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Brazil + Vietnam Pepper Market Intelligence for European Buyers
Week 22| May 2026
Prepared by Brazspice Spices — Dutch-managed global pepper brokerage house specialized in Black, White and Pink Pepper.
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Week 22 | May 2026 -Executive Snapshot
• Vietnam demand remains firm
• Farmer stock holding tightening supply
• El Niño risks continue building
• Freight costs increasing further
• Brazil supply stabilizing
Vietnam – Supply Programs (USD + EUR)
Conventional Steam Sterilized Black Pepper EU
550 g/l — USD 6,670 FOB | EUR 6,140 FOB
570 g/l — USD 6,785 FOB | EUR 6,245 FOB
Organic Black Pepper (EU-FDA)
USD 9,340 FOB | EUR 8,595 FOB
Organic White Pepper (EU-FDA)
630 g/l — USD 12,860 FOB | EUR 11,830 FOB
Vietnam – Supply & Logistics
• El Niño concerns continue increasing
• Freight Asia→Europe estimated around USD 140–220/MT
• June logistics space remains tight
Vietnam exporters continue prioritizing local sourcing due to elevated tariff risks linked to third-country routing.
Brazil – Production & Harvest Trend
Brazil’s production recovery continues supporting export availability into 2026.
Carry-over stocks are gradually replenishing.
Brazil Regional Harvest Detail
Espírito Santo
• drives FOB market direction
• key export region
• strongest shipment activity
Bahia
• complementary supply role
• supports continuity and availability
Brazil vs Vietnam
Vietnam:
• farmer-driven market
• stronger short-term volatility
Brazil:
• exporter-structured
• more stable supply flow
BRAZIL PINK PEPPER
• stable upcoming harvest
• premium EU demand remains strong
• limited supply continues supporting values
Trade, Duties & Regulation
• US tariff policies continue influencing sourcing strategies
• EU quality and MRL controls tightening further
• Freight and compliance remain key procurement factors
Buyer Timing View
• Vietnam tightening supply
• strong demand
• weather risks
• freight stabilizing
• EU regulatory pressure
Buyer Timing View
Structured forward coverage remains recommended ahead of potential H2 tightening.
PRICE BIAS
Short term: Firm
Medium term: Bullish
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