Domestic coffee prices fell slightly from the previous session, with robusta beans trading at 84,500-85,300 dong ($3.24-$3.27) per kg in the Central Highlands.

Dak Nong recorded the highest buying price at 85,300 dong per kg, while Dak Lak and Gia Lai traded at 85,100 dong. Lam Dong remained at 84,500 dong per kg.

The decline came despite stronger international markets. July robusta futures on ICE Europe rose $25 to $3,341 per tonne, while July arabica futures on ICE U.S. gained 1.2 U.S. cents to 247.70 cents per pound.

Vietnam's pepper market remained unchanged after several sessions of declines, with farm-gate prices ranging between 137,000 and 140,000 dong per kg.

Dak Lak and Dak Nong continued to post the highest prices at 140,000 dong per kg. Prices stood at 138,000 dong in Ba Ria-Vung Tau and 137,000 dong in Dong Nai and Gia Lai.

Global pepper prices were also stable. Indonesian black pepper was quoted at $7,091 per tonne, while Brazilian ASTA 570 pepper held at $6,025 per tonne. Malaysian black pepper remained elevated at $9,350 per tonne.

Vietnamese black pepper export prices were quoted at $6,100-$6,200 per tonne, while white pepper was offered at around $9,000 per tonne.

Rice prices in the Mekong Delta remained largely unchanged.

IR50404 rice was quoted at 10,750-10,900 dong per kg, while export-grade IR50404 paddy traded at 8,650-8,750 dong. OM5451 rice was offered at 9,500-9,600 dong per kg.

Vietnam's rice export quotations were steady, with Jasmine rice offered at $515-$519 per tonne, fragrant 5% broken rice at $495-$497 per tonne and 100% broken rice at $344-$348 per tonne.

In regional markets, Thailand's 5% broken white rice remained the most expensive at $459-$463 per tonne, compared with $373-$377 for Pakistan and $340-$344 for India.

Durian prices continued to vary significantly among producing regions, reflecting differences in supply and quality. Dong Nai recorded the highest prices for Thai Monthong durian, with Grade A fruit trading at 85,000-87,000 dong per kg. In the Mekong Delta, Grade A Monthong durian fetched 70,000-73,000 dong per kg, while Ri6 Grade A traded at 40,000-43,000 dong. Premium varieties maintained higher price levels. Musang King Grade A was sold at 80,000-83,000 dong per kg, while Black Thorn Grade A in Dong Nai reached as high as 110,000 dong per kg.

Vietnam's live hog market weakened further, with prices falling by 1,000 dong per kg in several northern and southern provinces. In the north, Ninh Binh dropped to 67,000 dong per kg, while Hanoi, Hai Phong, Hung Yen and Bac Ninh remained at the regional high of 68,000 dong.

The central region and Central Highlands were largely unchanged, with prices ranging from 64,000 to 67,000 dong per kg. In the south, Dong Thap, An Giang, Vinh Long and Ca Mau all posted declines. Ca Mau fell to 62,000 dong per kg, the lowest level nationwide. Dong Nai and Ho Chi Minh City maintained the highest southern price at 65,000 dong per kg.

Source: Vitic