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Crop quality improves in the North while prices soften in Central Vietnam As Vietnam enters the early months of the year, the cassia cinnamon harvest season, locally known as the Spring harvest (Vụ 3) is now underway across key growing regions. For spice importers, this is an important period to understand...

Rising logistics risks, higher costs, let explore how Red Sea disruption affects spice importers? In recent months, disruptions across key maritime routes, particularly the Red Sea, have started to reshape global trade flows. At the same time, rising geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, including concerns around the Strait of Hormuz,...

As the first lunar month begins, the new crop season for several key Vietnamese spices is approaching. For international buyers and spice importers, this period is often one of the most important windows of the year to review sourcing plans for the coming months. Vietnam remains one of the world’s leading...

As January comes to an end, the Vietnamese pepper market continues to move within a narrow range. With Lunar New Year approaching and trading activity slowing, both farmers and buyers are taking a cautious stance. The result is a market that remains stable, supported by supply factors but lacking strong...

Vietnam is well known as a sourcing origin for ginger, but one detail is often overlooked by international buyers: not all Vietnamese ginger is the same. Differences in variety, aroma, size, and processing suitability play a major role in pricing, application, and long-term sourcing success. Understanding the common ginger varieties in...

The year 2025 marked a turning point for Vietnam’s spice industry. Instead of chasing export volume, the market moved decisively toward value, quality, and reliability. Climate volatility, tighter regulations, and changing buyer expectations reshaped how spices were produced, processed, and traded, pushing export value to record levels despite lower overall...

As winter approaches, food and beverage preferences naturally shift. Consumers begin to look for flavors that feel warmer, deeper, and more comforting. Across cultures and cuisines, the same group of ingredients continues to define this season , winter spices. Among the most widely used are cinnamon, star anise, ginger, and black...