Global pepper production by country – 2017
(June 8) – Cambodian pepper output is becoming increasingly important and has a significant impact on Vietnam's pepper prices.
Pepper in Cambodia was planted almost immediately after Vietnam, when Dutch East Indian traders brought Indian pepper to acclimatize to the Far East. Only when the French brought back to Europe did Kampot pepper be known to spice traders and recognized as a high quality pepper.
Despite its long history, Cambodian pepper output has never exceeded 3,000 tons in the past and has dropped significantly because of the 1979 Civil War.
Because pepper prices have been stable since 2005, Cambodian farmers have restored pepper farming and increased their acreage since 2008 to become the world's sixth-largest pepper producer, accounting for about 4% of the total. production, and the country with export volume ranked 4th globally.
With domestic demand estimated at just over 1,000 tons, most of Cambodian pepper production for export. It is estimated that over 75% of the pepper is sold to Vietnam, 20% is sold to Thailand and the rest goes directly to other consuming countries.
Cambodian farmers take care of pepper towards sustainable organic. Most do not use chemical fertilizers, although some can be seen but are not significant. The average yield is relatively high at 4.5-5 tons / ha, some farms reach over 7 tons / ha.
Tbong khmum province, separated from the eastern part of Kampong Cham province, borders with Tay Ninh province in Vietnam, accounting for more than 70% of the current Cambodian pepper area.
Cambodian farmers generally do not store pepper but sell it in 1-2 months after harvesting. Because crop harvest coincides with key pepper production areas in Vietnam, all selling actions affect pepper prices in Vietnam.
Note: The article references Nedspice's 2017 Report.
Source English (giacaphe.vn)
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