Vietnam Coffee Export Revenue Soars 61% in 2025, Prices Hit Record Highs

Between January and September 2025, Vietnam exported approximately 1.23 million tonnes of coffee, generating export revenues of about US$6.98 billion — a gain of 11.1% in volume and an astonishing 61.4% in value year-on-year. foodbusinessmea.com+2SGGP English Edition+2 The national average export price hit US$5,658 per ton, marking a new record and representing a 45.3% increase over the same period in 2024. SGGP English Edition

Robusta coffee remains Vietnam’s main export earner. Exports of robusta beans reached about 950,000 tonnes, valued at ~US$4.91 billion — up 5.8% in volume and 57.3% in value. foodbusinessmea.com Meanwhile, Arabica shipments also registered strong gains: ~60,500 tonnes in volume and a 120.3% year-on-year increase in export value. foodbusinessmea.com+1

Processed coffee products are playing an increasingly important role. From January to August 2025, processed coffee exports totaled ~US$1.18 billion, a jump of 63.5% year-on-year — showing success of government policies pushing value addition. foodbusinessmea.com+1

The growth is not only volume-driven but price-driven: high global demand and tight supply in other producing regions have pushed international prices upward, allowing Vietnamese exporters to capture premium margins. Bộ Tài nguyên và Môi trường+2SGGP English Edition+2 According to forecasts, Vietnam’s coffee export turnover for full year 2025 may cross US$8 billion. Bộ Tài nguyên và Môi trường+1

Domestically, the Chinese, European, and U.S. markets have been key demand drivers. Europe accounts for nearly $3.6 billion of export value, with Germany, Italy, and Spain seeing strong import growth. Exports to the U.S. jumped 76%, and Asian markets like Japan, South Korea, and China also posted double-digit growth. Bộ Tài nguyên và Môi trường+1

In the domestic market, coffee consumption remains underpenetrated but growing. Vietnam’s per capita consumption is about 2.5 to 3 kg, still well below Europe’s 6–8 kg, but strong urbanization, café chains (e.g. Highlands, The Coffee House, Phúc Long), and brand-building are fueling internal demand. Vietnam Briefing

Challenges & Risks:

• Weather variability and climate change remain major risks to future yield consistency.

• Export prices are volatile; large ups and downs can affect farmers’ income and long-term investment.

• The high global prices may invite competition from other producing countries expanding output (e.g. Brazil expanding robusta production) Reuters

• Dependence on a few major export markets means geopolitical or trade policies (tariffs, regulations) can have outsized impacts.

Conclusion:

Vietnam’s coffee sector is in a rare and powerful boom phase, driven by record-breaking export prices and strong global demand. If farmers, processors, and policymakers can stave off climate-induced supply shocks and maintain value-add development, Vietnam’s coffee industry may emerge even stronger — but sustaining momentum will require agility, risk management, and innovation.