Specifically, in Lam Dong province, coffee prices in Di Linh, Bao Loc, and Lam Ha were trading at VND96,000 per kg. In Dak Lak province, traders in Cu M’gar were purchasing coffee at VND96,600 per kg, while prices in Ea H’leo and Buon Ho stood at VND96,500 per kg. In Dak Nong province, coffee was traded at VND96,600 per kg in Gia Nghia and VND96,500 per kg in Dak R’lap. In Gia Lai province, prices reached VND96,600 per kg in Chu Prong, while Pleiku and La Grai recorded VND96,500 per kg. Meanwhile, in Kon Tum, coffee was being purchased at VND96,500 per kg. Overall, domestic coffee prices increased by VND500–600 per kg, keeping the commodity firmly around the VND96,000 per kg threshold.

As a result, Vietnam’s domestic coffee prices on March 6, 2026 were trading in the range of VND96,000–96,600 per kg.

Coffee prices edged higher for a second consecutive session on March 6 across major exchanges. Traders said the armed conflict in the Middle East has disrupted shipments of coffee from Vietnam to the Gulf region, while also pushing up freight costs for exports to Europe.

During the March 5 trading session, robusta coffee futures for May 2026 delivery on the London exchange rose by 0.46% (USD17 per ton) compared with the previous session, reaching USD3,751 per ton. The July 2026 contract increased 0.3% (USD11 per ton) to USD3,663 per ton.

Meanwhile, on the New York exchange, arabica coffee futures for May 2026 delivery climbed 0.89% (2.55 US cents per pound) to 288.8 US cents per pound. The July 2026 contract rose 0.98% (2.75 US cents per pound) to 283.95 US cents per pound.

According to Reuters, ICE arabica futures climbed in the latest trading session, reaching their highest level in two weeks. Traders noted that the market remains concerned about logistics disruptions stemming from the armed conflict in the Middle East, alongside slowing sales.

Market participants said the conflict has disrupted coffee shipments from Vietnam to the Gulf region and increased transportation costs for cargo bound for Europe.“At the moment, maritime routes from Vietnam to Europe have not yet been directly affected, but freight rates have at least doubled,” a trader in Vietnam’s coffee-growing region said.A trader in Brazil noted that coffee exports from the country—the world’s largest exporter—remain below average levels, as farmers are holding back supplies in anticipation of higher prices.Brazil’s government reported that the country exported 2.36 million bags of coffee in February, down 17% from the same period last year.Meanwhile, the Colombian Coffee Growers Federation (FNC) reported that Colombia’s coffee production—primarily known for its washed arabica—fell 36% year-on-year in February to 869,000 bags (60b kg).

This was significantly lower than the 1.36 million bags recorded in February 2025.The federation’s director, German Bahamon, said the decline in production was mainly due to adverse weather conditions.

In the 12 months through February, Colombia’s coffee output fell 14% to 12.7 million bags (60 kg), compared with 14.8 million bags during the same period a year earlier.Coffee exports from Colombia in February also dropped sharply by 32% to 807,000 bags, down from 1.18 million bags in February 2025.

Cumulative exports over the past 12 months declined slightly by 1% to 12.5 million bags, compared with 12.7 million bags a year earlier. Of this total, exports directly handled by the federation rose 10% to 2.6 million bags, while shipments by other producers fell 4% to 10 million bags.Domestic consumption reached 195,000 bags in February and 2.3 million bags over the 12 months through February.Coffee imports totaled 116,000 bags in February and 1.3 million bags over the same 12-month period.Production from farms managed directly by the federation increased 15% over the 12 months to 2.7 million bags, while output from other growers remained nearly unchanged at 10.2 million bags.

Colombia, known for its high-quality coffee with a smooth flavor profile, has an annual production capacity of around 14 million bags. The South American country is the world’s third-largest coffee producer, after Brazil and Vietnam, with approximately 840,000 hectares under coffee cultivation. Around 540,000 families in Colombia depend on the coffee sector for their livelihoods.

Source: Vitic