Dổi seed is famous for its rich aroma and unique spicy taste. This seasoning of the Northwestern mountainous region is often used to prepare attractive dishes such as grilled meat, sausages, and dipping sauces. The following article by Kamereo will provide you with the latest updates on dổi seed prices as well as the factors affecting the price of this special spice.
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Today’s Dổi Seed Price
Dổi seed prices range from 150,000 to 2,800,000 VND/kg depending on the type. This difference stems from factors such as origin (regular dổi seed, forest dổi seed), processing method (dried, roasted with salt), and origin (imported dổi seed).
For a better understanding of the price of each type of dổi seed, please refer to the detailed price list below:
Type | Price | Unit |
---|---|---|
Regular dổi seed | 150,000 - 200,000 | VND/kg |
Forest dổi seed | 2,000,000 - 2,500,000 | VND/kg |
Dried regular dổi seed | 180,000 - 250,000 | VND/kg |
Dried forest dổi seed | 2,200,000 - 2,800,000 | VND/kg |
Salt-roasted dổi seed | 260,000 - 350,000 | VND/kg |
Imported dổi seed | 350,000 - 400,000 | VND/kg |
(Updated: December 2024)

Note: Dổi seed prices may vary depending on the supplier’s pricing policy, input material costs, transportation costs, applicable promotions, etc.
Why is Forest Dổi Seed So Expensive?
Forest dổi seed is characteristic of the Northwest region and is always favored for its unique flavor and wonderful uses in cuisine. The reason why this product is sold at a high price is because:
- The rarity of forest dổi seed: The dổi tree is a tall, woody tree that grows naturally in the special climate and soil conditions of the Northwestern mountains. This tree grows slowly, taking up to 5 years to bear fruit and over 10 years to achieve stable yields. Each mature dổi tree only yields about 7 to 10kg of fresh seeds per year, equivalent to 2-3kg of dried seeds. Therefore, the output of forest dổi seed is very limited, not enough to meet the increasing market demand.
- The laborious and meticulous harvesting and processing process: Harvesting forest dổi seed requires the ingenuity and experience of indigenous people. Dổi trees are 15 to 20 meters tall with few branches. Therefore, the process of harvesting dổi seeds is quite arduous. After harvesting, the dổi seeds must also undergo a natural drying process and manual shelling, which requires a lot of time and effort.
- Characteristic, attractive flavor: Forest dổi seed possesses a special aroma, a spicy, numbing taste on the tip of the tongue, imbued with the flavor of the mountains and forests. This spice contributes to the appeal of many Northwestern specialties such as buffalo jerky, wild boar, grilled chicken… This unique flavor has made forest dổi seed loved and sought after by many people.

How to Distinguish Glutinous Dổi Seed and Ordinary Dổi Seed
To easily distinguish glutinous dổi seed (forest dổi seed) and ordinary dổi seed (cultivated dổi seed), you can refer to some basic experiences:
Feature |
Glutinous Dổi Seed |
Ordinary Dổi Seed |
Size |
Smaller |
Larger |
Shape |
Plump, firm, slightly glossy |
Less meat, thick shell, dark color |
Aroma |
Fragrant, slightly spicy |
Mild aroma, pungent and unpleasant smell after a long time |
Hardness |
Soft, easy to grind |
Harder |
Reaction when roasted |
Expands and becomes round, attractive aroma |
Less expansion, less aroma |
Use |
As a spice |
For wood |

Kamereo – Optimal Food Supply Solution for F&B Businesses
Kamereo is the leading food supplier for F&B businesses in Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City, Vung Tau, Phan Thiet and neighboring provinces. With direct cooperation with reputable units, Kamereo is committed to bringing quality dổi seed products, clear origin, strict care process, ensuring perfect freshness for all customers.
Some products currently available at Kamereo:
Pointed Cabbage Da Lat
19,000đ/KILOGRAM
22,000đ/KILOGRAM
Cabbage Da Lat
16,000đ/KILOGRAM
18,000đ/KILOGRAM
Cabbage Da Lat (10kg/ Pack)
155,000đ/PACK
174,000đ/PACK
Purple Cabbage Da Lat
35,000đ/KILOGRAM
43,000đ/KILOGRAM
Meizan Premium Flour 500g
9,000đ/PACK
10,500đ/PACK
Novie Frozen Smoked Salmon Sliced 100g
79,000đ/PACK
102,500đ/PACK
Novie Frozen Smoked Salmon Sliced 500g
359,000đ/PACK
436,500đ/PACK
Rocket Napa Cabbage Da Lat
55,000đ/KILOGRAM
70,500đ/KILOGRAM
Napa Cabbage Da Lat
15,000đ/KILOGRAM
19,000đ/KILOGRAM
Napa Cabbage Da Lat (10kg/ Pack)
145,000đ/PACK
167,000đ/PACK
Baby Cucumber Da Lat
18,000đ/KILOGRAM
21,500đ/KILOGRAM
Japanese Cucumber Da Lat
25,000đ/KILOGRAM
30,000đ/KILOGRAM
Cucumber Da Lat
18,000đ/KILOGRAM
20,000đ/KILOGRAM
Cucumber Da Lat (10kg/Pack)
165,000đ/PACK
184,500đ/PACK
Simply Brown Rice Oil 2L
139,000đ/BOTTLE
171,500đ/BOTTLE
Simply Sunflower Oil 2L
129,000đ/BOTTLE
148,000đ/BOTTLE

Maslenitsa Refined Sunflower Oil 2L
139,000đ/BOTTLE
180,000đ/BOTTLE

Simply Canola Oil 1L
61,000đ/BOTTLE
68,500đ/BOTTLE
Lee Kum Kee Sesame Oil 750ml
259,000đ/BOTTLE
312,000đ/BOTTLE
Pietro Coricelli Pomace Olive Oil 5L
809,000đ/PAIL
903,000đ/PAIL
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Conclusion
Above is the latest information on dổi seed prices on the market. Hopefully, the article has helped you grasp the necessary knowledge to choose and buy quality dổi seed at a reasonable price. Don’t forget to update more useful information about the food market, ingredients and business experience right at Kamereo’s F&B Business Tips section!