Coffee prices today, August 26, 2025: Sharp decline.
Coffee prices today, August 26th, are at 121,500 - 122,000 VND/kg, a sharp drop of 2,000 VND/kg compared to yesterday, as speculators take profits after the past two weeks of increases.
Domestic coffee prices today
Domestic coffee prices in the Central Highlands region today, August 26, 2025, have sharply decreased compared to yesterday, fluctuating between 121,500 and 122,000 VND/kg.
Accordingly, traders in the former Dak Nong region are buying coffee at a maximum of 122,000 VND/kg, a sharp decrease of 2,000 VND/kg compared to yesterday.
Similarly, the price of coffee in Dak Lak province is 122,000 VND/kg, a decrease of 2,000 VND/kg compared to yesterday.
Coffee prices in Gia Lai province decreased by 2000 VND/kg compared to yesterday and are trading at 121,800 VND/kg.
In Lam Dong province, the price of coffee decreased by 2000 VND/kg compared to yesterday, reaching 121,500 VND/kg.
Domestic coffee prices reversed course and fell sharply by 2000 VND/kg as speculators took profits after the strong surge over the past two weeks. However, coffee consumption demand remains stable thanks to product diversity and price segments, helping to keep overall prices at a high level.
Concerns that the US Federal Reserve (Fed) may keep interest rates high for longer than expected have led to a withdrawal of investment capital from agricultural commodities, including coffee. This has added further pressure on coffee prices and made the market more cautious.
The recent slight decline in the USD/VND exchange rate has narrowed export profits, reducing the incentive for businesses to purchase more. In addition, rising costs have made roasters and international traders more cautious about new orders.
The Vietnamese coffee industry is entering a crucial period for finalizing orders for the third quarter of 2025. Strong fluctuations in coffee prices at this time will directly impact the spot market and upcoming futures contracts. Meanwhile, the coffee harvest is expected to begin in about two months, and supply will be abundant in the next three months thanks to favorable weather conditions.
World coffee prices today
On the London exchange, online robusta coffee futures contracts for September 2025 delivery closed at $4866 per ton, up 2.27% ($108 per ton) from yesterday. The November 2025 contract rose 2.88% ($130 per ton), reaching $4650 per ton.
Meanwhile, on the New York Stock Exchange, the price of Arabica coffee futures for September 2025 delivery rose 0.40% (1.55 US cents/pound) compared to yesterday, reaching 392.20 US cents/pound, the highest level in 3.5 months. The December 2025 contract increased 1.76% (6.65 US cents/pound), reaching 384.95 US cents/pound.
Brazil remains the focus of attention in the global coffee market. The harvest there has concluded, and warm weather is forecast for the next two weeks. Speculators are now looking at long-term coffee price forecasts, particularly regarding the rainy season at the end of the year, a crucial factor for the flowering of the next crop in 2026.
Technically, experts from Giacaphe.com predict that, barring any unexpected changes in tax policy, December Arabica coffee futures could soon reach 420 cents/pound. Meanwhile, November Robusta coffee futures are also heading towards re-establishing their peak above $5,000/ton, if they surpass the $4,800/ton mark.
Importers are seeking alternative sources of supply from Central America and Colombia due to the impact of tariffs, leading to a significant price difference between coffee and contracts on the ICE exchange. This situation creates opportunities for hedge funds to increase their buying activity.
Nevertheless, Brazilian coffee is seeing a sharp increase in demand in Europe and Asia, exceeding expectations. According to Ferreira, much of this growth does not come from actual consumption in the region but is mainly due to countries like Germany, which plays a central role in re-exporting processed coffee to the US, where more favorable tariffs are applied to goods from Europe.
