Domestic coffee prices decreased by 800 to 1,000 VND/kg, reaching 88,700 to 89,200 VND/kg in the Central Highlands. Coffee prices in Dak Lak and Gia Lai currently hold the highest levels nationwide at 89,200 VND/kg after both decreasing by 800 VND/kg. Prices in Lam Dong decreased by 1,000 VND/kg to 88,700 VND/kg.

This correction follows last week's sharp increase, reflecting cautious investor sentiment amid global volatility.

On the international market, Robusta prices in London plummeted, with the March 2026 contract falling by $73/ton to $3,448/ton. This weakness is mainly due to abundant supply and a rise in certified inventories to their highest level in 3.5 months.

In contrast, Arabica coffee in New York and Brazil saw slight declines but remained in high price ranges thanks to unfavorable weather conditions in Brazil, low inventories, and shifts in speculative capital.

Domestic pepper prices also fell by 500 to 1,000 VND/kg, to 140,000 VND/kg. Prices in Dak Lak and Dak Nong (Lam Dong) have fallen most sharply, to 139,000 VND/kg. In Ba Ria Vung Tau (Ho Chi Minh City), prices traded at 138,500 VND/kg, while Gia Lai and Dong Nai fell to 138,000 VND/kg.

On the international market, the export price of Vietnamese black pepper remained around US$6,000 to US$6,100/ton for 500 g/l and 550 g/l grades. Vietnamese white pepper remained at US$8,900/ton, lower than Indonesia's US$9,374/ton and Malaysia's US$12,200/ton.

Despite tightening long-term supply with domestic production projected to decrease by 15% to 20%, the short-term market is under significant pressure from disruptions in the logistics chain.

In particular, geopolitical tensions in the Middle East have caused freight costs to increase three to four times, forcing many export businesses to temporarily suspend accepting orders to the region to avoid cost risks. Globally, the export prices of black pepper from Vietnam, Indonesia, and Malaysia have remained stable.

In the Mekong Delta, rice prices have been relatively stable. Fresh OM 18 paddy has been purchased at 5,700 to 5,800 VND/kg, Dai Thom 8 at 5,700 to 5,750 VND/kg, and OM 5451 at 5,400 to 5,600 VND/kg.

Export prices for raw rice varieties such as Dai Thom 8 remained at 9,200 to 9,400 VND/kg, OM 18 at 8,900 to 9,100 VND/kg, and finished IR 504 rice at 9,500 to 9,700 VND/kg.

In contrast to the sluggish domestic market, Vietnamese rice exports surged. Fragrant rice with 5% broken grains was offered at 400 to 445 USD/ton, an increase of 30 USD/ton. 100% broken grains reached 329 to 333 USD/ton, an increase of 13 USD/ton, while Jasmine rice edged up 5 USD/ton to 435 to 439 USD/ton.

These prices completely outperformed those of Thailand and India, amidst geopolitical conflicts that have slowed down the export activities of competitors.

In the Mekong Delta region, Grade A Thai VIP durian has maintained a price of 160,000 to 165,000 VND/kg, while Grade B durian has fluctuated between 140,000 and 145,000 VND/kg, with substandard and defective durian reaching 25,000 to 55,000 VND/kg.

For Ri6 durian, the purchase price for Grade A has fluctuated from 100,000 to 110,000 VND/kg, and Grade B from 85,000 to 93,000 VND/kg.

Grade A Musang King durian has also maintained a stable price of 130,000 to 145,000 VND/kg depending on quality and warehouse. Grade A Chuong Bo durian has reached 70,000 to 75,000 VND/kg.

Domestic rubber prices have remained unchanged. MangYang Company purchased liquid latex at 458-463 VND/TSC, and mixed coagulated latex at 404-459 VND/DRC.

Binh Long Company fixed the price of latex at the factory at 432 VND/TSC/kg, and mixed latex at a stable 14,000 VND/kg. Ba Ria Company purchased liquid latex at 420 VND/TSC/kg, and raw latex at 18,100 VND/kg.

Phu Rieng Company purchased mixed latex at 390 VND/DRC and liquid latex at 420 VND/TSC.

In contrast to the domestic market, world rubber prices have accelerated sharply. In Japan, the May 2026 contract rose to 383.1 Yen/kg. Notably, on the Osaka exchange, the September contract closed at 393.7 Yen/kg, equivalent to $2.5 USD/kg, setting a 14-month high thanks to the upturn in domestic stocks and expectations of crude oil flows from the Gulf region.

In Thailand and China, rubber futures prices also recorded a similar increase.

Southern Vietnam sees the highest pork prices nationwide.

In the North, purchase prices continued to recover, fluctuating between 63,000 and 65,000 VND/kg, with Hanoi, Bac Ninh, Hai Phong, Ninh Binh, and Hung Yen all reaching a peak of 65,000 VND/kg.

Central Vietnam and the Central Highlands saw a slight increase to around 63,000 to 66,000 VND/kg, with Lam Dong continuing to lead the region.

In particular, the southern region maintained a stable trend but had the highest prices nationwide, ranging from 65,000 to 68,000 VND/kg. Dong Nai and Tay Ninh settled at 68,000 VND/kg, reflecting a stable supply and no significant pressure from the consumer market.

Source: Vitic/ nongthonviet.vn