Le Viet Anh, Secretary General of the Viet Nam Pepper and Spice Association, stated that India continues to be a key export market for Vietnamese spices in 2026.

As of the end of April, Viet Nam has exported 4,330 tonnes of star anise, generating export earnings of USD 17.1 million. Of this total, exports to India reached 2,785 tonnes, accounting for 64.3% of total export volume. For cinnamon, Viet Nam exported 34,745 tonnes during the first four months of the year, with export revenue reaching USD 89.1 million. India remained the largest market, importing 11,507 tonnes, representing 33.1% of total exports and an increase of 18.1% compared with the same period in 2025.

Although pepper exports showed a downward trend, with exports to India reaching only 3,883 tonnes, down 34.6% year on year, India remains an important market due to its large population and strong demand for spices used in food processing. In addition to spices, Viet Nam's rubber exports to India increased significantly in the first quarter of 2026, reaching 16,274 tonnes valued at USD 32.65 million, up 21.1% in volume and 15.4% in value compared with the same period in 2025. As a result, Viet Nam's share of India's total rubber imports rose from 14.6% to 18.2%, making Viet Nam the third-largest supplier of rubber to the Indian market.