Domestic coffee prices have risen sharply, surpassing the 95,000 VND/kg mark.
World Robusta coffee prices continue to rise due to supply concerns from Vietnam and Indonesia, while Arabica prices are under pressure from crop prospects in Brazil.
Domestic coffee prices have surged.
On December 25th, domestic coffee prices recorded a sharp increase of 2,100 - 2,500 VND/kg, bringing the purchase price in key growing areas of the Central Highlands to fluctuate between 94,500 - 95,000 VND/kg.
The specific prices in key coffee-growing provinces are updated as follows:
| Province/City | Price (VND/kg) | Change (VND/kg) |
|---|---|---|
| Dak Lak | 95,000 | +2,500 |
| Lam Dong | 94,500 | +2,500 |
| Gia Lai | 94,800 | +2,100 |
The global market is experiencing mixed developments.
On the international market, coffee prices are fluctuating. Robusta prices on the London exchange maintain a slight upward trend, while Arabica prices in New York and Brazil have seen adjustments.
Robusta coffee (London Exchange)
Robusta futures contracts continue to rise in price:
- January 2026 futures contract: increased by $4, to $3,974/ton.
- September 2026 futures contract: increased by $42, to $3,734 per ton.
Arabica coffee (New York Stock Exchange)
Arabica prices also recorded a slight increase across all contract periods:
- March 2025 contract: up 1.7 cents/lb, reaching 348.45 cents/lb.
- December 2026 contract: up 2.0 cents/lb, reaching 313.0 cents/lb.
Arabica coffee (Brazil)
Arabica coffee prices in Brazil are fluctuating in opposite directions:
- March 2026 futures contract: down 0.95 cents/lb, to 421.65 cents/lb.
- December 2026 contract: increased by 1.0 cent/lb, to 378.1 cents/lb.
Factors affecting price
Robusta coffee prices are being supported by signs of slowing supply from leading producing countries. Specifically, farmers in Vietnam are limiting sales after the recent price drop. At the same time, widespread flooding in Indonesia could reduce the country's coffee exports by up to 15% in the 2025-2026 crop year, according to the President of the Indonesian Coffee Exporters and Industry Association.
Conversely, Arabica coffee prices faced technical selling pressure after two sessions of recovery. The outlook for next year's crop in Brazil, the leading Arabica producer, showed signs of improvement, putting downward pressure on prices. However, buying from roasters following the recent price drop provided some support to the market.
Inventory data shows that ICE-monitored Arabica stocks have recovered to their highest level in two months, reaching 456,477 bags. Robusta stocks also increased to their highest level in three weeks at 4,278 lots.
Vietnam's coffee exports set a record.
According to data from the Vietnam Customs Department, coffee exports in the first 15 days of December reached 76,118 tons, worth $401.56 million, an increase of 51.9% in volume and 47.6% in value compared to the same period last year.
Cumulatively from the beginning of the year to December 15th, Vietnam exported 1.48 million tons of coffee, earning a record value of 8.36 billion USD, an increase of 16.9% in volume and 60.7% in value compared to the same period in 2024.
