Drought threatens Vietnamese white pepper

WHITE pepper production in Vietnam may suffer as a result of the country’s ongoing droughts although the overall effect on the pepper crop is still not fully known. As Vietnam began producing white pepper only recently, even if the country’s 2005 output falls, the impact on the domestic and international market will be negligible…READ MORE

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Slack demand set to limit cost of white pepper

Generally, white pepper prices might edge a bit higher in the short term, maybe this month. After that, if buyers take a bit of cover that will push the price up, then we’ll see it drift again. Demand for global white pepper has eased this year because buyers have been attracted to competitively priced, good […]

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Vietnamese supplies set to depress white pepper

As a consequence, Vietnam is fast becoming the dominant force in pepper production and exports. This year, Vietnam is expected to have between 5,000 to 8,000 tonnes of white pepper available to ship. Buyers have been very happy with Vietnamese white pepper, particularly in continental…READ MORE

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White pepper values show steep increases

The only reason prices haven’t shot up more is because people are expecting a certain quantity of white pepper from Vietnam this year. Vietnam will produce between 5,000 tonnes and 10,000 tonnes of white pepper from an expected total pepper crop of 90,000 tonnes. New Vietnamese material should start to filter through into the market […]

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Stagnant demand weakens white pepper prices

WHITE pepper prices are expected to maintain the downward trend of recent weeks due to the continued impact of stagnant demand. Vietnamese exports could double to 10,000 tonnes this year from 5,000 in 2003…READ MORE

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White pepper prices remain weak

GLOBAL white pepper producers are expected to continue discounting their offers over the course of the current season in an attempt to stimulate buying interest. The best option at the moment is Vietnamese white pepper, Vietnamese white pepper could be acquired at prices of $2,400 a tonne spot and $2,250 a tonne…READ MORE

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