Think of coffee and you will probably think of Brazil, Colombia, or maybe Ethiopia. But the world's second largest exporter today is Vietnam.
HA NOI – The Viet Nam Pepper Association expects pepper exports to remain stable at high levels this year, amounting to 130,000 tonnes in volume and earning US$900 million.
Vietnam, a major exporter of spices, claims a 5% world market share. In black pepper, the most important crop for Vietnam within this sector, Vietnam has become the world’s largest exporter.