Vietnam’s coffee exports recorded strong growth toward the end of 2025, driven by high global prices, tight supply, and steady demand in key markets such as Europe and the United States.
Strong Growth in Volume and Value
Compared with the same period in 2024, this represents:
+16.9% in volume
+60.7% in export value
In the first 15 days of December 2025 alone, Vietnam exported 76.1 thousand tonnes, valued at USD 401.6 million:
Up 101.9% in volume and 83.9% in value compared with the first half of November 2025
Up 51.9% in volume and 47.6% in value compared with the same period in December 2024
These figures highlight the strong year-end momentum of Vietnam’s coffee exports.
Export Prices Remain at Historically High Levels
The average export price of Vietnamese coffee in November 2025 reached USD 5,715 per tonne, slightly down 1.0% month-on-month, but still 2.4% higher year-on-year.
By category:
Robusta: USD 5,125/tonne (+40.8%)
Arabica: USD 6,650/tonne (+91.0%)
Excelsa: USD 5,457/tonne (+17.0%)
Price growth remains the key driver behind the sharp rise in Vietnam’s coffee export value.
Global Market Context Supports Vietnam Coffee Exports
In 2025, global coffee supply continued to face pressure due to adverse weather conditions in major producing countries, particularly Brazil and Vietnam. Meanwhile, consumption remained stable in core markets such as the EU and the US.
As a result, global coffee prices stayed elevated for an extended period, directly supporting the growth of Vietnam’s coffee export revenue.
Export Structure: Robusta Dominates, Processed Coffee Gains Ground
During the first 11 months of 2025, Vietnam’s coffee exports increased across most categories compared to 2024, except Excelsa.
Robusta coffee accounted for 73.8% of total export value, remaining the backbone of Vietnam’s exports
Processed coffee products (instant coffee, roasted and ground coffee) represented 20.3%, reflecting a clear shift toward higher value-added exports
Arabica accounted for a smaller share
The expansion of processed coffee exports has been supported by:
Rising global demand for instant and roasted coffee
Improved domestic processing capacity
Effective utilisation of Free Trade Agreements (FTAs)
Short-Term Price Corrections in Global Markets
Global coffee prices saw a correction toward the end of December due to:
Profit-taking by investors after a prolonged price rally
Improved weather forecasts in Brazil, easing concerns over Arabica supply
On 26 December 2025, Robusta futures on the London exchange:
January 2026 contract fell 12.1% compared with 1 December 2025, to USD 4,012/tonne
March 2026 contract declined 12.6%, to USD 3,858/tonne
Fundamentals Remain Supportive Despite Volatility
Despite recent price declines, market fundamentals remain relatively stable:
Certified coffee inventories on international exchanges are still low
Robusta supply from key producers, including Vietnam and Indonesia, has not shown clear signs of recovery
In Indonesia, adverse weather may disrupt harvesting progress and affect quality
Additionally, coffee farmers in many producing countries remain cautious about selling, limiting supply available to the market.
These factors are expected to support a gradual recovery in coffee prices in the near term.
Domestic Market: Supply Tightens Toward End of Harvest
By late December 2025, Vietnam entered the final stage of the coffee harvest, with market supply lower than earlier in the season.
Domestic Robusta prices followed global trends. On 26 December 2025, coffee prices in Dak Lak, Lam Dong, Gia Lai, and Dak Nong fell by VND 14,200–15,500/kg compared with 1 December, ranging from VND 95,000 to 96,800/kg, depending on location.
As the harvest concludes and domestic supply tightens, prices are expected to receive support for recovery.
Outlook: Growth Based on Value, Not Just Volume
Vietnam’s Coffee Exports in 2025 reflects a clear shift toward value-driven growth rather than volume alone. High prices have opened significant opportunities to increase export earnings.
However, this also underscores the need for:
More stable supply strategies
Continued quality improvement
Stronger positioning in processed and high-value coffee segments
In the coming years, maintaining competitiveness will depend on how effectively Vietnam balances price opportunities with long-term sustainability and quality enhancement.
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