Speaking at the conference, Mr. Vu Ba Phu, Director of the Trade Promotion Department of the Ministry of Industry and Trade, said that Vietnam is still the largest pepper producer and exporter in the world. In 2022, Vietnam's exports are estimated at 220,000 tons, accounting for 55% of the total pepper production worldwide. However, in order for Vietnam's pepper products to affirm their position in the world market in a sustainable way, the pepper industry needs to increase its ability to conform to international standards, especially in aspects such as: chemical residues, economic, social and environmental sustainable production criteria.

“In addition, the pepper industry needs to apply production management, traceability and customer connection technologies. At the same time, reorient the strategy of image building, strategically strengthen presence in key markets, have specific and effective strategies for developing new products into high-end markets. ", emphasized Mr. Vu Ba Phu.

During the two days of the conference, there were 4 working sessions with main contents such as: Overview of the global pepper market, sustainable pepper farming and development strategies according to the market's requirements, and prospects for the future. Vietnamese pepper. In addition, the conference provided training on natural and low-carbon sustainable pepper cultivation techniques, training on some notes on safe plant protection for durian mixed with pepper, management of Pests and diseases on pepper for more than 150 farmers from provinces and cities.

The conference aims to help farmers understand new regulations from the international market leading to the need to adjust farming processes accordingly. This is an opportunity for pepper producers, processors and exporters to exchange experiences, share information and difficulties, and propose solutions to promote sustainable development of the pepper industry. Vietnam. The conference was also an opportunity for delegates to update the requirements and consumer tastes of the import market, thereby helping parties in the supply chain of Vietnam's pepper industry to assess the situation as well as offer business solutions. suitable to meet the needs of the import market.

Hoang Thi Lien, President of the Vietnam Pepper Association, said that the conference is an opportunity to connect and interact between buyers and sellers, as well as an opportunity to promote the image, people and potential of Dak Lak province. key pepper growing localities of the country. According to Ms. Hoang Thi Lien, in order to ensure the value of the pepper industry and develop sustainably, close cooperation is always needed between exporters, processors and producers. Farmers must be placed at the center and farmers need to improve their farming knowledge. In addition, it is necessary to cooperate with businesses in the pepper industry, specifically, it is necessary to encourage businesses to cooperate closely or associate with cooperatives and farmers.

According to information from the Vietnam Pepper Association, the global pepper area is 745,000 hectares in 2021, an increase of 42.8% compared to 2020. In Vietnam, the pepper area decreased significantly due to a sharp drop in prices. impacts of epidemics and climate change, from 152,000 hectares in 2017 to 130,000 hectares in 2021. Over the past decade, Vietnam's pepper industry has experienced a period of ups and downs when it reached its peak near one point in the past decade. 230,000 VND/kg, sometimes the price dropped to 34,000 VND/kg. Currently, the price of pepper is at 60,000 VND/kg. Economists believe that in the coming time, pepper farmers will face a number of challenges such as: unpredictable climate change and pest problems, increasingly strict regulations of important markets as well as important markets. lead to trade barriers.

On this occasion, 32 typical farmers with good production, enterprises and organizations with excellent achievements in production and export cooperation in 2022 were commended at the conference.

According to VNA