Coffee prices dropped sharply on selling pressure
Domestic coffee prices fell by 800 dong/kg in the Central Highlands, pushing procurement levels down to around 87,200–87,800 dong/kg.
Dak Nong (Lam Dong) remained the highest-priced area despite the decline, with prices at 87,800 dong/kg. Dak Lak and Gia Lai both slipped to 87,700 dong/kg after a series of previous gains. Meanwhile, Lam Dong (former province) posted the lowest level at 87,200 dong/kg.
On global markets, bearish sentiment prevailed. On the ICE Futures Europe (London), July 2026 robusta futures fell 1.34%, or 47 USD/tonne, to 3,472 USD/tonne, while the September contract declined by 38 USD/tonne to 3,339 USD/tonne.
On the ICE Futures U.S. (New York), July arabica dropped 1.51% to 269.85 US cents/lb, and the September contract lost 1.6% to 262.1 US cents/lb.
Domestic pepper prices held steady
Domestic pepper prices remained stable at around 137,000–142,000 dong/kg, with Dak Lak and Dak Nong (Lam Dong) holding the top level at 142,000 dong/kg.
Ba Ria–Vung Tau (HCMC) traded at 139,000 dong/kg, while Dong Nai and Gia Lai shared the lowest level at 137,000 dong/kg.
Globally, prices showed limited movement. According to the International Pepper Community, Indonesian black pepper stood at 7,190 USD/tonne, Brazil ASTA 570 at 6,200 USD/tonne, and Malaysia at 9,350 USD/tonne.
Vietnam’s export black pepper remained steady at 6,100–6,200 USD/tonne for 500g/l and 550g/l grades. White pepper prices were reported at 9,280 USD/tonne (Indonesia), 12,250 USD/tonne (Malaysia), and 9,000 USD/tonne (Vietnam).
Market participants said demand from the U.S. and Europe remained supportive despite the lack of major price breakthroughs.
Rice market was steady with slow trading
Rice prices in the Mekong Delta were stable but trading slowed, as early Summer-Autumn paddy supplies began to emerge while traders remained cautious.
Fresh paddy prices were reported as follows:
· OM 18 and Dai Thom 8: 6,500–6,700 dong/kg
· OM 5451: 5,800–6,000 dong/kg
· IR 50404: 5,400–5,500 dong/kg
· OM 34: 5,100–5,200 dong/kg
Rice prices:
· OM 5451: 9,500–9,600 dong/kg
· CL 555 export grade: 9,000–9,200 dong/kg
· IR 504: 8,400–8,550 dong/kg
· OM 18: 8,700–8,850 dong/kg
· Dai Thom 8: 9,200–9,400 dong/kg
· OM 380 and Soc Thom: 7,500–7,600 dong/kg
Finished IR 504 rice ranged between 10,090–10,750 dong/kg. Bran prices declined by 100 dong/kg to 7,600–7,800 dong/kg, while broken rice remained steady at 7,600–7,700 dong/kg.
The Vietnam Food Association reported export prices as follows:
· Jasmine rice: 528–532 USD/tonne
· Fragrant rice 5% broken: 505–520 USD/tonne
· 100% broken rice: 337–341 USD/tonne
Thailand’s 5% broken rice was quoted at 440–444 USD/tonne, while India’s stood at 342–346 USD/tonne.
Durian prices plunged
Durian prices fell sharply as warehouses in Dong Nai and Cai Lay simultaneously cut purchasing prices.
In the Mekong Delta:
· Thai durian grade A: 70,000 dong/kg
· Grade B: 50,000 dong/kg
· Ri6 grade A dropped to 40,000–43,000 dong/kg
· Grade B fell to 25,000 dong/kg
In Binh Phuoc (Dong Nai):
· Thai grade A: 70,000–72,000 dong/kg
· Ri6 grade A: 40,000–42,000 dong/kg
· Musang King grade A: 75,000–80,000 dong/kg
Other regions also recorded similar declines, reflecting oversupply pressure.
Live hog prices edged down in the North
Live hog prices remained broadly stable nationwide at 67,000–68,000 dong/kg, though northern regions saw slight declines.
Bac Ninh and Hung Yen dropped by 1,000 dong/kg to 68,000 dong/kg, while most other provinces held steady.
Central and southern regions showed no significant changes, with trading remaining stable.
Domestic rubber prices stayed stable
Domestic rubber prices were unchanged, with companies maintaining procurement levels.
Globally, rubber markets showed mixed movements across Asian exchanges.
On the Tokyo Commodity Exchange, October 2026 contracts rose 1.92% to 417 yen/kg, while Shanghai’s Shanghai Futures Exchange recorded gains across contracts.
Meanwhile, the Singapore Exchange showed mixed trading, reflecting cautious investor sentiment despite signs of recovering demand from China and Japan.
Source: Vitic