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...

Understanding how logistics choices impact the quality of Vietnamese spices When sourcing spices from Vietnam, such as cassia cinnamon, star anise, black pepper, ginger, or cardamom, many importers begin with a trial order before transitioning to full-volume purchasing. In most cases, this trial quantity is small, making LCL (Less than Container Load) the...

EXPORTS REMAIN STABLE WHILE HEAVY RAIN RAISES SUPPLY CONCERNS Vietnam’s pepper market continues to show strong momentum as we move through November 2025. Prices remain stable at elevated levels, export demand is holding firm—especially from the United States—and Vietnam’s year-to-date export value has already surpassed the full-year results of 2024. However, domestic...

Vietnam’s Processed Fruits Surge as Healthy Snacking Trends Accelerate.

Vietnam’s processed fruit industry is stepping into a breakthrough phase as global consumers increasingly choose healthier, more convenient snack options. Products like dried mango, crispy dragon fruit, freeze-dried longan and vacuum-fried banana chips are becoming the new symbols of Vietnamese agriculture,...