Vietnam's Coffee Exports Surged In Early 2025, Expected To Exceed $6 Billion Milestone This Year – CoffeeTalk

Vietnam’s coffee industry has seen a significant increase in export turnover, reaching $1.58 billion in the first two months of this year, according to the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment. This achievement not only confirms Vietnam’s position in the global coffee market but also opens prospects for exceeding the $6 billion target this year. In February, Vietnam exported over 193,000 tonnes of coffee, bringing in $1.08 billion, a record figure within a single month. Green coffee beans accounted for the majority with over 178,000 tonnes, while processed coffee contributed nearly 15,000 tonnes.

One key factor helping the coffee industry achieve remarkable results was the surge in export prices. The average coffee price in the January-February period reached $5,574.5 per tonne, up 76.3% compared to the same period in 2024. In February alone, this figure rose to $5,596 per tonne, an all-time record high. Chairman of the Vietnam Coffee-Cocoa Association (VICOFA) Nguyễn Nam Hải said that high prices helped the coffee industry bring in $1.08 billion in February alone, exceeding all expectations.

The sector’s value growth came not only from green coffee which brought home $956.58 million, up 107% from the same month last year, but also from contributions by deeply processed coffee. Roasted, instant, and blended coffee were sold abroad at over $123 million, making up 11.4% of the total value, indicating a trend towards value-added products that helps elevate the position of Vietnamese “brown gold” internationally.

Germany, Italy, and Japan remained the largest consumer markets, accounting for 16.6%, 9.4%, and 8.2% of market share, respectively. Export value in January 2025 to Germany increased by 53%, to Italy by 5.6%, and to Japan by 10.4%, demonstrating the stable appeal of Vietnamese coffee in traditional markets.

Challenges and opportunities from the global market include La Niña possibly replacing El Niño this year, affecting coffee-growing regions in Brazil, and the risk of frost in Brazil could reduce production for the 2025-2026 crop year to its lowest level in three years. To deliver on the export target of over $6 billion, the domestic coffee sector needs to maintain its stable cultivation areas and improve quality according to international standards.

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