnamese pepper reach the end consumer also increase.
• Politics of Vietnam: Vietnam has stable politics, there are no wars or protests, so people’s lives are stable, Vietnamese pepper production is not interrupted, so the supply is always guaranteed for world demand…Therefore, the price of pepper in Vietnam often fluctuates less.
• Policies in Vietnam: Vietnam does not tax agricultural products, so Vietnamese pepper prices are often cheaper than other countries. In addition, the Vietnamese government often supports the people in mobilizing capital, finding cheap fertilizer sources to serve production, etc. Therefore, the price of pepper Vietnamese is closely protected by the government.
• Demand and supply of pepper in the world market: Pepper is usually harvested seasonally and after a few years of planting, pepper can be out of season. In case the pepper exporting countries lose their crops, the supply will not be enough to meet the worldwide demand. This means that pepper is scarce and leads to higher prices.

5. Vietnamese pepper suppliers

Vietnamese pepper is being exported the most in the world in recent years, but not many people know about the official suppliers in Vietnam. Let’s learn basic information about them.

5.1. Classification of Vietnamese pepper suppliers

Vietnam currently popularizes two types of suppliers:

• Vietnamese pepper suppliers with material areas: If you choose to buy pepper from producers with raw material areas, they produce and export pepper themselves. Therefore, the supply from these exporters is abundant and stable, without interruption. These suppliers are concentrated in the Central Highlands and Southeast regions of Vietnam. You can buy the original price from the supplier because they are the focal point and don’t depend on the price and quality of pepper from a third party. You can actively negotiate prices and shipping methods, directly solve problems arising when performing the contract.
• Vietnamese pepper suppliers without material areas: If you buy pepper from a producer that does not have a raw material area, you are buying from a commercial enterprise. In essence, they are intermediaries, buying Vietnamese pepper from farmers and selling it back to exporters. The supply of pepper from these sellers will become more erratic as it depends on the supply from others and the price will often be higher because of intermediaries. The cost of buying Vietnam peppers from these suppliers is often higher because they have to buy pepper from farmers and bring it back for preliminary processing, production and packaging. However, commercial enterprises often buy pepper from many different sources, so the selection criteria are very high and also a variety of products to choose from.

5.2. How to find a supplier of Vietnamese pepper

There are many ways for you to find and work with pepper suppliers from Vietnam, especially in this increasingly developed technology and social network era.

• The way to buy Vietnamese pepper directly: You can go directly to the raw material areas to search for suppliers. The areas that grow a lot of pepper in Vietnam we have mentioned above such as Binh Phuoc, Quang Tri, Phu Quoc…But of course, the manufacturers in Vietnam will focus on the wholesale pepper business, it’s suitable for the one who want to import or export pepper to resell.
• The way to buy pepper in Vietnam indirectly: You can search for pepper in Vietnam suppliers on e-commerce platforms. Most businesses today are expanding their business on digital platforms to reach more potential customers and sell more. Besides that, an official information channel for people is to search for businesses in the list of Vietnamese pepper wholesalers on the Vietnamese government portal or pepper associations such as IPC (International Pepper Community); VPA (Vietnam Pepper Association)….

5.3. How to avoid scamming when buying Vietnamese pepper

Nowadays, there are many bad people who take advantage of the reputation of Vietnamese pepper to sell poor quality products to consumers. Therefore, you need to take precautions to avoid damaging your profits.

•  Check the origin: You need to check the certificates of origin of pepper before paying for the order to make sure the pepper is produced in Vietnam. All Vietnam pepper exported needs to be censored and have a certificate of origin.
• Check the quality of Vietnamese pepper: Especially for powdered pepper, it is easy to add impurities to the finished product. Therefore, you can check the quality of powdered pepper by smelling or tasting. If possible, you can hire experts to check the quality of pepper.
• Get samples of Vietnamese peppers: Buyers can ask sellers to send samples to experience the product quality firsthand. Nowadays, there are many Vietnam pepper exporters willing to send you reference samples but you have to pay for delivery. By this way, you can hold the product in your hand and thoroughly check the actual product 
• Read feedback from other buyers: Reading customer reviews is very crucial and significant. Nearly all Vietnam peppers exporters have websites and sell their goods online. You can read the comments and advise yourself on where to get pepper there. On e-commerce platforms, you may also compare wholesale costs. The reviews left by previous customers are reliable and honest.

5.4. Top 3 best Vietnamese pepper suppliers

With many years of experience in Vietnamese pepper production, we would like to introduce to you some of the leading pepper suppliers in Vietnam.

• Hoan Nghia Viet Agriculture Export is one of the largest agricultural export companies in Vietnam. Established from 1995 until now, Nghia Hoan Viet Agri Export has exported pepper to many major markets in the world and affirmed its position globally. The quality of Nghia Hoan Viet Agri Export’s Vietnamese pepper products is strictly tested in the processes, meeting the output standards according to the FAQ standard. Nghia Hoan Viet Agri Export is a pepper wholesaler in a country with an advantage in pepper cultivation, so the company’s export volume of pepper is large and stable, able to meet all orders around the world.

Contact us:

Website: https://vietagriwholesale.com

Location: Hong Minh Village, Chien Thang Hamlet, Bac Son District, Lang Son Province, Viet Nam.

• Hanfimex Vietnam: Since 2003, Hanfimex Vietnam has  always focused on their mission “For A Healthy Food Chain”. They export Foods and Spices in Vietnam such as Cashew Nuts; Black, White Pepper, Cinnamon, Robusta Coffee, Desiccated Coconuts,…

• Vilaconic Joint Stock Company: Established since 1980, Vilaconic is one of the largest manufacturers and suppliers of all agricultural products with good qualities from Viet Nam and around the world. After 33 years of experience, the company has constantly affirmed brand position in the market and trust with customers.