Vietnam’s Coffee Exports Target USD 6 Billion in 2025

Vietnam’s coffee industry has shown strong growth in the first two months of 2025, with export revenue rising by 26.2% to USD 1.58 billion, despite a 28.4% drop in export volume to 284,000 tonnes. This growth positions Vietnam to exceed the USD 6 billion milestone in coffee exports this year.

Record-Breaking February Coffee Exports

In February 2025, Vietnam exported 193,000 tonnes of coffee, generating a record USD 1.08 billion in revenue.

• Green coffee beans accounted for 178,000 tonnes
• Processed coffee made up 15,000 tonnes

The average coffee export price in January-February 2025 surged 76.3% year-on-year to USD 5,574.5 per tonne, reaching an all-time high of USD 5,596 per tonne in February.

Vietnam’s Growing Focus on Value-Added Coffee

Chairman of the Vietnam Coffee – Cocoa Association (VICOFA) Nguyen Nam Hai highlighted the growing role of processed coffee in exports.

• Green coffee exports reached USD 956.58 million, up 107% year-on-year
• Processed coffee (roasted, instant, and blended) contributed USD 123 million, making up 11.4% of total coffee exports

Vietnam’s top coffee export markets remained:

• Germany (16.6%) – Export value up 53%
• Italy (9.4%) – Increase of 5.6%
• Japan (8.2%) – Growth of 10.4%

However, VICOFA’s chairman Hai believes that Brazil’s production decline in July 2025 may not significantly impact global supply. The price gap between Robusta and Arabica coffee stands at approximately USD 3,000 per tonne, driving roasters to switch to Robusta, a variety where Vietnam is the global leader.

Vietnam’s Strategy to Maintain International Growth

To achieve over USD 6 billion in exports, the Vietnamese coffee industry must:

• Maintain stable cultivation areas and improve quality to meet international standards
• Expand deep processing and add value to exports
• Diversify export markets to reduce dependency on major buyers
• Capitalize on Robusta coffee, which makes up 95% of Vietnam’s total production

Deputy Minister of Agriculture Phung Duc Tien emphasized that Vietnam is on track to meet its export targets in 2025, provided it continues investing in processing technology, expanding global markets, and adapting to shifting global demand.