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FOB vs CIF for Coffee Imports. What Buyers Should Know?

FOB vs CIF for coffee imports is one of the most important decisions international coffee buyers must make when sourcing green coffee beans. At Helena Coffee, based in Dak Lak, Vietnam, we regularly support importers who struggle to understand which shipping term is more cost-effective and safer for their business.FOB vs CIF for coffee imports determines who is responsible for shipping, insurance, and risk during transportation. This choice can directly affect your total landed cost, logistics control, and overall supply …
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Trump Speaks on Coffee Tariffs for the First Time

For the first time, U.S. President Donald Trump has directly addressed coffee tariffs, signaling a potential shift in trade policy that could have major implications for coffee exporters and roasters worldwide — and for Vietnam in particular. Speaking aboard Air Force One, Trump told reporters, “We want to get coffee down a little bit.” The remark marks the first explicit mention of coffee in his broader tariff strategy, which has already disrupted supply chains for key coffee-producing nations including Brazil, Vietnam, …
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How Roasters Can Survive the Tariff Era

In 2025, coffee roasters across the United States are facing one of the most challenging trade environments in decades. With the Trump administration’s new reciprocal tariffs — including a steep 50% tax on goods from Brazil, the world’s largest coffee supplier — the cost of green coffee has soared. For small and specialty roasters, this period represents both crisis and opportunity. While volatility in pricing, logistics, and sourcing has created uncertainty, it’s also forcing businesses to rethink their strategies, innovate, and …
Coffee Price Forecast for January 2026Trading

Coffee Price Forecast for January 2026

After a whipsaw 2025, all eyes are on the Coffee Price Forecast for early 2026. The balance of risks points to slight declines or sideways movement into January as supply normalizes, Vietnam’s robusta harvest expands, and weather models tilt toward a weak, brief La Niña. At the same time, tight exchange stocks, tariffs, and Brazil’s weather could keep volatility elevated. Below is a practical, research-backed outlook you can use to plan purchasing, selling, and hedging.Executive view: Base case vs. risks…
Opportunities for Vietnam Coffee Industry from the Global Price SurgeTrading

Opportunities for Vietnam Coffee Industry from the Global Price Surge

The Vietnam Coffee Industry has entered a critical turning point in 2025. With global prices soaring and demand continuing to rise across Europe, the United States, and Asia, Vietnam is uniquely positioned to benefit. Yet, long-term sustainability will depend on whether the country can shift from raw exports to deep processing, branding, and value-added growth.Strong Export PerformanceAccording to the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment, Vietnam’s coffee export turnover reached more than USD 560 million in July 2025 alone. In the …
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Coffee Prices Update – September 4, 2025

Vietnam’s coffee prices plunged sharply on Sept 4, 2025, down over VND 6,200/kg, while global markets in London and New York saw slight gains.The contrast highlights ongoing volatility, with domestic farmers under pressure even as international futures edge upward.Domestic Coffee Prices Continue to Fall Coffee prices today, September 4, 2025 showed a sharp decline across Vietnam’s Central Highlands. As of 07:03 this morning, farmgate prices dropped by VND 6,200 – 6,500/kg, settling between VND 114,300 – 115,000/kg. Dak Nong: the steepest …
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Impacts of New U.S. Tariff Policies for Vietnam’s Coffee Industry (The End)

In July 2025, the United States implemented a new tariff policy targeting a range of imports from Vietnam — and coffee, one of the country’s most critical export commodities, is at the heart of the impact. Far from being a routine trade adjustment, this 20% tariff on Vietnamese Robusta exports has become a defining moment for the entire coffee industry. As one of the world's top coffee suppliers, Vietnam now faces a fundamental question: how can it maintain global competitiveness …
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Impacts of New U.S. Tariff Policies for Vietnam’s Coffee Industry (P3)

In today’s volatile trade landscape, tariff policies are no longer just trade tools—they are game changers that can make or break an entire industry. For Vietnam’s coffee sector, the newly imposed 20% U.S. import tariff and the looming 40% anti-transshipment penalty represent more than just cost increases. They signal a deep structural challenge, reshaping not only international competitiveness but also squeezing profit margins, disrupting business models, and triggering ripple effects from export hubs down to coffee farms in the Central …
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Impacts of New U.S. Tariff Policies on Vietnam’s Coffee Industry (P2)

As new U.S. tariff measures reshape the global trade landscape, Vietnam’s coffee industry finds itself at a critical inflection point. The ripple effects of a 20% blanket tariff and an additional 40% penalty for suspected transshipment are not just affecting export margins—they are redefining competitiveness in the world’s largest coffee-consuming market. But these tariffs don’t operate in isolation. To fully grasp their long-term impact, one must place them within the broader context of the global coffee market for 2025–2026—a landscape …
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Impacts of New U.S. Tariff Policies for Vietnam’s Coffee Industry (P1)

The new U.S. tariff policy announced in July 2025 is sending shockwaves through Vietnam’s coffee industry. With a 20% tariff now imposed on most Vietnamese exports — including coffee — and a 40% anti-transshipment tariff looming over goods with unclear origin, the business landscape has shifted dramatically. These tariff measures are more than just trade adjustments; they mark a pivotal restructuring of global coffee supply chains and force Vietnamese producers, exporters, and policymakers to rethink their long-term strategies. Executive Summary This report …
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Coffee Price Forecast 2026: Strategic (the end)

Based on the forecasts and analysis of the 2026 coffee price market, there are several key strategic implications and recommendations for stakeholders in the Vietnamese coffee industry. The year 2026 can be seen as a "pivotal" year, where pressure from international regulations like EUDR and the volatility of the commodity market will force the industry to accelerate its transition towards more sustainable, higher-quality production and increased deep processing if it wants to maintain long-term competitiveness and profitability. For Producers (farmers, farms) …
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Coffee Price Forecast For 2026 (P4)

Based on the analysis of supply and demand, macroeconomics, climate, production costs, and other factors, providing an exact coffee price forecast for 2026 is challenging. However, potential price scenarios can be outlined. Global Market Price Forecast (Robusta and Arabica) The year 2026 is likely to see an adjustment in the global coffee market after the high-price period of previous years, especially if production from key countries like Brazil and Vietnam recovers as expected. Robusta Coffee (London Exchange):Base Scenario: With the recovery …