Coffee prices today, December 2nd, 2025: Sharp drop, coffee harvesting costs increase.
Domestic coffee prices today, December 2nd, 2025, fell sharply by 800 to 1300 VND compared to yesterday. This year, coffee prices are good, and harvesting wages have increased to 11,000 - 13,000 VND/kg.
Domestic coffee prices today
Domestic coffee prices in the Central Highlands region today, December 2nd, 2025, dropped sharply by 800 to 1300 VND, fluctuating between 110,500 and 111,200 VND/kg.
Specifically, in Lam Dong province, the prices in Di Linh, Bao Loc, and Lam Ha decreased by 800 VND/kg compared to yesterday, trading at the same level of 110,500 VND/kg.
In Dak Lak province, the Cu M'gar area is currently buying coffee at 111,000 VND/kg, a sharp decrease of 1,300 VND/kg compared to yesterday. Meanwhile, the Ea H'leo and Buon Ho areas are trading at 110,900 VND/kg.
In Dak Nong (Lam Dong province), traders in Gia Nghia and Dak R'lap significantly reduced prices by 1300 VND/kg compared to yesterday, trading at 111,200 and 111,100 VND/kg respectively.
In Gia Lai province, the Chu Prong area is trading at 110,700 VND/kg, while Pleiku and La Grai are at 110,600 VND/kg, a decrease of 1,200 VND/kg compared to yesterday.
From mid-November, when the coffee cherries in the plantations ripen to a reddish hue, the people of Kon Proh Tu Ria village (Dak Mar commune) begin their bustling harvest season. From early morning, villagers bring sacks, tarpaulins, food, and water to the plantations to quickly pick coffee in time for the harvest. The practice of reciprocal labor exchange helps households save costs and speed up the harvesting process.
Coffee plants play a crucial role in the economy of Dak Mar commune. The entire commune has over 3,300 hectares of coffee, of which nearly 3,000 hectares are currently in the harvesting stage. To date, people have harvested about 50% of the area, creating a vibrant harvest scene on the red basalt hillsides.
This year, coffee prices are good, leading to an increase in harvesting wages to 11,000 - 13,000 VND/kg. At this rate, each worker can earn 250,000 - 300,000 VND per day. Stable income during the harvest season helps people better cover their expenses at the end of the year.
On the coffee plantations, the owners are excited to see the results of a year's hard work, while the harvesters are happy to have work and receive good pay. This year's harvest not only yielded a good output but also created a vibrant work atmosphere, contributing to improving the lives of the local people.
World coffee prices today
Coffee prices on the world market have risen sharply on both exchanges:
Robusta coffee (London):
January 2026 delivery: Decreased by $102/ton, to $4,463/ton.
Delivery in March 2026: Decreased by $80/ton, to $4,333/ton.
Arabica coffee (New York):
December 2025 delivery: Down 7.05 cents/lb, to 405.95 cents/lb.
March 2026 delivery: Down 4.2 cents/lb, to 377 cents/lb.
Bloomberg reports that climate change is causing prolonged droughts and rising temperatures in many arabica-growing regions of Brazil. Arabica, traditionally the country's staple coffee, is becoming increasingly difficult to sustain. This is why many farmers have shifted to robusta, a variety known for its greater resilience.
According to the USDA, robusta production in Brazil has increased by more than 81% over the past 10 years. StoneX expert Fernando Maximiliano believes this shift stems not from market demand but from the decline of arabica. Thanks to robusta, Brazil hopes to maintain its position as the world's largest coffee exporter, especially since robusta has advantages in durability, disease resistance, and competitive pricing.
In the last three years, arabica production has only increased by about 2–2.5% annually, while robusta production has increased by as much as 4.8%, and nearly 22% this year alone. Farmers in hotter regions are adopting agroforestry models to retain moisture and stabilize yields. Rabobank says Brazil is closing the gap with Vietnam thanks to a professional supply chain, while the trend towards mixed drinks means young people are less interested in distinctive flavors, making caffeine-rich robusta more suitable.
In Europe, anti-deforestation regulations are expected to widen the price gap between arabica and robusta, as instant robusta coffee is exempt. Robusta prices remain at record levels thanks to high yields and quality improvement efforts by Brazilian farmers. This trend is predicted to continue to strongly influence the global coffee market in the near future.
