During last night’s trading session, as of early morning October 25th (Vietnam time), Robusta coffee prices on the London exchange saw a modest recovery of less than 1% across all contracts from now until May 2026.
Recovery Still Far from 120,000 VND/kg
The benchmark November 2025 contract rose by 17 USD/ton to 4,571 USD/ton, while the January 2026 contract saw the most significant increase, climbing 36 USD/ton to 4,557 USD/ton.
Today’s coffee prices in the Central Highlands of Vietnam are expected to see a slight recovery, ranging from 114,500 to 115,500 VND/kg. Some areas report higher prices, with new coffee fetching up to 116,500 VND/kg and old coffee at 116,000 VND/kg.
On the New York exchange, Arabica coffee futures for December 2025 delivery fell by 160 USD/ton to 8,880 USD/ton (or 403.75 US cents/pound).
At yesterday’s annual coffee conference (October 24th), organized by the Vietnam Coffee and Cocoa Association (VICOFA), most businesses and experts expressed optimism about prices for the 2025-2026 crop year but warned of potential oversupply in the long term.
Coffee prices for this crop year are forecast to remain strong.
New Coffee Purchasing Trends
Mr. Do Ha Nam, Vice Chairman of the Vietnam Coffee and Cocoa Association, recently returned from a trip to Europe, Vietnam’s largest coffee export market, accounting for over 40% of its market share. He noted an unusual trend: traders are buying very little coffee and demanding significant discounts, ranging from 50 to 150 USD/ton.
In contrast, roasters continue to purchase coffee regularly, with immediate delivery requirements.
This phenomenon suggests that roasters believe coffee is readily available and see no need to stockpile.
However, another interpretation is that high coffee prices have left roasters with insufficient capital to purchase large quantities of raw materials for long-term production.
Compared to the previous two crop years, coffee prices have tripled.
Even within Vietnam, Mr. Nam noted that due to financial pressures, farmers themselves are temporarily storing coffee, while businesses only purchase when necessary.
Last year, Vietnamese farmers successfully implemented the strategy: “Sell when prices are good, sell when you need cash,” avoiding a rush to sell and thereby stabilizing prices throughout the crop year at an average of 120,000 VND/kg.
Today’s Coffee Prices (Oct 24): A Dramatic Turn of Events
Coffee prices surged dramatically at the start of today’s session, climbing over 100 points, but closed the day with a sharp and steep decline.
Today’s Coffee Prices (Oct 22): Soaring High as UK Coffee Lovers Rave About Vietnamese Brews
Coffee prices surged significantly today, with both Robusta and Arabica varieties seeing increases of over 100 points.
Today’s Coffee Prices (Oct 21): Arabica Soars to New Heights, Vietnam’s Robusta Seizes Golden Opportunity
Coffee prices today exhibited a perplexing trend, with Robusta futures fluctuating in opposite directions across various contract periods, while Arabica rebounded to surpass the 400 US cents/pound mark.
Today’s Coffee Prices (Oct 18): Robusta Cools Down
Coffee prices dipped today, but the overall weekly trend for global Robusta coffee remains positive, with a 1.61% increase, equivalent to a $72 per ton gain.
Today’s Coffee Prices (Oct 17): Robusta Continues Upward Trend
Coffee prices surged again today, driven by a rise in Robusta beans. Vietnamese farmers are eagerly harvesting the new crop, optimistic that prices will remain high.
