Coffee prices today, August 21, 2025: Soaring dramatically.
Coffee prices today, August 21st, are at 121,000 - 121,900 VND/kg, a dramatic increase compared to yesterday. This is an unbelievable milestone, considering that last month coffee prices hit a low of 88,500 VND.
Domestic coffee prices today
Domestic coffee prices in the Central Highlands region today, August 21, 2025, have surged dramatically, fluctuating between 121,000 and 121,900 VND/kg.
Accordingly, traders in the former Dak Nong region are buying coffee at the highest price of 121,900 VND/kg, an increase of 4,600 VND/kg compared to yesterday.
Similarly, the price of coffee in Dak Lak province is 121,700 VND/kg, an increase of 4,600 VND/kg compared to yesterday.
Coffee prices in Gia Lai province increased by 4,500 VND/kg compared to yesterday and are trading at 121,500 VND/kg.
In Lam Dong province, the price of coffee increased by 4,400 VND/kg compared to yesterday, reaching 121,000 VND/kg.
Domestic coffee prices surged dramatically today, surpassing 120,000 VND/kg. This price increase surprised many, as just a month ago, prices had plummeted to around 88,500 VND/kg.
According to Mr. Nguyen Nam Hai, Chairman of the Vietnam Coffee and Cocoa Association (VICOFA), the main reason for this sharp increase is the US imposing a 50% retaliatory tariff on coffee imported from Brazil, which is the largest supplier to the US market. In addition, world coffee prices also rose sharply after the last trading session of the September 2025 contract.
According to expert Nguyen Quang Binh, the increase in international coffee prices is occurring as the coffee market enters the closing period for trading positions, approaching the first notice date (FND) for the September 2025 contract. However, supply from Brazil is limited due to a 50% tariff, making exports to the US difficult.
With such high tariffs, Brazilian coffee will struggle to compete in the US market. Importers will be forced to seek alternative sources from countries with lower tariffs, and this creates opportunities for other producers.
World coffee prices today
On the London exchange, online robusta coffee futures contracts for September 2025 closed yesterday at $4627 per ton, up 4.92% ($217 per ton) from yesterday. The November 2025 contract rose 3.21% ($137 per ton), reaching $4405 per ton.
Meanwhile, on the New York Stock Exchange, the price of Arabica coffee for September 2025 delivery rose 1.85% (6.60 US cents/pound) compared to yesterday, reaching 362.80 US cents/pound. The December 2025 contract increased 2.02% (7.05 US cents/pound), reaching 356.10 US cents/pound.
The international coffee market is currently in a volatile phase as speculators increase their stockpiling, while certified inventories have fallen sharply. Trade tensions between the US and Brazil are also contributing to tighter supply, pushing coffee prices higher.
Inventories on the ICE exchange reached record lows: arabica fell to just 726,661 bags, the lowest in over a year – before slightly recovering to 733,105 bags. Robusta inventories dropped to only 6,907 lots. At the same time, the US imposed a 50% import tariff on coffee from Brazil, forcing many roasters to seek alternative sources.
Hedge funds also expanded their net buying activity, increasing pressure on prices. The slowdown in Brazilian exports due to unfavorable weather, coupled with concerns that frost could affect the 2025-2026 crop yield, further strained the market.
According to the analysis, coffee prices are expected to continue rising sharply in the short term. If the US does not exempt Brazil from tariffs, the country's exports will decrease, opening up opportunities for supply from Vietnam and Colombia.