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Category: Coffee

Vietnam is among the world’s biggest coffee exporters. In 2022, Vietnam exported coffee to the tune of 1.78 million tons second in volume only to Brazil. This brought the burgeoning Southeast Asian nation either US$3.2 billion or US$4 billion, depending on who you ask. Either way, it’s a huge amount of coffee and there is clearly a huge demand for it.

In this section we keep track of how Vietnam’s coffee industry is developing including key trends and the latest news.

See also:
How to Open a Cafe in Vietnam
How to Import Coffee to Vietnam


Vietnam’s Coffee Industry in 2025: Overview

Vietnam continues to be a formidable force in the global coffee industry, maintaining its status as the second-largest coffee exporter in the world, just behind Brazil. Vietnam is particularly renowned for its robusta coffee, which plays a pivotal role in the global market. The country’s robusta production, primarily centred in the Central Highlands, accounts for a significant portion of the global supply, making Vietnam an essential contributor to the international coffee trade…

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How to Import Coffee to Vietnam: Ultimate Guide 2025

Importing coffee into Vietnam for foreign firms can be tricky. Not only are there a number of technical and legal requirements that need to be met, but a myriad of free trade agreements has made navigating tariffs and trade restrictions complex. Understanding the nuances of importing coffee into Vietnam, including how to find a distributor, establish a trading company, and customs procedures before attempting to access Vietnam’s 100 million-strong consumer market can make the difference between a foreign firm’s success or failure…

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Vietnam coffee exports fall 29 percent September over August

Of note, Spain led as the largest importer in September with 5,786 tons, valued at US$34.19 million, showing moderate growth in both tons (5.95 percent) and value (11.77 percent). Italy and China also remained key markets, though Italy saw a major decline in volume (-46.2 percent) and value (-38.11 percent).

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Vietnam coffee exports up 5.5 percent August over July

Vietnam’s coffee exports climbed by 5.5 percent in August over July from US$381.2 million to US$402.2 million. Vietnam’s coffee exports for the year now stand at US$4 billion which is an increase 35.6 percent over the same period last year. That said, Vietnam has seen a decline in the volume of coffee exports of 12.1 percent year-on-year.

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Singapore food conglomerate to build coffee processing plant in central Vietnam

This announcement is in line with Vietnam being one of the biggest coffee producers in the world. This has seen a number of key international brands develop processing facilities in Vietnam. Notably, last year, France’s Louis Dreyfus Company and Poland’s Instanta Sp. z o.o. inaugurated a freeze-dried instant coffee production facility in Vietnam’s Binh Duong province. The project reportedly cost US$84.2 million with a capacity of 5,600 tonnes…

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