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30Jul
Black pepper quotation: How to request an accurate quote from Vietnam
When sourcing Vietnamese black pepper, one question often comes up: Why do different suppliers offer different prices for what appears to be the same product? If you've requested a black pepper quotation from several exporters, you've probably noticed that the prices can vary considerably. At first...
29Jul
Black cardamom price in Vietnam: 2026 Harvest update, Market factors & Buying guide
If you're searching for the latest black cardamom price, the answer is more complex than a single number. Unlike globally traded commodities, big cardamom or large cardamom prices change throughout the harvest season and depend on factors such as crop size, weather conditions, product maturity,...
22Jul
Quality control in spice exports: Standards buyers trust before goods leave the factory
A shipment can be fully certified on paper and still fail to earn a buyer's trust. That gap - between having a certificate and proving it applies to the exact goods being shipped - is where most commercial disputes in the global spice trade actually begin....
13Jul
Cinnamon leaves vs tej patta, Indian bay leaves and bay leaves
When sourcing dried aromatic leaves, buyers often receive quotations for cassia leaves, cinnamon leaves vs tej patta, Indian bay leaves and bay leaves as if they were the same product. They are not always the same. These names may refer to different plant species, origins, aromas and...
02Jul
Vietnam Spice Market Update July 2026: What Importers Should Watch
July is not the same sourcing period for every Vietnamese spice. While cassia cinnamon has entered the quieter period between its two main peeling seasons, black pepper is being traded mainly from existing stocks. Star anise is moving from the completed spring crop toward the autumn...
29Jun
VIETNAM BLACK CARDAMOM NEW CROP: HARVEST SEASON UPDATE
Vietnamese black cardamom is approaching one of its most important sourcing windows of the year. As we enter late June, buyers are starting to look more closely at new crop availability, aroma, pod quality, and price direction before confirming their purchasing plans. Unlike major spices such...
23Jun
BLACK PEPPER ORIGINS EXPLAINED: HOW VIETNAM, BRAZIL, INDONESIA, INDIA, AND MALAYSIA PEPPER COMPARE
At first glance, black pepper may look simple. Small dried berries, dark color, spicy taste, and familiar aroma. But for experienced spice buyers, black pepper is never just “black pepper.” The origin matters more than many people think. Pepper grown in Vietnam, Brazil, Indonesia, India, or...
16Jun
Does thicker cassia always mean a higher price?
Many buyers entering the cassia trade assume that thicker bark automatically means better quality and a higher price. However, the reality is not that simple. Thickness alone does not determine quality.
09Jun