Vietnam’s coffee exports continued to grow in volume during the first months of 2026, although export earnings declined sharply due to falling global prices.
Industry analysts expect the sector to regain momentum in the coming months as coffee prices recover and deeper processing gains traction.
According to the Vietnam Customs, the country exported around 190,000 tons of coffee in April 2026, generating nearly $823 million in revenue. Compared with the same period last year, export volume rose 9.2%, while export value dropped 17.9%.
Cumulatively, in the first four months of 2026, the figures reached approximately 782,000 tons and $3.58 billion, up 11.7% and down 9.8% year-on-year, respectively.
The value decline was mainly attributed to a sharp fall in average export prices. During the January–April period, Vietnam’s average coffee export price stood at about $4,575 per ton, down 19.4% from a year earlier. Global coffee prices have cooled following a strong rally in 2025 as supply from major producing countries improved and import demand recovered more slowly than expected.
Despite market volatility, Vietnam has maintained a strong position in key export destinations. The EU remained the largest market, with stable growth in traditional destinations such as Germany, Italy, and Belgium, particularly for robusta coffee.
Coffee exports to China also recorded strong growth, reflecting rapidly expanding coffee consumption across Asia. Meanwhile, exports to the US remained stable, supported by steady consumer demand.
Industry experts believe the recovery of global coffee prices in May could help Vietnam’s coffee exports regain value growth in the second and third quarters of 2026.
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