AsemconnectVietnam - Vietnam’s domestic coffee prices traded at VND98,500–99,200 per kilogram on the morning of January 23, 2026, an increase of 2,000 VND compared to the previous day, according to Kinhtedothi.

Futures markets moved in opposite directions, with Robusta retreating after a sharp rise in the previous session, while Arabica extended gains as Brazil’s currency strengthened against the U.S. dollar.
In Lam Dong province, coffee prices in Di Linh, Lam Ha and Bao Loc stood at VND98,500 per kg. In Dak Lak’s Cu M’gar district, prices reached VND99,000 per kg, while Ea H’leo and Buon Ho recorded VND98,900. In Dak Nong (Lam Dong province), prices were quoted at VND99,200 per kg, and VND99,100 in Gia Nghia and Dak R’lap. In Gia Lai, prices stood at VND99,000 in Chu Prong and VND98,900 in Pleiku and La Grai. In Kon Tum (Quang Ngai province), coffee traded at VND98,900 per kg.
On global markets, London Robusta futures for March 2026 fell USD52 to USD4,026 per tonne, while the May 2026 contract declined USD41 to USD3,943 per tonne. On ICE New York, Arabica futures for March 2026 rose 0.2 cent to 347.7 cents per lb, while the May 2026 contract gained 0.5 cent to 331.3 cents per lb.
In Brazil, coffee exports reached a record USD15.6 billion in 2025, despite total shipment volumes falling by nearly one-fifth from the previous year, according to the Brazilian Coffee Exporters Council (Cecafe). The decline in volumes was offset by sharply higher prices.
Cecafe President Marcio Ferreira said coffee prices remained elevated throughout 2025, while Brazilian growers continued to invest in technology, innovation and quality, helping to enhance the value of Brazilian coffee on the global market.
Brazil’s coffee exports to the United States were significantly affected by temporary tariff measures last year. Between early August and late November, shipments to the U.S. market fell by as much as 55%. Although tariffs were later lifted on many food products, including coffee, the impact during the tariff period left a clear mark on trade flows.
Looking ahead, Cecafe expected Brazil’s coffee exports to recover in 2026, supported by improved crop prospects.
Vietnam’s coffee exporters brought in an impressive $433.3 million in just the first 15 days of January 2026, thanks to sustained high prices on the global market.
Preliminary data from the General Department of Customs shows that over 89,000 tonnes of coffee were shipped abroad during this period. Compared to the same time last year, export volume rose by 20.6%, while value increased by 8.6%.
Coffee has now overtaken seafood exports ($417 million) to become Vietnam’s second-highest earning agricultural product so far this year, trailing only wood and wood-based products ($657 million).
In 2025, coffee exports soared to a record-breaking $8.92 billion - up 58.8% from the previous year - earning a spot among the top three agricultural exports by value, alongside seafood and wood products.
For the 2024–2025 crop year, Vietnam accounted for just 18% of global coffee export volume. However, the country retained its lead in robusta exports, making up 43% of global robusta shipments.
In the Central Highlands, Vietnam’s coffee heartland, the harvest season is in full swing. Raw coffee beans are being purchased at an average of 99,100 VND per kilogram (approx. $4). While this is notably lower than last year’s peak of 135,400 VND per kilogram, farmers are still enjoying profits of around 50,000–60,000 VND (about $2–2.5) per kilogram sold.
According to the Vietnam Coffee and Cocoa Association (VICOFA), Vietnam’s coffee output for the 2025–2026 crop year is expected to rise by 5–10% compared to the 1.8 million tonnes (approximately 30 million bags) recorded in 2024–2025.
Globally, coffee production is also recovering. The World Bank’s Commodity Markets Outlook projects global output to grow from 175.4 million bags in 2024–2025 to 179 million bags in the following crop year.
As global markets shift from recent price surges to a phase of adjustment and rebalancing, Vietnam’s coffee sector remains resilient.
However, VICOFA warns that the market continues to face challenges such as climate change, rising production costs, tariffs, and stricter requirements for supply chain transparency.
More importantly, global demand for coffee remains strong - especially in the premium and specialty coffee segments. As a result, although prices are likely to decline in 2026, they are not expected to return to past lows.
The World Bank forecasts that arabica coffee prices will drop by 13% in 2026 and another 5% in 2027, supported by production recovery in Colombia. Robusta prices are also expected to cool, though more slowly, with a projected decrease of around 2% per year.
T.Huong
Source: Vitic