Coffee exports hit record high of $8.4 bln

On October 24, the Viet Nam Coffee-Cocoa Association (VICOFA) held a conference to summarize the 2024–2025 coffee crop year and set directions for the 2025–2026 crop year in Ho Chi Minh City.

At the conference, Mr. Do Xuan Hien, Chief of the VICOFA Office, stated that by the end of the 2024–2025 crop year (from October 2024 to September 2025), Viet Nam had exported over 1.5 million tons of coffee, reaching an export turnover of more than USD 8.4 billion. These figures represent an increase of 1.8% in volume and 55.5% in value compared with the 2023–2024 crop year, marking the highest export turnover ever recorded. The average export price of Vietnamese coffee in the 2024–2025 crop year reached USD 5,610 per ton, up 52.7% compared to the previous crop year.

In the 2024–2025 crop year, the EU remained the largest market for Viet Nam's coffee exports, importing over 710,000 tons (accounting for 47.2% of total volume) with a turnover exceeding USD 4 billion (accounting for 46.7% of total export turnover). Among these, the 27 EU member states account for 40.1% of total export volume and 39.4% of total export turnover.

Speaking at the event, Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Environment Hoang Trung commended the achievements of the entire coffee industry in the 2024–2025 crop year and expressed his hope for continued success in the upcoming crop year.

According to Deputy Minister Hoang Trung, Viet Nam's total coffee cultivation area in the 2024–2025 crop year reached 731,900 hectares, of which 678,500 hectares were under harvest. The replanting area reached around 20,000 hectares, fulfilling 96.4% of the plan.

Favorable weather conditions and persistently high coffee prices encouraged farmers to increase investment in intensive cultivation and farm renovation, thereby improving both productivity and quality. The national coffee output is estimated to reach nearly 2 million tons, affirming the industry’s strong resilience amid the unpredictable volatility of the global agricultural product market.

Coffee replanting programs, specialty and high-quality coffee projects, and coffee landscape initiatives implemented in many growing regions have significantly contributed to improving quality and establishing a unique brand for Vietnamese coffee.

Beyond production success, coffee exports also saw outstanding growth in 2025. By mid-October, Viet Nam had exported 1.27 million tons of coffee, reaching USD 7.21 billion, up 12.5% in volume and over 62% in value compared to the same period last year. This impressive performance reflects the strategic shift from volume growth to value enhancement. Vietnamese coffee has consistently maintained stable quality and food safety standards, meeting increasingly stringent market demands and earning appreciation from international partners.

Deputy Minister Hoang Trung highlighted, "Recently, VICOFA and its member companies have worked closely with the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment and international partners to create a traceability database covering 137,000 hectares of coffee, which is now being expanded to 462,000 hectares (about 80% of the coffee-growing area) in the Central Highlands. Thanks to these efforts, the EU has classified Vietnam as a 'low-risk' country under the EUDR regulation, requiring inspections for only 1% of imported shipments. This recognition reflects not only the dedication of Vietnam’s coffee industry but also the nation’s proactive, transparent, and responsible spirit."

To maintain growth momentum and ensure sustainable development of the coffee industry in the near future, Deputy Minister Hoang Trung requested that VICOFA, with its role as a bridge, closely coordinate with state management agencies to promote and support its member enterprises in pursuing several strategic directions:

Promote sustainable coffee production: Increase the adoption of international standards such as RA, 4C, FLO, and C.A.F.E. Practices, strengthen traceability, expand deep processing, and reduce raw exports to enhance reputation and build the "Vietnamese Coffee" brand. Encourage low-emission farming processes that help lower production costs by reducing the use of fertilizers and pesticides and promoting water-saving irrigation techniques.

Expand markets and diversify export partners: In addition to focusing on traditional markets, it is essential to boost exports to Asian and Southeast Asian markets and leverage cross-border e-commerce to increase export value. Accelerate international communication, build the "Vietnamese Specialty Coffee" brand, and enhance international marketing through trade fairs and exhibitions to promote the industry’s image.

Strengthen linkages across the value chain, between farmers, cooperatives, enterprises, and exporters; encourage sustainable partnership models and support the development of new-style cooperatives. Support enterprises in investing in processing and branding. Raise awareness and compliance with import regulations, especially the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR).