In the overnight trading session ending early this morning, November 26th (Vietnam time), coffee prices surged on both major global exchanges. Robusta coffee futures on the London market rose by 2.34% to 2.39%, while Arabica coffee futures on the New York market climbed 1.66% to 2.07%.
For the benchmark contracts, January 2026 Robusta futures increased by $106 per ton, reaching $4,559 per ton. December 2025 Arabica futures rose by $150 per ton, hitting $9,130 per ton.
Domestic coffee prices in Vietnam are expected to rebound today, following the upward trend on international markets, after averaging 110,800 VND/kg before the London session began.
Yesterday, coffee prices in Lam Dong province dipped below the 110,000 VND/kg mark, settling at 109,500 VND/kg. This decline was attributed to the region’s challenges with sun-drying coffee beans and its greater distance from key transportation hubs.
While Vietnam produces various coffee types, Robusta accounts for 95% of its total output.
Coffee prices rallied after the U.S. reduced import tariffs on Brazilian coffee. However, adverse weather conditions in Vietnam and Brazil—the world’s top two coffee producers—have tightened supply, prompting investors to anticipate sustained price volatility.
From an investor’s perspective, Doan Nguyen Duc (known as “Bầu Đức”), Chairman of Hoang Anh Gia Lai Group, attributes the coffee price surge over the past 2-3 years primarily to China’s growing demand. With plans to expand coffee cultivation to 10,000 hectares by 2027, Duc highlights that China’s shift from tea to coffee culture has significantly boosted global demand, tripling prices and yielding substantial profits for growers.
