Vietnam’s coffee exports continued to record impressive growth in the first 8 months of 2025, reaching 6.42 billion USD. This is the highest result in a decade and up 59.1% compared to the same period last year.
According to estimates from the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment, in August, Vietnam exported about 95,000 tons of coffee, worth over 429 million USD. In the first 8 months, coffee exports reached 1.2 million tons, valued at 6.42 billion USD. This is an increase of 8.7% in volume but a 59.1% increase in value compared to the same period last year.
The main driver comes from the average export price, which is currently around 5,580 USD per ton, an increase of nearly 46.5% compared to 2024. The main cause is the decline in production in major producing countries like Brazil and Indonesia due to the El Nino phenomenon, while demand in key markets like Europe and North America remains high.
Germany, Italy, and Spain are the three largest markets, accounting for nearly 30% of the total turnover. Notably, the export value to Mexico increased by 91 times, reflecting the continued spread of Robusta coffee consumption.
Coffee exports reached 6.42 billion USD in 8 months.
Not only has Vietnamese coffee steadily increased in traditional markets, but it has also expanded significantly into new markets. The value of exports to Mexico in the first 7 months increased 91-fold, reflecting the growing trend of Robusta coffee consumption.
On the other hand, China, where consumption has increased rapidly in recent years, recorded the lowest growth rate of only 11.7%.
Coffee is currently the largest contributor to the growth of Vietnam’s agricultural exports in 2025, helping to maintain the overall growth momentum of the sector amidst an unstable global economy.
However, after a long period of continuous increase, domestic coffee prices have turned downward in the past few days. On September 4th, in the Central Highlands, the price of green coffee decreased by 500-1,000 VND/kg, fluctuating around 114,000-115,500 VND/kg. Meanwhile, world coffee prices have risen again.
According to the Vietnam Coffee-Cocoa Association, the strong fluctuation in coffee prices was predicted, as this commodity is heavily influenced by global supply and demand, weather, and even trade wars. While there may be short-term adjustments as the year-end harvest comes, coffee prices are likely to remain high.
In addition to coffee, many other agricultural sectors show positive signals. Seafood exports in August reached about 950 million USD, with a total of 7.03 billion USD for the first 8 months. This is an increase of 11.5% compared to the same period last year. The wood and wood products reached .45 billion in turnover for the month, bringing the total value from the beginning of the year to 1.1 billion, an increase of over 6%.
However, some key industries are slowing down. Although rice exports reached 6.3 million tons in 8 months, the value was only 3.17 billion USD. This result was down nearly 18% due to a sharp drop in the average price. Vegetables and fruits, which were a bright spot last year, decreased by 2.2%, mainly due to a slowdown in exports to China. Tea and rubber continue to face pressure from low prices and limited demand.
In total, the export value of agricultural, forestry, and aquatic products in August reached 5.71 billion USD, a decrease of 3% compared to the same period in 2024. However, overall for the first 8 months, this figure reached 45.37 billion USD, an increase of 12%.