Today’s Coffee Prices (Dec 1): Harvest Rush & Critical Recommendations

Today, December 1st, major coffee trading floors worldwide will open in the afternoon (Vietnam time) with the following starting prices: Robusta for January 2026 delivery at $4,565 per ton; Arabica for March 2026 delivery at $8,400 per ton; and domestic prices at 112,200 VND per kilogram.

In an interview with Bao Nguoi Lao Dong, Mr. Trinh Duc Minh, Chairman of the Buon Ma Thuot Coffee Association (Dak Lak), stated that typically by this time (late November each year), about 30% of the coffee harvest would be completed. However, currently, only 15%-20% has been harvested.

This delay is due to continuous rainfall and storms throughout November 2025, causing the coffee to ripen later and preventing timely harvesting due to poor weather conditions.

“December is the peak harvesting month, and this year it’s even more intense, making it harder to find laborers and driving up costs,” said Mr. Minh.

The Chairman of the Buon Ma Thuot Coffee Association noted that while coffee prices on the exchange are volatile and unpredictable, overall demand remains high, and price levels are favorable.

Farmers should avoid reacting to price fluctuations and only sell when necessary.

It’s essential for farmers to maintain relationships with reputable, long-standing businesses and established supply chain partners, rather than compromising these connections for short-term gains.

“Importantly, farmers should ensure that only ripe and fully mature coffee cherries are harvested to maintain the quality of the coffee,” Mr. Minh emphasized.