Vietnam agricultural market on May 26: Coffee prices eased
Tuesday, May 26,2026
AsemconnectVietnam - On the morning of May 26, 2026, Vietnam’s agricultural market saw domestic coffee prices edge lower despite continued gains on global markets. Pepper, durian, and rubber remained broadly stable, while live hog prices recorded a slight uptick.
Domestic coffee prices declined
Domestic coffee prices fell by 300–400 dong per kg compared to the end of last week, ranging from 87,000 to 87,700 dong per kg across the Central Highlands. Dak Nong (Lam Dong) recorded the sharpest decline of 400 dong per kg but still posted the highest purchase price in the region at 87,700 dong per kg. Similarly, Lam Dong and Dak Lak dropped by 400 dong per kg to 87,000 dong per kg and 87,600 dong per kg, respectively. In Gia Lai, prices decreased by a milder 300 dong per kg, trading at around 87,600 dong per kg. In contrast, global markets extended their rally. On the London exchange, July 2026 robusta futures surged by 2.7%, equivalent to 91 USD per tonne, reaching 3,456 USD per tonne. The September contract also gained 65 USD per tonne to 3,310 USD per tonne.
In New York, July 2026 arabica futures rose 2% to 272.35 US cents per pound, while the September contract increased by 1.8% to 264.8 US cents per pound.
Pepper prices held at high levels
Domestic pepper prices remained stable, ranging from 139,000 to 142,000 dong per kg. Dak Lak and Dak Nong (Lam Dong) led the market at 142,000 dong per kg. Ba Ria–Vung Tau stood at 141,000 dong per kg, Dong Nai at 140,000 dong per kg, while Gia Lai recorded the lowest level at 139,000 dong per kg.
Domestic pepper prices remained stable, ranging from 139,000 to 142,000 dong per kg. Dak Lak and Dak Nong (Lam Dong) led the market at 142,000 dong per kg. Ba Ria–Vung Tau stood at 141,000 dong per kg, Dong Nai at 140,000 dong per kg, while Gia Lai recorded the lowest level at 139,000 dong per kg.
On the global market, Indonesian black pepper was quoted at 6,979 USD per tonne, while Brazil’s ASTA 570 held around 6,250 USD per tonne. Malaysia continued to post the highest level among major producers at 9,350 USD per tonne.
Vietnam’s export black pepper prices ranged between 6,100 and 6,200 USD per tonne for grades 500 g/l and 550 g/l. In the white pepper segment, Malaysia reached 12,250 USD per tonne, Indonesia stood at 9,151 USD per tonne, and Vietnam remained stable at 9,000 USD per tonne.
Market analysts noted that limited global supply continued to support pepper prices despite rising logistics costs and geopolitical uncertainties.
Rice trading slowed, raw material prices declined
Rice trading activity in the Mekong Delta remained subdued. While dry paddy supply increased, early Summer-Autumn fresh paddy remained scarce as farmers held back for higher prices.
Rice trading activity in the Mekong Delta remained subdued. While dry paddy supply increased, early Summer-Autumn fresh paddy remained scarce as farmers held back for higher prices.
According to the An Giang Department of Agriculture and Environment, fresh paddy prices for OM 18 and Dai Thom 8 held at 6,500–6,700 dong per kg. OM 5451 was priced at 5,800–6,000 dong per kg, IR 50404 at 5,400–5,500 dong per kg, and OM 34 at 5,100–5,200 dong per kg.
Notably, export-grade raw rice prices declined. OM 5451 fell by 50 dong per kg to 9,500–9,600 dong per kg, while CL 555 dropped by 100 dong per kg to 9,000–9,200 dong per kg. Other varieties such as Dai Thom 8, OM 18, and IR 504 remained largely unchanged.
On the export front, Vietnam’s Jasmine rice was quoted at 524–528 USD per tonne, while 5% broken rice stood at 505–520 USD per tonne, continuing to compete strongly with Thailand (434–438 USD per tonne) and India (342–346 USD per tonne).
Durian prices remained steady
Durian prices stayed flat across key growing regions. In Dong Nai, Thai durian maintained 82,000–87,000 dong per kg for premium grades. In the Mekong Delta, Thai durian grade A was priced at around 87,000 dong per kg, while grade B stood at 67,000 dong per kg. Ri6 grade A held near 50,000 dong per kg, with grade B around 35,000 dong per kg.
Durian prices stayed flat across key growing regions. In Dong Nai, Thai durian maintained 82,000–87,000 dong per kg for premium grades. In the Mekong Delta, Thai durian grade A was priced at around 87,000 dong per kg, while grade B stood at 67,000 dong per kg. Ri6 grade A held near 50,000 dong per kg, with grade B around 35,000 dong per kg.
In Binh Phuoc (Dong Nai), prices were relatively stronger thanks to better quality supply. Thai durian grade A traded between 85,000 and 87,000 dong per kg, while premium varieties such as Musang King ranged from 86,000 to 110,000 dong per kg. Tay Ninh recorded the lowest prices, with Ri6 grade A at only 49,000 dong per kg.
Traders noted that the market remained quiet, with slow transactions largely dependent on quality standards and upcoming export demand.
Live hog prices edged higher in the north and central regions
Live hog prices increased slightly by 1,000 dong per kg in Bac Ninh and Khanh Hoa. Bac Ninh rose to 69,000 dong per kg, matching Hanoi and Hai Phong, while Hung Yen remained the highest in the north at 70,000 dong per kg.
Live hog prices increased slightly by 1,000 dong per kg in Bac Ninh and Khanh Hoa. Bac Ninh rose to 69,000 dong per kg, matching Hanoi and Hai Phong, while Hung Yen remained the highest in the north at 70,000 dong per kg.
In the central and Central Highlands regions, Khanh Hoa’s increase to 68,000 dong per kg narrowed the gap with leading provinces such as Thanh Hoa, Nghe An, Ha Tinh, and Lam Dong, all at 69,000 dong per kg. Gia Lai remained the lowest at 67,000 dong per kg.
Southern markets were stable, with Dong Nai leading at 70,000 dong per kg, Ho Chi Minh City at 69,000 dong per kg, and An Giang and Ca Mau at the lowest level of 67,000 dong per kg.
Rubber prices remained stable
Domestic rubber prices continued to hold steady. Mang Yang Rubber Company purchased latex at 463 and 458 dong per TSC kg for grades 1 and 2. Phu Rieng Rubber Company listed latex at 420 dong per TSC kg and coagulated rubber at 390 dong per DRC kg.
Domestic rubber prices continued to hold steady. Mang Yang Rubber Company purchased latex at 463 and 458 dong per TSC kg for grades 1 and 2. Phu Rieng Rubber Company listed latex at 420 dong per TSC kg and coagulated rubber at 390 dong per DRC kg.
Ba Ria Rubber Company maintained latex prices ranging from 442 to 452 dong per TSC kg depending on concentration, while Binh Long Rubber Company purchased latex at 432 dong per TSC kg.
Globally, markets showed divergence. Japan’s TOCOM and Singapore’s SGX exchanges saw futures contracts move sideways, while the Shanghai Futures Exchange (SHFE) recorded gains of 0.35% to 0.66% for contracts from June to October 2026, with the October contract reaching 17,450 CNY per tonne.
Stronger buying interest from China was expected to support market sentiment in the short term, although the broader outlook remained dependent on global demand.
Source: Vitic
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