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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...

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...

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...

Harvest may be over, but the market is entering a new phase Over the past few months, Vietnam's major cinnamon and star anise growing regions have been at their busiest. Hillsides were filled with farmers harvesting fresh bark, factories were operating around the clock, and shipments were moving steadily to international...

Vietnam is now entering the peak season of cassia cinnamon harvest, one of the most important periods of the year for both farmers and exporters. Across major growing regions, harvesting activities are in full swing, while processing factories are operating at full capacity to meet increasing export demand. At this stage,...

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...