Vietnam’s Coffee Export Value Hits Record High; Prices Expected to Stay Elevated in the New Season
As global demand for coffee continues to surge, Vietnam — the world’s largest Robusta producer — is experiencing a historic boom. The country’s coffee export revenue has reached new heights, fueled by strong international prices and robust yields across its fertile Central Highlands. Farmers are optimistic, traders are holding back stocks for better deals, and experts predict that Vietnam’s coffee prices will stay high well into the new season. Here’s a closer look at what’s driving this record-breaking growth and what it means for the global coffee market. According to data from the Vietnam Coffee and Cocoa Association (VICOFA) , Vietnam exported over 1.5 million tons of coffee during the 2024/25 season — a 6% increase compared to the previous year. Export revenue surged to an unprecedented $8.4 billion , up 60% year over year , driven by both higher coffee prices and increased production. Starting in October, Vietnam entered the 2025/26 crop year , with domestic coffee price...