Avoiding common quality issues in Vietnamese Spice exports
Common quality issues in Vietnamese spice exports include inconsistent grading, excess moisture, contamination, weak traceability, and packaging that cannot protect products during transit. Importers can reduce these risks by setting written specifications before procurement, vetting suppliers, inspecting goods before containerization, and verifying the shipment against approved samples. A structured sourcing...
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Vietnam cinnamon HS code: A practical guide for importers
The main HS codes buyers commonly see for Vietnamese cinnamon are 09061100 and 09061900 for cinnamon that is neither crushed nor ground, and 09062000 for crushed or ground cinnamon. In actual Vietnam cinnamon export documents, both 09061100 and 09061900 are commonly used, so buyers should confirm the code agreed for...
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Cinnamon bark thickness and price: Is thicker always more expensive?
Pick up two pieces of Vietnamese cassia cinnamon and the difference can be obvious.
One piece is thick, dense and heavy in the hand. The other is thinner and curls more tightly as it dries. Which one should cost more?
Many buyers instinctively choose the thicker bark. It seems logical: thicker bark...
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Vietnam tea export in 2026: Market trends, prices and opportunities for buyers
Vietnam remains one of the world's major tea-producing and exporting countries, but the country's tea export market is changing.
In the first seven months of 2026, Vietnam exported 64.48 thousand tonnes of tea worth USD 116.79 million. Export volume decreased by 9.9% compared with the same period in 2025, while export...
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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 glance, it may seem that...
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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, processing quality and export demand....
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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. Not at the port. Not...
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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 end uses. A misunderstanding at...
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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 harvest, while black cardamom is...
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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 as cassia cinnamon or black...
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