In July 2025, Vietnam exported 38,000 tonnes of coffee to the EU, worth over USD200.5 million. This represented a 12% decline in volume and 17% in value compared to June, but still an increase of 38% in volume and 44% in value year-on-year.
For the first seven months of 2025, exports reached 447,300 tonnes, valued at USD2.55 billion, up 16% in volume and 82.2% in value compared to the same period in 2024. The EU accounted for 36% of Vietnam’s total coffee export turnover in July and 43% in the first seven months, higher than the 39% share in 2024, confirming the EU’s growing importance as a key market thanks to EVFTA. · Germany remained the largest importer in July 2025, with USD47 million (9,500 tonnes), down 23% in value and 18.6% in volume from June, but up 6% in value and 3% in volume year-on-year. Germany accounted for 34.2% of Vietnam’s total coffee export turnover to the EU. The average export price was USD4,930.91/tonne, up 3% year-on-year. In the first seven months, exports reached 158,970 tonnes worth USD870 million, up 31% in volume and 103.5% in value year-on-year, with an average price of USD5,477.17/tonne (+56%).
· Italy ranked second, with USD40.77 million (7,350 tonnes) in July, up 6.5% in value and 10% in volume compared to June, and surging 111% in value and 80% in volume year-on-year. Italy accounted for 17.6% of Vietnam’s EU coffee export turnover. The average price was USD5,039/tonne, up 17.24% year-on-year. In Jan–Jul 2025, exports reached 85,000 tonnes worth USD449.8 million, down 6.6% in volume but up 52% in value year-on-year, with an average price of USD5,287.42/tonne (+62.9%).
· Spain ranked third, with USD39.7 million (7,509 tonnes) in July, down 29% in value and 23.8% in volume from June but up 16.4% in volume and 16.41% in value year-on-year. Spain accounted for 17.3% of Vietnam’s EU coffee exports. The average price was USD5,659.31/tonne, down 6.6% year-on-year. In Jan–Jul 2025, exports totaled 77,048 tonnes worth USD443.5 million, up 7.41% in volume and 62.3% in value, with an average price of USD5,756.5/tonne (+52%). · Unroasted, non-decaffeinated coffee beans ranked first, with USD168.2 million in July 2025, down 17% from June but up 49% year-on-year, accounting for 90% of Vietnam’s EU coffee exports. In Jan–Jul 2025, exports of this category reached USD2.294 billion, up 91% year-on-year.
· Extracts and concentrates ranked second, with USD22.1 million in July, down 2.2% from June but up 112% year-on-year, accounting for 6% of EU-bound coffee exports. In Jan–Jul, exports totaled USD158.8 million, up 64% year-on-year.
· Decaffeinated coffee ranked third, with USD9.6 million in July, down 40% from June and 23% year-on-year, accounting for 3% of Vietnam’s EU coffee exports. In Jan–Jul, exports reached USD93.1 million, up 36.3% year-on-year.
In summary, despite a month-on-month decline, exports of green beans and extracts still showed strong growth year-on-year, reflecting the growing competitiveness of Vietnam’s higher-quality coffee products in the EU market. However, decaffeinated coffee exports fell sharply in July. · Market Structure: Compared with the pre-EVFTA period, the structure of exports to EU members has shifted. Germany, Italy, and Spain remain the top three importers, though market shares have changed: Germany’s share fell from 36% to 34%, Spain remained stable, Italy’s share dropped from 22% to 16%, while Belgium’s rose from 7% to 8%.
· Export Prices: According to Vietnam Customs, the export price of Vietnamese coffee to the EU has nearly tripled, from USD2,000/tonne in January 2020 to nearly USD6,000/tonne in July 2025.