With around 55% of global production and 60% of global market share, pepper is Vietnam’s current agricultural commodity that can lead the international market.

– In 2017, pepper cultivation area will reach 152 thousand ha, increasing 22.7 thousand ha in comparison with 2016; In particular, the Central Highlands (94,356 ha) and the South East (49,493 ha) are the two largest pepper areas in the country.

– Pepper output in 2017 reached 241.5 thousand tons, up 25.1 thousand tons. Exporting pepper in 2017 reached about 230 thousand tons.