After 11 months of 2025, Vietnamese chili pepper exports brought in $102 million. Accordingly, they increased by over 20% in comparison to the same period last year. As a result, they have emerged as the leader in the vegetable export group.
In the first 11 months of the year, Vietnam’s vegetable export turnover reached approximately $380.9 million, up 13.9% year-on-year. The export structure showed a clear differentiation among products, with chili continuing to lead both in scale and growth rate.
The most prominent product was Vietnamese chili, with export turnover of nearly $102 million. It went up 20.1% year-on-year, reaching the highest level in many years. Converted at Vietcombank’s exchange rate, the export value of chili is equivalent to nearly VND 2,650 billion. This result makes chili the largest product in the vegetable group. More specifically, it accounts for nearly 27% of total vegetable export turnover in the first 11 months.
Vietnamese chili pepper exports
Vietnamese chili pepper exports are vailable in China, Laos, and South Korea, with a small portion going to the United States. China is the largest consumer market due to high demand and seasonal differences. Vietnam can produce and export chili year-round, while China has only one or two main harvests, leading it to frequently import to supplement supply.
The preferred chili varieties include “chỉ thiên” chili and “hiểm” chili. They are very hot and flavorful, making them suitable for processing needs.
Mr. Đặng Phúc Nguyên is the Secretary General of the Vietnam Fruit and Vegetable Association. He said chili is the most popular spice in the vegetable group and generates high economic value. China and South Korea particularly favor Vietnamese chili peppers for its distinctive spicy aroma, which surpasses similar products from many other countries. Chili is an important ingredient in dishes such as hot pot and kimchi.
Vietnamese bell chili
Export chili prices fluctuate significantly depending on the season, quality, and market demand. Under normal conditions, prices range from around VND 45,000 to 65,000 per kilogram. However, when supply is tight, prices can rise sharply. At the end of 2025, domestic and export chili prices at times reached VND 120,000–150,000 per kilogram due to traders buying more to fulfill export orders.
Following chili, other vegetables have smaller export scales. Sweet potato reached $32.5 million, up 1.5%, ginger reached $29.4 million, up 30.2%. Garlic saw a high increase of 91.8% but export turnover only reached $21.2 million, indicating a modest scale. On the other hand, cauliflower reached $16.4 million, down 11.1%, while napa cabbage reached $14.8 million, up slightly by 1%.
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