Vietnam’s leading B2B agricultural suppliers for black pepper, white pepper, chili, and other spices

Vietnam quietly pushed out nearly 190,000 tons of black pepper in 2024 alone. Additionally, chili wasn't far behind — the share of exports from January to August increased by 6.1% in volume and 34.8% in value year-over-year, reaching 8,800 tons. White pepper suppliers from Vietnam also held its line — 21,035 tons out the door by August, pulling in $127 million. Most exports of other Vietnamese spices are made up of cinnamon, followed by star anise, cardamom, and ginger. At least, that’s what the reports say.

What matters more? This crop powers most international spice shelves without ever being labeled “Made in Vietnam.” Behind every shipping container is a supply chain that needs clarity. Whether you're sourcing rice for West Africa or black pepper for the EU, Vietnamia gives you the focused insights you need to find the right Vietnamese supplier. The next sections cover Vietnam’s biggest export crops: chili, pepper, and other spices. We’ll show you where it grows, how it moves, and how to source it smart.

Why Vietnam’s regional harvest cycles matter for chili and pepper buyers

Ask any serious spice buyer: Vietnam’s value isn’t just volume—it’s geography. Sourcing chili or pepper from Vietnam without mapping out regional harvest windows is like trading futures without watching the market. Microclimates across Vietnam give you staggered harvests—which means continuity, but only if you time it right. For chili, the southern provinces like the Mekong Delta peak during the dry months (Oct–Apr). After the rains, it’s the northern regions that take over. Same with black pepper—altitude and humidity shift the moisture and push flavor volatility up or down. Vietnam exporters tied to single region risk sudden breakdowns in their supply chain.

Most chili exports from Vietnam are relabeled bulk from unidentified origins

Without regional traceability, you’re paying a premium for mass-mixed remnants. The Mekong Delta is a major hub for chili exports in Vietnam, favored by many bulk chili exporters. The south brings the heat chili buyers are after. An Giang, Dong Thap, Vinh Long, and Tay Ninh lead chili production in southern Vietnam thanks to ideal heat conditions. As the season moves later, central provinces like Binh Dinh, Quang Ngai, and Gia Lai continue supplying the market with mid-harvest volumes. Looking for bold, highland-grown spice? Head north. Lao Cai, Son La, and Ha Giang deliver intense, aromatic flavor that hits different.

You’ll find most of Vietnam’s black pepper supply coming out of Dak Lak, Dak Nong and Gia Lai. Down in Ba Ria–Vung Tau, farmers are producing sun-dried white pepper—low moisture, clean finish, made for tough markets like Japan and the EU. Coffee isn’t the only product Lam Dong exports. In its highlands, small pepper farms quietly meet demand for traceable, specialty-grade spice.

Boost your supply chain with Vietnamia

When I started my first agricultural tours to find new suppliers in Vietnam, I thought it was very interesting that most farmers were still very much stuck to the pre-modern way of reaching foreign markets by utilizing co-ops or brokers. We built Vietnamia to change that. Vietnamia gives farmers a marketing tool to export directly and promote their products without layers of gatekeeping. Vietnam’s agricultural exports are booming—but not all suppliers deliver on quality.