Le Duong Spices
Black and White Pepper
Vietnamese black pepper 500–580 g/l with an ASTA-cleaned option, and double-washed white pepper 630 and 650 g/l, machine-cleaned or steam-treated.
Vietnam black pepper supplier
Vietnam is the world’s largest exporter of black pepper. Le Duong supplies black and white pepper from the Central Highlands and the Southeast, cleaned and graded by selected Vietnamese processors. Our team agrees the specification, approves samples, inspects before shipment, supervises loading and prepares the export documents. Pepper is part of Le Duong Spices.
Buyers are spice importers, grinders, packers and food manufacturers. Lower densities suit grinding; higher densities and ASTA-cleaned lots suit whole-pepper retail and demanding markets.
500 g/l550 g/l570 g/l580 g/lASTA-cleanedWhite 630 g/lWhite 650 g/lSteam-treated
Specification
| Parameter | Typical specification |
|---|---|
| Black pepper grades | 500, 550, 570, 580 g/l; ASTA-cleaned option |
| Moisture | 12.5–13% max |
| Foreign matter | 0.2–1% max, depending on grade |
| Light berries | 2–5% max, depending on grade |
| Treatment | Machine-cleaned or steam-treated |
| White pepper | 630 g/l and 650 g/l, double-washed; moisture 12.5–13% max |
Typical specification for reference. Final specification, tolerances, test methods and packing are confirmed in each contract.
Packing & loading
| Item | Typical option |
|---|---|
| Packing | 25 kg or 50 kg PP bags; other packing on request |
| Container load | Roughly 12–14 MT per 20′ container, depending on grade and packing |
| Storage | Cool, dry and ventilated, away from strong odours |
Origin & season
Vietnamese pepper is grown mainly in the Central Highlands and the Southeast, with the harvest from February to May.
- Origin: Vietnam; region stated on the specification sheet.
- Harvest window: February to May.
- Density, moisture and cleanliness checked before packing under our quality process.
Commercial terms
- Incoterms: FOB, CFR, CIF, EXW, FCA or DAP; others on request.
- MOQ: one 20′ container; trial and mixed containers discussed.
- Lead time: confirmed with each offer.
- Samples: type sample before contract, pre-shipment sample from the lot.
- Inspection: SGS, Bureau Veritas or Vinacontrol at your request. See how we work.
What is the difference between FAQ and ASTA-cleaned pepper?
FAQ (fair average quality) pepper is traded by density with limits on moisture, foreign matter and light berries. ASTA-cleaned pepper goes through further cleaning to meet the American Spice Trade Association cleanliness specifications, usually required for the US market. The applicable limits are written into the contract.
Can the pepper be steam sterilised?
Yes, steam-treated pepper is available to reduce microbial load. Target microbiological limits are agreed in the contract and can be verified by laboratory test on request.
When is new-crop pepper available?
The harvest runs from February to May. New-crop shipment periods are confirmed with each offer.
Can you test against EU pesticide MRLs?
Yes. Testing at an accredited laboratory against your destination limits is arranged on request, and the requirements are fixed at the technical alignment stage.
Request black or white pepper prices
Send grade, cleaning standard, packing, quantity and destination port.