According to Secretary General of the Vietnam Pepper and Spice Association Le Viet Anh, pepper remained Vietnam’s leading spice export in 2025, with shipments exceeding 247,000 tonnes, accounting for 59.3% of total spice export volume. While this reflects Vietnam’s central role in pepper processing and re-export, it also highlights a growing shortfall in domestic supply amid sustained global demand. The Vietnam Cashew Association noted that domestic supply currently meets only just over 10% of demand, forcing the industry to import nearly 90% of raw cashew nuts. In 2025, Vietnam’s cashew exports hit a record 5.2 billion USD, but raw material imports surged to around 4.5 billion USD. This trend poses a real risk of supply disruption for Vietnam’s cashew industry, potentially undermining its competitiveness and its position as the world’s leading cashew exporter.

Source: VietNamNet News February 05, 2026 01:30 UTC