Vietnam’s coffee export revenue surges 61% to US$7B in first nine months of 2025 

VIETNAM – Vietnam has recorded a 61% increase in coffee export revenue to US$7 billion in the first nine months of 2025, according to the Agency of Foreign Trade under the Ministry of Industry and Trade.  

The strong performance reflects higher global prices, increased shipments, and growing demand for processed coffee. 

In September 2025 alone, Vietnam’s coffee exports were estimated at 84,000 tons, valued at US$477 million, marking a year-on-year increase of 63.5% in volume and 66.3% in value.  

Over the January–September period, total coffee exports reached approximately 1.23 million tons worth US$6.98 billion, up 11.1% in volume and 61.4% in value compared to the same period in 2024. 

The average export price of Vietnamese coffee in September was estimated at US$5,679 per ton, up 3.8% from August and 1.7% higher year-on-year. Cumulatively, the average export price for the first nine months stood at US$5,658 per ton, a 45.3% increase over 2024, underscoring the price-driven surge in export earnings. 

Robusta coffee continued to dominate exports, with nearly 950,000 tons shipped, valued at US$4.91 billion. This represented a 5.8% rise in volume and a strong 57.3% increase in value, supported by higher international prices.  

Arabica coffee exports also recorded remarkable growth, totaling 60,500 tons worth US$401.3 million, up 13.2% in volume and 120.3% in value year-on-year. 

Processed coffee has emerged as a key driver of growth. Between January and August 2025, exports of processed coffee products reached US$1.18 billion, up 63.5% from the same period in 2024. The growth reflects the initial success of government policies promoting deep processing and value addition to strengthen Vietnam’s position in the global coffee market. 

However, the sector continues to face challenges, including limited processing capacity, uneven quality standards, and the absence of a strong national coffee brand. These issues could affect long-term competitiveness as global supply chains evolve. 

On the international front, coffee prices fell sharply at the end of September due to improved supply outlooks from major producers, including Vietnam and Brazil. 

Favorable weather and higher farmer investment are expected to lift Vietnam’s 2025–2026 coffee output to 1.76 million tons, equivalent to 29.4 million 60-kg bags, up 6% from the previous crop year, marking the largest harvest since 2021–2022. 

While abundant supply is likely to keep prices subdued in the short term, analysts anticipate a rebound toward the year-end holiday season as global demand strengthens. 

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