Ho Chi Minh City, Nov. 12 -- Vietnam's pepper and spice exports are expected to reach around 2.4 billion USD in 2026, representing year-on-year growth of at least 10%, according to the Vietnam Pepper and Spice Association (VPSA).

The positive outlook is supported by strong export performance in the first ten months of the year and prospects for the remaining months, despite uncertainties in global markets.

From January to October, Vietnam exported nearly 237,700 tonnes of pepper, earning more than 1.53 billion USD, up 15.2% in volume and 10.3% in value compared with the same period last year.

Asia remained the largest market, purchasing nearly 112,700 tonnes, or 47.4% of Vietnam's total pepper exports, up 15.6% year on year. China was ...