HCM City, Dec. 8 -- As of the end of November, Vietnam had exported around 225,000 tonnes of pepper, earning more than 1.5 billion USD in revenue.

Although the export volume fell by 4.4% year-on-year, the turnover rose by 24.4% thanks to improved demand and persistently high export prices, according to the Vietnam Pepper and Spice Association (VPSA).

From January to November, the average export price hit 6,618 USD per tonne for black pepper and 8,636 USD per tonne for white pepper, marking an increase of 767 USD and 2,175 USD, respectively, compared to the same period last year.

The US remained Vietnam's largest export market, accounting for 21.7% with 48,849 tonnes, despite a 28% decline. It was followed by the United Arab Emirates (U...