The US was the largest importer of the Vietnamese spice in the period with nearly 30,500 tonnes, accounting for 26.6% of the total and up 44% year on year. Exports also skyrocketed in some markets such as Italy, Germany, and Russia. Vietnam has promoted pepper export to many traditional markets such as the US, India, Germany, and the Netherlands. Export to many markets increased sharply in both volume and value. According to the Vietnam Pepper and Spice Association, Vietnam's pepper production this year is estimated to decrease by 10% compared to last year./.