Vietnam’s coffee exports fell 17.24 percent in August to US$460 million, bringing the year-to-date total to US$6.50 billion, according to Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Shipments to key European markets weakened, with Germany down 34.88 percent to US$31 million and Italy slipping 1.61 percent to US$40 million. Spain was an outlier, rising 11.41 percent to US$44 million.
Japan declined 18.74 percent to US$31 million, while Russia and Algeria dropped 24.18 percent and 62.34 percent, respectively.
The US saw strong recovery, up 44.99 percent to US$15 million, while China and Indonesia rose 30.96 percent and 28.15 percent. South Korea also improved by 17.71 percent.
Year-to-date, Europe remains dominant, accounting for more than 40 percent of Vietnam’s coffee exports, led by Germany, Italy, and Spain.
Of note, Vietnam’s coffee industry is one of the largest in the world, ranking second only to Brazil in total exports.
The country produces mainly Robusta beans, grown primarily in the Central Highlands provinces of Dak Lak, Lam Dong, Gia Lai, and Kon Tum, which account for over 90 percent of output.
Smaller quantities of Arabica are cultivated in higher-altitude regions such as Son La and Quang Tri.
Coffee is a key agricultural export, contributing billions of US dollars annually and supporting millions of rural livelihoods.
While Vietnam’s strength lies in high-volume, cost-efficient production, the industry is shifting toward higher-quality, value-added segments such as specialty coffee, roasted products, and branded exports.
Challenges include climate variability, ageing trees, limited domestic processing capacity, and sustainability requirements from importing markets.
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Vietnam coffee exports, August 2025 US$ millions
| August | July | MoM | YTD | % of YTD | |
| Total | 459.99 | 555.81 | -17.24% | 6,499.66 | 100.00% |
| Other | 39.74 | 54.60 | -27.23% | 693.78 | 10.67% |
| Spain | 44.23 | 39.70 | 11.41% | 487.80 | 7.51% |
| Italy | 40.11 | 40.77 | -1.61% | 490.40 | 7.54% |
| Japan | 31.04 | 38.20 | -18.74% | 447.86 | 6.89% |
| Germany | 30.62 | 47.02 | -34.88% | 901.47 | 13.87% |
| Thailand | 28.16 | 25.30 | 11.28% | 220.01 | 3.38% |
| Russia | 27.81 | 36.68 | -24.18% | 328.49 | 5.05% |
| China | 22.25 | 16.99 | 30.96% | 167.80 | 2.58% |
| Netherlands | 20.85 | 23.56 | -11.52% | 268.09 | 4.12% |
| Indonesia | 19.63 | 15.32 | 28.15% | 149.88 | 2.31% |
| Algeria | 17.68 | 46.95 | -62.34% | 358.55 | 5.52% |
| USA | 15.47 | 10.67 | 44.99% | 359.44 | 5.53% |
| South Korea | 13.30 | 11.30 | 17.71% | 153.61 | 2.36% |
| Mexico | 12.26 | 23.90 | -48.71% | 184.51 | 2.84% |
| Malaysia | 12.10 | 19.11 | -36.68% | 157.65 | 2.43% |
| UK | 11.53 | 18.20 | -36.66% | 158.15 | 2.43% |
| Australia | 11.09 | 10.33 | 7.36% | 61.77 | 0.95% |
| France | 9.75 | 10.10 | -3.46% | 92.21 | 1.42% |
| Poland | 9.39 | 10.42 | -9.86% | 111.29 | 1.71% |
| Belgium | 8.61 | 13.50 | -36.27% | 207.31 | 3.19% |
| Philippines | 8.26 | 14.82 | -44.26% | 207.87 | 3.20% |
| Israel | 5.01 | 3.77 | 33.00% | 39.93 | 0.61% |
| India | 4.51 | 2.45 | 83.93% | 19.72 | 0.30% |
| Cambodia | 4.21 | 2.73 | 54.14% | 14.09 | 0.22% |
| Portugal | 3.30 | 6.12 | -46.02% | 49.94 | 0.77% |
| Egypt | 3.21 | 6.57 | -51.18% | 49.53 | 0.76% |
| Canada | 2.33 | 1.09 | 114.63% | 41.10 | 0.63% |
| Greece | 1.49 | 1.98 | -24.49% | 31.01 | 0.48% |
| Romania | 1.07 | 1.75 | -39.15% | 16.65 | 0.26% |
| Singapore | 0.33 | 0.84 | -60.74% | 5.55 | 0.09% |
| Denmark | 0.23 | 0.07 | 206.58% | 6.79 | 0.10% |
| New Zealand | 0.17 | 0.60 | -71.58% | 2.48 | 0.04% |
| South Africa | 0.15 | 0.25 | -40.67% | 13.94 | 0.21% |
| Laos | 0.10 | 0.15 | -29.05% | 0.99 | 0.02% |
| Chile | 0.00 | 0.62 | -100.00% | 6.51 | 0.10% |
| Finland | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00% | 1.13 | 0.02% |
| Hungary | 0.00 | 0.12 | -100.00% | 0.22 | 0.00% |
| Myanmar | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00% | 3.01 | 0.05% |
| Ukraine | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00% | 0.10 | 0.00% |