Brazil Trade Business Group

08/06/2026

BRAZSPICE PEPPER MARKET DASHBOARD
Week 24 | Brazil + Vietnam Pepper Intelligence for European Buyers

Indicator Status:
Vietnam Prices Firm
Brazil Prices Stable to Firm
Freight Rising
EU MRL Compliance Tightening
Weather Risk El Niño Watch
Pink Pepper Harvest Underway
Supply Availability Tightening
Market Bias Firm → Bullish

This week in the market: what really mattered.

Vietnam delivered its strongest five-month export start on record, exporting 122,583 MT (+21.7% YoY) between January and May.

Demand remains resilient across the US, Europe, and Asia, while tightening farmer stocks, weather uncertainty, and rising input costs continue supporting prices.

Key developments:

• USA remains the largest buyer
• UAE, Turkey, Germany and Netherlands continue expanding purchases
• Turkey +88.9%, Canada +132.6%, Thailand +99.4% YoY growth
• China remains active but highly opportunistic, with irregular buying patterns

Today Vietnam offers:

Pesticides Guarantee - EU + 180$/mt
Conventional Steam Sterilized Black Pepper EU

550 g/l — USD 6,580 FOB | EUR …….. FOB
570 g/l — USD 6,690 FOB | EUR ……...FOB
Organic Black Pepper (EU-FDA) — USD 9,405 FOB | EUR ……. FOB
Organic White Pepper (EU-FDA) 630 g/l — USD 12,950 FOB | EUR …...FOB

Brazil Perspective
Brazil continues strengthening its position as a strategic diversification origin.

• Espírito Santo remains the export engine
• Brazil is benefiting as buyers diversify away from tighter Southeast Asian supply

Unlike Vietnam’s farmer-driven market, Brazil offers a more structured and predictable export flow.

Pink Pepper

Brazil’s harvest is underway.
Premium European demand remains firm, while supply continues limited and quality-sensitive.
EU Compliance & MRL

Update
Stricter pesticide residue limits (MRLs) continue impacting exports into Europe.
Demand for compliant, traceable, and steam sterilized supply programs continues increasing across industrial buyers.

Buyer Strategy

• Secure Q3–Q4 coverage selectively
• Diversify origin exposure
• Prioritize compliance-ready suppliers

The market remains stable-to-firm with limited evidence of significant downside pressure.

📄 Full Weekly Pepper Market Insight:
https://brazspice.com/market-insight

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For more than 25 years, Brazspice Spices has been in business with importers, brands, and manufacturers.

Brazspice Spices specializes exclusively in black, white, and pink pepper, delivering international buyers consistent quality, compliant processing, and origin-diversified supply across Brazil, Vietnam, and selected origins worldwide.

Need spot cargo or long-term supply? Delivering quality across five continents. Let’s plan your next shipment.
Contact us - https://brazspice.com/contact-us

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Warm regards,
Marcellus Giovanni Trade Director
Brazspice Spices - https://brazspice.com/home

01/06/2026

Brazspice Weekly Pepper Market Insight – Week 23
Brazil + Vietnam + International Pepper Intelligence for European Buyers

A trend we’re watching closely right now.

The pepper market is quieter this week — but not weaker.

Vietnam spot demand has slowed as buyers wait for clearer signals from geopolitics, freight, and Q3 planning. Domestic prices eased slightly from around 141,000 VND/kg to near 140,000 VND/kg, equal to approx. USD 5.38/kg or EUR 4.95/kg farm-gate equivalent.

Export benchmarks remain elevated:

• Vietnam black pepper 500–550 g/l: USD 6,100–6,200/MT
• Vietnam white pepper ASTA: around USD 9,000/MT
• Brazil ASTA 570: around USD 6,100/MT

Vietnam

Export pace slowed in mid-May, with buyers in “pause and assess” mode. Weather is mixed: higher temperatures remain a concern, while improving rains support soil moisture but may complicate drying and local logistics.

Vietnam continues moving toward steam sterilized, organic, and certified pepper — raising average export value and strengthening long-term partnership opportunities.

Brazil

Brazil is gaining strategic weight.

Espírito Santo remains the main export driver, with Bahia supporting continuity. Brazil’s stronger 2026 production outlook and stable ASTA 570 levels make it increasingly relevant for EU buyers seeking diversification away from Asia-only sourcing.

Pink Pepper

Brazil’s upcoming pink pepper harvest remains stable, with premium EU demand firm and supply still limited.

Buyer Strategy

Where we see opportunity:

• use quiet weeks for selective coverage
• diversify Brazil + Vietnam origins
• prioritize certified and processed supply
• monitor EU MRL tightening and freight shifts

The market is stable-to-firm — but still structurally supported.

📄 Full report:
https://brazspice.com/market-insight

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For more than 25 years, Brazspice Spices has been in business with importers, brands, and manufacturers.

Brazspice Spices specializes exclusively in black, white, and pink pepper, delivering international buyers consistent quality, compliant processing, and origin-diversified supply across Brazil, Vietnam, and selected origins worldwide.

Need spot cargo or long-term supply? Delivering quality across five continents. Let’s plan your next shipment.

Contact us - https://brazspice.com/contact-us
Subscribe to our Market News: https://brazspice.com/market-insight

Warm regards,
Marcellus Giovanni Trade Director
Brazspice Spices - https://brazspice.com/home

25/05/2026

Brazspice Weekly Pepper Market Insight – Week 22
Brazil + Vietnam Pepper Market Intelligence for European Buyers

What to watch this iweek.

The global pepper market continues shifting from a harvest-driven market into a supply-security market.

Vietnam demand remains firm across the US, EU, and Asia, especially for forward contracts into late 2026 and 2027, while tightening farmer stock positions continue limiting nearby availability.

Vietnam domestic prices remain steady around:

141,000–144,000 VND/kg
≈ USD 5.75–5.90/kg
≈ EUR 5.30–5.45/kg

Export prices remain firm:

• FAQ Black Pepper 500–550 GL → approx. USD 6,100–6,250/MT
• White Pepper ASTA → approx. USD 8,900–9,100/MT

🌏 Key Market Drivers

• El Niño risks continue building across Vietnam’s Central Highlands
• Lower rainfall and irrigation pressure could reduce next crop yields further
• Freight costs Asia→Europe continue rising, now estimated around USD 140–220/MT
• June shipping space to EU/MED remains tight

At the same time, Vietnamese exporters are sourcing increasingly from local farmers rather than relying on imported raw material due to elevated US tariff pressure on third-country routing.

🇧🇷 Brazil Perspective

Brazil remains strategically important for EU buyers seeking diversification and more stable export flow.

Espírito Santo continues driving FOB availability and shipment pace, while Bahia supports continuity and balance.

Brazil’s 2025/26 crop recovery continues improving stock replenishment, while mechanization investments help offset labor shortages.

🌸 Pink Pepper

Brazil’s upcoming pink pepper harvest remains stable, with premium European demand continuing firm.

Supply remains limited and quality-driven.
Buyer Strategy

Where we still see opportunity:

• securing structured H2 2026 coverage
• diversifying Brazil + Vietnam origins
• adding freight and lead-time buffers into Q3 planning

The market remains firm — and increasingly selective.

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For more than 25 years, Brazspice Spices has been in business with importers, brands, and manufacturers.

Brazspice Spices specializes exclusively in black, white, and pink pepper, delivering international buyers consistent quality, compliant processing, and origin-diversified supply across Brazil, Vietnam, and selected origins worldwide.

Need spot cargo or long-term supply? Delivering quality across five continents. Let’s plan your next shipment.

Contact us - https://brazspice.com/contact-us

Warm regards,
Marcellus Giovanni Trade Director
Brazspice Spices - https://brazspice.com/home

18/05/2026

Brazspice Weekly Pepper Market Insight – Week 21
Brazil + Vietnam Pepper Market Intelligence for European Buyers

Who’s winning (and losing) this week—and why.

The global pepper market is becoming increasingly divided between buyers securing long-term coverage early and those still relying on spot availability.

Vietnam’s supply outlook continues tightening:

• 2026 crop forecast now 15–20% lower YoY
• Carryover inventories remain low
• Farmers continue holding stock

At the same time, demand is accelerating aggressively:

• US imports +121% month-on-month
• China +134.7%
• Egypt, Canada & Philippines also increasing purchases

Vietnam domestic prices remain firm around:

141,000–144,000 VND/kg
≈ USD 5.75–5.90/kg
≈ EUR 5.30–5.45/kg

The market is no longer driven only by current harvest availability — it is increasingly pricing future scarcity.

🇧🇷 Brazil Perspective

Brazil continues positioning itself as a stabilizing origin for EU buyers.

Espírito Santo remains the core export region, driving FOB availability and shipment pace, while Bahia supports continuity and diversification.

Brazil’s structured exporter-driven supply model contrasts with Vietnam’s more reactive farmer-led market.

Mechanized harvesting is also beginning to expand in Brazil as producers respond to labor shortages and rising collection costs.

🌸 Pink Pepper

Brazil’s upcoming pink pepper harvest remains stable, with premium EU demand continuing firm.

Supply remains limited and quality-sensitive.

Trade & Logistics

• Middle East freight disruptions continue pushing shipping costs sharply higher
• EU MRL tightening continues influencing buyer strategy
• Vietnam increasing imports from Brazil and Cambodia to offset domestic shortage

Buyer Strategy

Where we still see opportunity:

• securing structured H2 2026 contracts
• diversifying Brazil + Vietnam origins
• building additional freight and lead-time buffers into Q3 planning

The market remains firm — and increasingly selective.

📄 Full analysis & trade implications:
https://brazspice.com/market-insight

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For more than 25 years, Brazspice Spices has been in business with importers, brands, and manufacturers.

Brazspice Spices specializes exclusively in black, white, and pink pepper, delivering international buyers consistent quality, compliant processing, and origin-diversified supply across Brazil, Vietnam, and selected origins worldwide.

Need spot cargo or long-term supply? Delivering quality across five continents. Let’s plan your next shipment.

Contact us -https://brazspice.com/contact-us
Subscribe to our Market News https://brazspice.com/market-news

Warm regards, Marcellus Giovanni Trade Director
Brazspice Spices - https://brazspice.com/home

11/05/2026

Brazspice Weekly Pepper Market Insight – Week 20
Brazil + Vietnam Pepper Market Intelligence for European Buyers

A trend we’re watching closely right now.

Global pepper markets are entering a more strategic phase, where tight supply and buyer positioning matter more than short-term price fluctuations.

Vietnam delivered its strongest export start in years: 97,403 MT exported in the first 4 months of 2026 (+31% YoY). But high exports should not be confused with easy availability.

👉 Supply remains tight.
👉 Farmers continue holding stock.
👉 Prices remain firm for a reason.

Vietnam domestic prices are currently around:

141,000–144,000 VND/kg
≈ USD 5.75–5.90/kg
≈ EUR 5.30–5.45/kg

🌏 What’s driving the market?

• China imported +289% more Vietnamese pepper YoY
• US remains largest buyer despite 20% tariff framework
• Long-term contracts for 2026–2027 increasing
• Strait of Hormuz disruptions continue pressuring freight costs

The market is no longer reacting only to current harvests — buyers are increasingly positioning around future supply risk.

🇧🇷 Brazil Perspective

Brazil continues to provide stability in a volatile global market.

Regional Harvest Detail

Espírito Santo
• main export driver
• shapes FOB availability
• sets export market tone

Bahia
• complementary supply region
• supports continuity and availability

Unlike Vietnam’s more reactive farmer-driven market, Brazil remains structurally more stable and predictable.

🌸 Pink Pepper

Brazil’s upcoming pink pepper harvest is expected to remain stable, with strong premium demand continuing across European specialty markets.

Supply remains limited and quality-driven.

Trade & Regulation

• EU Regulation 2026/876 tightening MRL requirements
• US Section 301 review may reshape Q3 buying strategies
• Freight and compliance remain major procurement factors

Buyer Strategy

We continue to see opportunity in:

• securing structured H2 2026 coverage
• diversifying Brazil + Vietnam origins
• prioritizing compliance-ready suppliers

The market remains firm — but increasingly selective.

📄 Full analysis & trade implications:
https://brazspice.com/market-insight

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For more than 25 years, Brazspice Spices has been in business with importers, brands, and manufacturers.

Brazspice Spices specializes exclusively in black, white, and pink pepper, delivering international buyers consistent quality, compliant processing, and origin-diversified supply across Brazil, Vietnam, and selected origins worldwide.

Need spot cargo or long-term supply? Delivering quality across five continents. Let’s plan your next shipment.

Contact us -https://brazspice.com/contact-us
Subscribe to our Market News https://brazspice.com/market-news

Warm regards, Marcellus Giovanni Trade Director
Brazspice Spices - https://brazspice.com/home

11/05/2026

Brazspice Weekly Pepper Market Insight – Week 20
Brazil + Vietnam Pepper Market Intelligence for European Buyers

A trend we’re watching closely right now.

Global pepper markets are entering a more strategic phase, where tight supply and buyer positioning matter more than short-term price fluctuations.

Vietnam delivered its strongest export start in years: 97,403 MT exported in the first 4 months of 2026 (+31% YoY). But high exports should not be confused with easy availability.

👉 Supply remains tight.
👉 Farmers continue holding stock.
👉 Prices remain firm for a reason.

Vietnam domestic prices are currently around:

141,000–144,000 VND/kg
≈ USD 5.75–5.90/kg
≈ EUR 5.30–5.45/kg

🌏 What’s driving the market?

• China imported +289% more Vietnamese pepper YoY
• US remains largest buyer despite 20% tariff framework
• Long-term contracts for 2026–2027 increasing
• Strait of Hormuz disruptions continue pressuring freight costs

The market is no longer reacting only to current harvests — buyers are increasingly positioning around future supply risk.

🇧🇷 Brazil Perspective

Brazil continues to provide stability in a volatile global market.

Regional Harvest Detail

Espírito Santo
• main export driver
• shapes FOB availability
• sets export market tone

Bahia
• complementary supply region
• supports continuity and availability

Unlike Vietnam’s more reactive farmer-driven market, Brazil remains structurally more stable and predictable.

🌸 Pink Pepper

Brazil’s upcoming pink pepper harvest is expected to remain stable, with strong premium demand continuing across European specialty markets.

Supply remains limited and quality-driven.

Trade & Regulation

• EU Regulation 2026/876 tightening MRL requirements
• US Section 301 review may reshape Q3 buying strategies
• Freight and compliance remain major procurement factors

Buyer Strategy

We continue to see opportunity in:

• securing structured H2 2026 coverage
• diversifying Brazil + Vietnam origins
• prioritizing compliance-ready suppliers

The market remains firm — but increasingly selective.

📄 Full analysis & trade implications:
https://buff.ly/577hLjW

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For more than 25 years, Brazspice Spices has been in business with importers, brands, and manufacturers.

Brazspice Spices specializes exclusively in black, white, and pink pepper, delivering international buyers consistent quality, compliant processing, and origin-diversified supply across Brazil, Vietnam, and selected origins worldwide.

Need spot cargo or long-term supply? Delivering quality across five continents. Let’s plan your next shipment.

Contact us -https://buff.ly/zcofStt
Subscribe to our Market News https://buff.ly/TtYJGi9

Warm regards, Marcellus Giovanni Trade Director
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04/05/2026

Brazspice Weekly Pepper Market Insight – Week 19

Brazil + Vietnam Pepper Market Intelligence for European Buyers

What to watch next week.

Global pepper markets continue to tighten, with supply constraints building while buyers move earlier into forward coverage.

Vietnam farm-gate prices moved to 143,000 VND/kg (+0.7%), equivalent to approx.:

👉 USD ~5.80/kg | EUR ~5.35/kg (raw, farm-gate equivalent)

Key drivers:

• Strong demand from US & EU, especially for 2026–2027 contracts
• US tariff refunds boosting liquidity and trade confidence
• El Niño risk → potential 15–20% global supply reduction
• Freight rising again (+3%)

Middle East demand remains weak due to Iran-related disruptions.

🇧🇷 Brazil Perspective

Brazil continues to provide stability in a tightening global market.

Regional Harvest Detail:

• Espírito Santo → main export driver, setting market tone and shipment flow
• Bahia → complementary supply, supporting availability and continuity

👉 Espírito Santo drives pricing and export rhythm
👉 Bahia supports supply balance

Unlike Vietnam’s reactive farmer-driven market, Brazil operates with structured and gradual supply flow.

🌸 Pink Pepper

• upcoming harvest stable
• structurally limited supply
• strong EU premium demand

Trade & Regulation

• US tariff refunds → demand acceleration
• EU MRL Regulation (2026/876) → compliance critical
• buyers moving earlier into forward coverage

Buyer Strategy

Where we see opportunity right now:

• secure H2 2026 volumes early
• use short-term dips selectively
• diversify Brazil + Vietnam
• prioritize compliant supply

📄 Full report:
https://brazspice.com/market-insight
Subscribe to our Market News https://brazspice.com/market-news

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For more than 25 years, Brazspice Spices has been in business with importers, brands, and manufacturers.

Brazspice Spices specializes exclusively in black, white, and pink pepper, delivering international buyers consistent quality, compliant processing, and origin-diversified supply across Brazil, Vietnam, and selected origins worldwide.

Need spot cargo or long-term supply? Delivering quality across five continents. Let’s plan your next shipment.

Contact us -https://brazspice.com/contact-us

Warm regards,
Marcellus Giovanni Trade Director
Brazspice Spices - https://brazspice.com/home

04/05/2026

Brazspice Weekly Pepper Market Insight – Week 19
Brazil + Vietnam Pepper Market Intelligence for European Buyers

What to watch next week.

Global pepper markets continue to tighten, with supply constraints building while buyers move earlier into forward coverage.

Vietnam farm-gate prices moved to 143,000 VND/kg (+0.7%), equivalent to approx.:
👉 USD ~5.80/kg | EUR ~5.35/kg (raw, farm-gate equivalent)

Key drivers:
• Strong demand from US & EU, especially for 2026–2027 contracts
• US tariff refunds boosting liquidity and trade confidence
• El Niño risk → potential 15–20% global supply reduction
• Freight rising again (+3%)

Middle East demand remains weak due to Iran-related disruptions.

Brazil Perspective
Brazil continues to provide stability in a tightening global market.

Regional Harvest Detail:
• Espírito Santo → main export driver, setting market tone and shipment flow
• Bahia → complementary supply, supporting availability and continuity

👉 Espírito Santo drives pricing and export rhythm
👉 Bahia supports supply balance

Unlike Vietnam’s reactive farmer-driven market, Brazil operates with structured and gradual supply flow.

🌸 Pink Pepper Brazil
• upcoming harvest stable
• structurally limited supply
• strong EU premium demand

Trade & Regulation
• US tariff refunds → demand acceleration
• EU MRL Regulation (2026/876) → compliance critical
• buyers moving earlier into forward coverage

Buyer Strategy
Where we see opportunity right now:

• secure H2 2026 volumes early
• use short-term dips selectively
• diversify Brazil + Vietnam
• prioritize compliant supply

📄 Full report:
https://brazspice.com/market-insight
Subscribe to our Market News https://brazspice.com/market-news

==========================================

For more than 25 years, Brazspice Spices has been in business with importers, brands, and manufacturers.

Brazspice Spices specializes exclusively in black, white, and pink pepper, delivering international buyers consistent quality, compliant processing, and origin-diversified supply across Brazil, Vietnam, and selected origins worldwide.

Need spot cargo or long-term supply? Delivering quality across five continents. Let’s plan your next shipment.

Contact us -https://brazspice.com/contact-us

Warm regards,
Marcellus Giovanni Trade Director
Brazspice Spices - https://brazspice.com/home

27/04/2026

Brazspice Weekly Pepper Market Insight – Week 17
Brazil + Vietnam Pepper Market Intelligence for European Buyers

Market Signal

Vietnam’s market remains firm but cautious, with domestic prices stabilizing around $5.35 USD and €4.54 EUR/kg.

The key signals:

• US import tariffs on Vietnam pepper now at 0%, with refunds underway → accelerating US demand
• 2026 crop forecast −15–20%, reinforcing tightening supply outlook
• Farmers increasingly holding stock, limiting immediate export availability
• Market entering a selective buying phase, not a weak one

At the same time:

• Strong demand from US, China, EU continues
• Regulatory improvements (Dispatch 32/CD-TTg) support long-term compliance confidence
• Freight stabilizing slightly but still a factor

Brazil Perspective (Upgraded)
Production & Harvest Trend

Brazil’s pepper sector remains structurally stable, supported by consistent production across Espírito Santo and Bahia.
Harvest flow is gradual and controlled, with no signs of aggressive selling.
Market Position (Strategic Role)

Brazil continues to play a key role for European buyers:

• shorter transit routes
• lower logistics risk vs Asia
• stable supply behavior

Brazil vs Vietnam (Key Insight)
Unlike Vietnam’s farmer-driven and reactive market:

👉 Brazil operates with more structured supply flow, creating:

• less volatility
• more predictable availability
• stronger role in diversification strategies

Buyer Strategy

Where we see opportunity right now:
• Lock in H2 2026 volumes early
• Use short-term corrections for coverage
• Diversify origin (Brazil + Vietnam)
• Prioritize compliant supply programs

📄 Read the condensed briefing and download the full Weekly Pepper Market Insight: https://brazspice.com/market-insight

20/04/2026

Brazspice Weekly Pepper Market Insight – Week 17

Brazil + Vietnam Pepper Market Intelligence for European Buyers

Global pepper markets this week reflect a balance between tightening supply, evolving demand, and shifting trade conditions across Brazil and Vietnam.

Brazspice Spices is a Dutch-managed global pepper brokerage house specialized exclusively in black, white, and pink pepper, supporting international buyers with structured supply programs across Brazil, Vietnam, and selected origins.

Market Signal

Vietnam prices edged higher this week, supported by tightening post-harvest supply and continued strong demand from EU, US, and China.

The market is entering a post-harvest tightening phase, where:

• farmers reduce selling
• exporters focus on confirmed contracts
• available export volumes tighten

At the same time:

• El Niño risk is building a weather premium into forward pricing
• geopolitical tensions (Middle East / US–Iran) are increasing commodity stockpiling behavior
• freight shows early signs of easing, but uncertainty remains

Brazil Perspective

Brazil continues to provide a stable and strategically critical origin for European buyers:

• shorter Atlantic shipping routes
• lower logistics exposure
• reliable diversification vs Vietnam

Pink pepper remains:

• structurally limited
• quality-driven
• strongly positioned in premium markets

Trade & Regulatory Insight (NEW ROTATION)

• EU pesticide regulations tightening (Aug 2026) → accelerating forward buying
• Vietnam retains competitive position in EU imports
• Brazil benefits from stable trade flows into Europe
• Import duties remain relatively neutral, but compliance costs rising

Predictive Market View

Current signals indicate:

• tightening supply into Q2–Q3
• sustained demand across key markets
• increasing forward contract activity

👉 Market direction remains firm to bullish

Trader Watch

• Post-harvest tightening Vietnam
• Strong global demand
• Weather risk premium building
• Freight stabilizing but uncertain
• EU regulatory-driven buying

Buyer Strategy

Build coverage progressively.

Buyers should consider:

• phased purchasing
• origin diversification (Brazil + Vietnam)
• forward positioning ahead of regulatory tightening

📄 Read the condensed briefing and download the full Weekly Pepper Market Insight:
https://brazspice.com/market-insight

Brazspice Spices
Dutch-managed global pepper brokerage house