Vietnam’s exports of coffee reached US$859.91 million in May 2025, according to figures released by Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. This represents a decrease of 10.97 percent compared to April, bringing the year-to-date (YTD) export value to US$4.70 billion.
Germany and Italy remain top markets despite declines; USA sees growth:
Germany continued to be the largest destination for Vietnamese coffee, with May exports totaling US$137.01 million, although this was a 10.75 percent decrease from April. Italy also saw an 11.00 percent decline. Conversely, exports to the USA increased by 10.07 percent to US$62.18 million, demonstrating sustained demand from this key market.
Thailand, UK, Greece, and Singapore show impressive surges:
Despite the overall dip, several markets exhibited significant month-on-month growth in May:
- Singapore recorded an astounding surge of 161.63 percent, albeit from a lower base.
- Thailand exports jumped by 76.31 percent, reaching US$42.58 million.
- Greece saw a strong increase of 62.99 percent.
- The UK exports surged by 42.63 percent.
- India also recorded a notable increase of 45.08 percent.
- Algeria and France also showed healthy growth.
- Ukraine and Hungary emerged as new export markets in May.
Russia, Spain, Canada, and Indonesia face sharp declines:
Conversely, a number of major markets experienced substantial decreases in May:
- Russia exports plummeted by 51.78 percent.
- Canada exports dropped by 63.42 percent.
- South Africa exports fell by 68.68 percent.
- Spain saw a significant decline of 36.52 percent.
- Mexico exports decreased by 31.47 percent.
- Indonesia exports fell by 58.57 percent.
- Romania, Chile, Denmark, Laos, Finland, and Myanmar also recorded substantial drops, with Finland and Myanmar seeing 100% decreases for the month.
The May data for Vietnamese coffee exports presents a mixed picture. While overall exports declined, strong performances in specific markets like Thailand and the UK indicate a shifting landscape in global demand and potential diversification efforts amidst a challenging environment.
See also: Vietnam’s Coffee Industry in 2025: Projections, Key Players & Growing Regions
Vietnam exports of coffee, May 2025, US$ millions
| May | April | MoM | YTD | % of YTD | |
| Total | 859.91 | 965.83 | -10.97% | 4,704.08 | 100.00% |
| Other | 56.78 | 61.43 | -7.57% | 0.00 | 0.00% |
| Germany | 137.01 | 153.51 | -10.75% | 765.11 | 16.26% |
| Italy | 64.27 | 72.21 | -11.00% | 371.93 | 7.91% |
| USA | 62.18 | 56.49 | 10.07% | 298.98 | 6.36% |
| Japan | 60.56 | 58.88 | 2.85% | 320.62 | 6.82% |
| Algeria | 58.73 | 50.88 | 15.43% | 259.67 | 5.52% |
| Spain | 55.61 | 87.60 | -36.52% | 348.15 | 7.40% |
| Thailand | 42.58 | 24.15 | 76.31% | 129.37 | 2.75% |
| Netherlands | 35.70 | 42.12 | -15.22% | 189.94 | 4.04% |
| Belgium | 32.63 | 31.28 | 4.33% | 166.19 | 3.53% |
| Philippines | 29.11 | 36.07 | -19.31% | 151.91 | 3.23% |
| Mexico | 27.80 | 40.56 | -31.47% | 120.76 | 2.57% |
| Malaysia | 25.75 | 28.26 | -8.89% | 104.01 | 2.21% |
| South Korea | 24.20 | 22.85 | 5.94% | 107.32 | 2.28% |
| Russia | 23.18 | 48.07 | -51.78% | 236.59 | 5.03% |
| China | 21.86 | 27.29 | -19.89% | 104.21 | 2.22% |
| UK | 20.10 | 14.09 | 42.63% | 109.91 | 2.34% |
| Poland | 13.74 | 14.52 | -5.33% | 81.61 | 1.73% |
| France | 12.23 | 11.07 | 10.49% | 68.23 | 1.45% |
| Indonesia | 10.98 | 26.50 | -58.57% | 98.44 | 2.09% |
| Portugal | 7.67 | 7.25 | 5.74% | 36.04 | 0.77% |
| Australia | 6.90 | 7.42 | -7.04% | 34.72 | 0.74% |
| Egypt | 6.17 | 6.28 | -1.63% | 35.84 | 0.76% |
| Greece | 5.26 | 3.23 | 62.99% | 22.02 | 0.47% |
| Canada | 4.71 | 12.86 | -63.42% | 34.61 | 0.74% |
| India | 3.67 | 2.53 | 45.08% | 9.75 | 0.21% |
| Israel | 3.56 | 3.85 | -7.45% | 27.21 | 0.58% |
| Romania | 1.62 | 4.39 | -63.17% | 12.80 | 0.27% |
| Chile | 1.13 | 2.02 | -44.33% | 5.79 | 0.12% |
| South Africa | 1.09 | 3.48 | -68.68% | 13.12 | 0.28% |
| Denmark | 1.00 | 1.32 | -24.68% | 5.74 | 0.12% |
| Singapore | 0.97 | 0.37 | 161.63% | 3.68 | 0.08% |
| Cambodia | 0.78 | 0.86 | -9.37% | 5.65 | 0.12% |
| New Zealand | 0.18 | 0.17 | 2.29% | 1.09 | 0.02% |
| Laos | 0.10 | 0.30 | -65.69% | 0.69 | 0.01% |
| Ukraine | 0.10 | 0.00 | 0.00% | 0.10 | 0.00% |
| Finland | 0.00 | 0.48 | -100.00% | 1.12 | 0.02% |
| Hungary | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00% | 0.10 | 0.00% |
| Myanmar | 0.00 | 1.18 | -100.00% | 3.01 | 0.06% |
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