Coffee prices today, May 8, 2026: Slightly increased by 500 VND.
Coffee prices today, May 8th, 2026, increased by 400-500 VND/kg, averaging 87,600 VND/kg. Dak Nong recorded the highest price at 87,700 VND/kg, with London robusta prices rising for the third consecutive session.
Domestic coffee prices rose across the board today.
Coffee prices today, May 8th, 2026, in the key growing regions of the Central Highlands have uniformly increased compared to May 7th. The national average reached 87,600 VND/kg, an increase of 500 VND/kg compared to yesterday's 87,100 VND/kg. This is a continuation of the upward trend seen in recent sessions.
Dak Nong continues to lead the market with coffee prices at 87,700 VND/kg, an increase of 400 VND/kg. Dak Lak and Gia Lai are trading at 87,500 VND/kg, both up 500 VND/kg compared to yesterday. Lam Dong has the lowest price at 87,000 VND/kg, also up 500 VND/kg.
Coffee price list for various regions, May 8, 2026
| Market | Average price (VND/kg) | Change |
|---|---|---|
| Boeing Nong | 87,700 | +400 |
| Dak Lak | 87,500 | +500 |
| Gia Lai | 87,500 | +500 |
| Lam Dong | 87,000 | +500 |
| Medium | 87,600 | +500 |
Robusta London rose for the third consecutive session.
In the trading session on May 7th, the price of robusta coffee futures contracts for July 2026 on the London exchange rose slightly by 0.56%, equivalent to $19/ton, compared to the previous session, reaching $3,432/ton. The September 2026 contract increased by 0.15%, equivalent to $5/ton, reaching $3,321/ton. This marks the third consecutive upward adjustment session for the robusta market.
Robusta prices are rising due to low inventory levels, although coffee exports from Vietnam are higher than the same period last year. The outlook for the upcoming harvest in Vietnam – the world's number one robusta producer – remains quite positive.
New York Arabica prices fell for the second consecutive session.
On the New York exchange, the price of Arabica coffee for July 2026 delivery fell sharply for the second consecutive day, declining by 3.73%, or 10.6 US cents per pound, to 273.25 US cents per pound. The September 2026 contract fell by 3.97%, or 10.95 US cents per pound, to 265.15 US cents per pound.
According to Reuters, arabica coffee prices closed lower in two weeks amid expectations of a bumper crop in Brazil this year, which is expected to ease supply constraints. The divergence between robusta and arabica was a prominent feature of the global coffee market this session.
Brazil expands coffee growing area.
Andrea Illy, president of the Italian coffee roastery Illycaffe, stated in São Paulo that new coffee plantations have been established in Brazil thanks to record-high coffee prices. He also warned that this trend could lead to future price crises as supply exceeds demand.
According to Comunicaffe, the 2026-2027 arabica coffee harvest is still progressing slowly in most areas of Brazil. According to the Center for Advanced Studies in Applied Economics (Cepea) at the University of São Paulo, harvesting activity has only shown signs of accelerating in the Zona da Mata region of Minas Gerais state.
In southern Minas Gerais, many farmers have yet to begin harvesting as some areas are expected to reach the appropriate ripeness soon. Harvesting is likely to accelerate from the second half of May 2026 onwards. In Cerrado Mineiro – a key arabica-producing region – harvesting is expected to begin in late May, as is customary every year.
In Garça, São Paulo state, some farmers have begun harvesting, but yields are limited. Market participants surveyed by Cepea indicate that this year's crop is unlikely to reach record levels. For robusta coffee, harvesting is proceeding gradually. Favorable growth of the coffee plants (both arabica and robusta) could help achieve record yields.
According to analysis by Marcelo Fraga Moreira of Archer Consulting, the coffee market is still being supported by persistently low global inventories. However, Brazil's entry into its new harvest is beginning to put pressure on international exchanges.
In Brazil, trading on the domestic market is becoming more cautious. The combination of volatility on exchanges and exchange rate fluctuations continues to limit the closing of large-volume contracts. Consulting firm Safras & Mercado reports that many farmers are still holding onto their stock, waiting for opportunities to sell at better prices. Brazilian export volumes have slowed compared to the previous year, but revenue remains high thanks to Brazilian coffee prices on the international market remaining at historically high levels.
