Vietnam pepper prices seen as stabilising

Vietnamese pepper prices have stabilised after an impressive correction of some 20% in the space of just one month. The International Pepper Community (IPC) noted that local prices in Vietnam were reported to be at  VND 247,500/kg for white pepper. The prices were lower from last weeks, both in local as well as fob, the […]

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Global pepper prices reflect thin supply situation

International pepper prices have shown renewed upward pressure of late on dwindling supply. The IPC said. However, prices of white pepper remain stable during the last two weeks. The International Pepper Community (IPC) observed that local prices in Vietnam were seen to be slightly higher when compared with the previous week…READ MORE

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Pepper price dips compound hesitant tone among buyers

International pepper prices have shown declines of late which has made buyers even more hesitant about covering as they hold out for further possible falls. Vietnam had consistently been the cheapest origin since the new year, with other origins not following. In white pepper there was a differential of around USD1,000 per tonne between Vietnamese […]

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Global pepper demand looks open to debate

THE global pepper market appears to be presenting a confusing demand picture at the moment, with anticipated strong first quarter exports from Vietnam implying a good level of offtake. The merchant recalled that in recent months spot offers on white pepper had commanded a $700 to $800 premium over shipment. Now shipments are starting to […]

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Sluggish purchasing weakens pepper market

INTERNATIONAL pepper prices have been dragged lower by a complete slowdown in demand in the run up to Christmas. Each time Vietnam is seeing the market dropping, more and more of its pepper is coming out. Vietnam pepper prices remained relatively high but were dropping on a daily basis. For example, a 500gpl fair, average […]

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World pepper price trends remain a source of debate

INTERNATIONAL pepper dealers remain divided in their opinion on recent price trends and the likely direction of prices over the coming weeks. There had been quite strong demand for white pepper in recent weeks. There are still industries that need to cover until the new crop in Vietnam will start again…READ MORE

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Pepper price declines raise hopes of a revival in buying

GLOBAL white pepper prices showed significant downward corrections in the week to April 5, raising hopes that demand must pick up as a result. Vietnam white pepper values were now around dong184,000 a kg, which was the cheapest prices for at least nine months. Vietnam has harvested about 70% of its crop so far…READ MORE

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Speculation seen as helping to keep pepper prices firm

THE emergence of increased speculative activity has helped fuel underlying strength in the world pepper market and this looks set to continue. Considering the fact that in Vietnam, white pepper is produced, an eventual price increase of Vietnam pepper will immediately result in an even bigger increase in the prices of white pepper…READ MORE

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Unsteady Vietnam pepper prices see nervous buyers slow trading

INTERNATIONAL pepper trading has been sluggish of late largely because global buyers have been deterred by major fluctuations in prices from Vietnam. Vietnam looks set to remain the dominant supplier on white pepper for the foreseeable future. It goes with quite heavy fluctuations, making buyers scared and making it quite difficult knowing when to act…READ […]

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Vietnam urged to avoid pepper wilt disease setback

VIETNAM’S pepper vines face the risk of being destroyed in future years if preventative measures are not taken against pepper wilt disease. Pepper export prices from Vietnam were also at a peak of $5,500 to $6,000 per tonne for white pepper…READ MORE

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