Coffee exports hit $4.2B in 5 months

By VNA May 26, 2025 | 06:41 pm PT

A man checks roasted coffee beans at a factory in Hanoi, Vietnam, Nov. 22, 2016. Photo by Reuters

Vietnam exported over 736,000 tons of coffee worth US$4.2 billion from the beginning of the year to mid-May, according to the Department of Customs.

While volume declined by 5.5% year-on-year, value surged by 56% thanks to a sharp rise in average prices during the period.

Domestically, coffee prices in the Central Highlands reversed course on Saturday, falling by VND2,500-3,300 (9.6-13 US cents) per kilogram to VND122,500 (US$4.82) per kilogram in the provinces of Dak Nong, Dak Lak, and Gia Lai, and VND122,000 in Lam Dong.

Agricultural experts forecast that domestic prices may continue to drop to around VND120,000 per kilogram due to the downward trend in global markets. Key drivers behind recent price hikes, such as weather concerns and trade tensions, are showing signs of easing.

In addition, increased investment in cultivation and replanting over the past two years is expected to boost supply in the near future.