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 of Robusta production from Vietnam and a potential record Robusta output from Brazil , the global Robusta supply could increase significantly. This could exert downward pressure on prices. However, Robusta consumption may be supported by a consumer shift to more affordable products amid global economic uncertainty, as well as the growth of the instant coffee market and at-home consumption.   
    • Base price range forecast: 3,200 – 3,800 USD/ton.
  • Pessimistic Scenario (lower price): If global production recovers more strongly than expected, while a significant slowdown in global economic growth reduces demand, Robusta prices could fall further.
    • Pessimistic price range forecast: 2,800 – 3,200 USD/ton.
  • Optimistic Scenario (higher price): If adverse weather factors (e.g., excessive rain from La Niña in Southeast Asia or drought in other Robusta regions) hinder production recovery, or if demand from emerging markets soars, Robusta prices could remain higher.
    • Optimistic price range forecast: 3,800 – 4,500 USD/ton.

Arabica Coffee (New York Exchange):

• Base Scenario: Brazil’s Arabica production may not recover as strongly as Robusta, or could even continue to be affected by dry weather. Meanwhile, demand for high-quality Arabica remains stable. This could keep Arabica prices at a relatively high level.   
  • Base price range forecast: 200 – 240 US cents/lb.
• Pessimistic Scenario (lower price): If Arabica production from Brazil and other countries (Colombia, Ethiopia, Peru) recovers better than expected, and a weakening global economy reduces demand for premium coffee, Arabica prices could fall.
  • Pessimistic price range forecast: 170 – 200 US cents/lb.
• Optimistic Scenario (higher price): If weather continues to be severely unfavorable for the Arabica crop in Brazil and other major producing countries, while demand remains strong, Arabica prices could rise even higher, surpassing recent peaks.   
  • Optimistic price range forecast: 240 – 280 US cents/lb.

An important factor to note is the possibility that the 2026 coffee market will continue to see a clear separation between the prices of high-quality/specialty coffees and standard commodity coffee. Demand for specialty and high-quality coffee is often less price-sensitive, as consumers in this segment prioritize flavor, origin, and sustainability factors. Therefore, the prices of these coffees may remain at good levels. Conversely, commodity coffee (the majority of Robusta and lower-grade Arabica) will be under greater pressure from large-scale supply and demand fluctuations.

Vietnam Domestic Coffee Price Forecast

The price of unwashed coffee beans in the Vietnamese domestic market (mainly Robusta) will be directly influenced by global Robusta prices, but also governed by domestic factors.

• Base Scenario: If global Robusta prices adjust to the range of 3,200 – 3,800 USD/ton, and the USD/VND exchange rate fluctuates around 25,800 – 26,300, domestic coffee prices could range from 95,000 – 115,000 VND/kg. The specific price will depend on domestic logistics costs, the differential of Vietnamese coffee compared to London prices, and the actual supply and demand situation in the country.   
• Pessimistic Scenario (lower price): If global Robusta prices fall sharply below 3,200 USD/ton, domestic prices could drop below 95,000 VND/kg, possibly to the 80,000 – 95,000 VND/kg range.
• Optimistic Scenario (higher price): If global Robusta prices remain high above 3,800 USD/ton, domestic prices could stay above 115,000 VND/kg, even reaching 115,000 – 130,000 VND/kg.

It is important to emphasize that although global Robusta prices may adjust downwards in 2026 due to a recovery in global supply, domestic coffee prices in Vietnam may not decrease correspondingly. If the VND continues to depreciate against the USD as some forecasts suggest , or if domestic production costs (fertilizer, labor) and logistics costs remain high, the downward price impact in VND terms will be limited. Additionally, if the expected profit margins of purchasing agents and export enterprises increase, this could also keep domestic prices higher relative to the decline in world prices.   

Table 4: Summary of Coffee Price Forecasts for 2026

Note: These price ranges are for reference and may change depending on actual market developments.

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