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Vietnam agricultural market – May 28, 2026: Robusta coffee surged 

 Thursday, May 28,2026

AsemconnectVietnam - Vietnam’s agricultural markets on May 28, 2026 recorded a strong upswing in coffee prices, driven by gains on the London exchange. Meanwhile, rice and rubber maintained stable trading, while durian and live hog prices edged lower under supply pressure.

Coffee rose by 700 dong per kg
Coffee prices rose across both domestic and international markets. In Vietnam’s Central Highlands, farmgate prices increased by 700 dong per kg compared to the previous session, lifting the general range to around 88,000–88,600 dong per kg. Dak Nong (Lam Dong area) recorded the highest level at 88,600 dong per kg, followed by Dak Lak and Gia Lai at 88,500 dong per kg. Lam Dong (former province) traded at 88,000 dong per kg, the lowest in the region, but still marked a notable increase.
On the global market, London-traded Robusta coffee futures for July 2026 delivery rose by $63 per tonne, or 1.82%, surpassing the $3,500 per tonne mark. The September 2026 contract gained $67 per tonne to reach $3,377 per tonne. On the New York exchange, Arabica for July delivery increased by 1.65 US cents per pound to 274 US cents per pound, while the September contract rose to 266.35 US cents per pound.
Pepper prices stayed flat domestically, mixed globally
Domestic pepper prices remained stable, ranging between 137,000 and 142,000 dong per kg. Dak Lak and Dak Nong maintained the highest level at 142,000 dong per kg. Ba Ria–Vung Tau recorded 139,000 dong per kg, while Dong Nai and Gia Lai shared the lowest level at 137,000 dong per kg.
Globally, pepper prices showed mixed movements. According to the International Pepper Community, Indonesian black pepper rose by over 3%, or $211 per tonne, to $7,190 per tonne, while Muntok white pepper gained $129 per tonne to $9,280 per tonne. In contrast, Brazil’s ASTA 570 black pepper declined by $50 per tonne to $6,200 per tonne. Prices in Malaysia and Vietnam remained unchanged, with Vietnam’s export black pepper at $6,100–6,200 per tonne and white pepper at $9,000 per tonne. The divergence reflected differences in short-term supply and selling pressure across producing regions.
Rice trading remained slow
In the Mekong Delta, fresh paddy prices stayed firm. High-quality varieties such as OM 18 and Dai Thom 8 were quoted at 6,500–6,700 dong per kg. OM 5451 held 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.
In the processed segment, OM 5451 paddy remained at 9,500–9,600 dong per kg, while finished IR 504 rice traded at around 10,750–10,900 dong per kg.
Export prices were steady, with Jasmine rice quoted at $528–532 per tonne, 5% broken fragrant rice at $505–520 per tonne, and 100% broken rice at $337–341 per tonne. These levels remained significantly higher than Thailand’s 5% broken rice at $440–444 per tonne and India’s at $342–346 per tonne.
Durian prices softened
Durian prices in southern procurement hubs declined slightly following early seasonal rains. Ri6 grade A fell to 46,000–51,000 dong per kg depending on location. In the Mekong Delta, Thai durian VIP grade A stood at 83,000 dong per kg, while grade B was at 65,000 dong per kg. Ri6 grade A ranged from 46,000 to 48,000 dong per kg.
In Binh Phuoc (Dong Nai area), prices remained the highest regionally, with Thai VIP grade A at 83,000–85,000 dong per kg and Ri6 grade A at 50,000–51,000 dong per kg. Other areas such as Dong Nai (former) and Tay Ninh recorded Ri6 grade A at around 49,000 and 47,000 dong per kg, respectively.
Premium varieties such as Musang King held at 85,000–90,000 dong per kg, while Black Thorn grade A remained at a peak of 125,000 dong per kg in the Mekong Delta.
Live hog prices edged down in the South and Central regions
Live hog prices declined slightly in parts of Central and Southern Vietnam, bringing the nationwide range to 67,000–70,000 dong per kg.
Northern Vietnam remained the most stable region, supported by steady demand. Hung Yen held the highest level nationwide at 70,000 dong per kg, while Hanoi, Hai Phong, and Bac Ninh traded at 69,000 dong per kg. Other provinces hovered around 68,000 dong per kg.
In the Central and Central Highlands regions, prices softened as supply improved. Provinces including Hue, Da Nang, Quang Ngai, Gia Lai, and Khanh Hoa dropped to 67,000 dong per kg, while Thanh Hoa and Nghe An maintained the regional high at 69,000 dong per kg.
In the South, Dong Nai—Vietnam’s key livestock hub—declined from 70,000 to 69,000 dong per kg, still the highest in the region. Dong Thap, An Giang, and Ca Mau remained at the lower end at 67,000 dong per kg.
Domestic rubber prices remained stable
Domestic natural rubber prices were largely unchanged. Ba Ria Rubber Company purchased latex at 420 dong per TSC per kg, with raw rubber at 18,100 dong per kg. Phu Rieng quoted 420 dong per TSC for latex and 390 dong per DRC.
Mang Yang Rubber Company maintained latex purchasing prices at 458–463 dong per TSC, while Binh Long reported 505 dong per TSC per kg for latex and 18,000 dong per kg for raw rubber.
On Asian exchanges, rubber prices were mixed. Shanghai futures for June delivery fell 0.8% to 17,295 yuan per tonne, while butadiene rubber dropped 1.8% to 14,460 yuan per tonne. In contrast, Japan’s June rubber contract rose 0.8% to 392.6 yen per kg, supported by higher crude oil prices. On Singapore’s SICOM exchange, the June contract declined 1% to 220.8 US cents per kg.
Source: Vitic

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