Coffee prices today, May 12, 2026, increased by 1000 VND/kg.
Coffee prices today, May 12, 2026, increased sharply by 1000 VND/kg in many areas, fluctuating between 87,500 and 88,200 VND/kg. World robusta and arabica prices continue to rise.
Coffee pricesToday, May 12, 2026, domestic coffee prices continued to rise sharply, averaging 88,100 VND/kg, about 1,000 VND/kg higher than yesterday. This upward trend occurred simultaneously in the Central Highlands amidst a strong recovery in global coffee prices on both the London and New York exchanges.
The coffee market is entering a period of significant volatility as global robusta supply continues to tighten, inventories fall sharply, and international shipping costs escalate.
Domestic coffee prices on May 12, 2026
Coffee pricesToday in Dak Lak, the price of pork is being purchased at 88,000 VND/kg, an increase of 1,000 VND/kg compared to yesterday. This is one of the areas that has maintained high and stable prices for many consecutive sessions.
In Gia Lai, coffee prices also increased by 1,000 VND/kg, currently trading around 88,000 VND/kg. The price difference between Gia Lai and Dak Lak is almost negligible.
Dak Nong province continues to lead the market with a price of 88,200 VND/kg, an increase of 1,100 VND/kg. This is currently the locality with the highest coffee price in the country.
In Lam Dong, the price of coffee today reached 87,500 VND/kg, an increase of 1,200 VND/kg compared to the previous session. Although still lower than other regions, Lam Dong is experiencing the strongest price increase of the day.
| Area | Coffee prices today | Increase |
|---|---|---|
| Dak Lak | 88,000 VND/kg | +1,000 VND/kg |
| Gia Lai | 88,000 VND/kg | +1,000 VND/kg |
| Boeing Nong | 88,200 VND/kg | +1,100 VND/kg |
| Lam Dong | 87,500 VND/kg | +1,200 VND/kg |
World prices for both robusta and arabica coffee have risen simultaneously.
At the close of trading on May 11th,coffee pricesRobusta coffee prices on the London exchange rose sharply. The July 2026 contract increased by $92 per ton, equivalent to 2.69%, to $3,506 per ton.
Robusta coffee futures for September 2026 delivery rose by $80 per ton, reaching $3,382 per ton. This is the strongest increase in several recent sessions.
On the New York exchange, the price of Arabica coffee for July 2026 delivery rose 7.5 US cents/pound to 282.3 US cents/pound. The September 2026 contract increased to 274.85 US cents/pound.
Reuters reports that arabica prices are recovering strongly after falling to an 18-month low of around $2.68 per pound.
Why have coffee prices risen sharply?
The continued tight global supply of robusta coffee is a major supporting factor forcoffee pricesRobusta coffee inventories on the ICE exchange have fallen to 3,687 lots, the lowest level in nearly 17 months.
Arabica coffee inventories on the ICE exchange also fell to 477,045 bags, the lowest level in about 2.5 months.
Traders believe that the continued closure of the Strait of Hormuz is disrupting the global coffee supply chain. Rising shipping, insurance, and fuel costs are keeping international coffee prices pegged at high levels.
In addition to geopolitical factors, the sharp rise of the Brazilian Real to its highest level against the USD since January 2024 has also led Brazilian farmers to limit sales. When the domestic currency strengthens, coffee growers earn less money when exporting in USD.
Global coffee exports continue to rise.
Data from the International Coffee Organization (ICO) shows that global coffee exports in March 2026 reached 13.59 million bags, higher than the 13.37 million bags exported in the same period last year.
In the first six months of the 2025-2026 crop year, global coffee exports reached 70.91 million bags, a 3.3% increase compared to the same period of the previous crop year.
Global robusta exports in the last 12 months reached 59.85 million bags, a sharp increase from the previous 51.92 million bags. Conversely, arabica exports decreased to 82.70 million bags.
Coffee price forecast
Many experts believe thatcoffee pricesThere is still room for growth in the short term due to low inventories and the fact that robusta supply has not improved significantly.
However, the upward momentum could be limited if Brazil enters a favorable harvest season as expected and global exports continue to expand in the coming months.
