Surpassing other key commodities, Vietnam’s coffee exports reached nearly 1.24 million tons, worth USD 7.01 billion in the first nine months of 2025—up 11.7% in volume and 62.2% in value compared to the same period in 2024.

With this result, export earnings have far exceeded the previous record of USD 5.62 billion achieved in 2024 and surpassed the USD 6 billion target initially set for 2030. Coffee has now officially overtaken fruits and vegetables (USD 6.1 billion) to become Vietnam’s most valuable agricultural export in the first nine months of 2025.

For the 2024–2025 crop year (October 2024–September 2025), Vietnam exported a total of 1.48 million tons of coffee, a slight decline of 0.3% from the previous crop year. However, export value surged by 52.9%, reaching USD 8.3 billion—the highest level in the industry’s history.

This growth was driven largely by higher export prices. In September 2025, Vietnam’s average coffee export price reached USD 5,700 per ton, up 4.2% from August and 2.0% from September 2024. Overall, during the first nine months, the average export price stood at USD 5,655 per ton, representing a 45.2% year-on-year increase. Over the past five consecutive crop years, coffee prices have steadily risen, setting new records and underscoring the industry’s strong and sustainable development trajectory.

Experts attribute these achievements to the decisive actions of government authorities in promoting trade, implementing supportive policies, and facilitating market expansion. At the same time, Vietnamese coffee enterprises have demonstrated greater professionalism and adaptability amid a volatile global environment.

According to Mr. Nguyen Nam Hai, Chairman of the Vietnam Coffee and Cocoa Association (VICOFA), Vietnam’s success has also been strongly supported by Free Trade Agreements (FTAs). These agreements have enabled Vietnamese businesses to access new markets while reducing tariffs and trade barriers. “Amid global challenges, FTAs have become an essential gateway for Vietnamese coffee to reach farther across the global export map,” Mr. Hai emphasized.

In September 2025, Vietnam recorded strong export growth to major markets such as Germany, Italy, Japan, and the United States, compared with the same period in 2024.

Germany remained Vietnam’s largest export market, importing 172,767 tons of coffee worth over USD 940 million, an increase of 30.6% in volume and 94.7% in value. Italy ranked second, with 104,092 tons valued at nearly USD 547 million, up 0.2% in volume and 54.1% in value.

Several other markets also posted remarkable growth: Spain up 52.3%, Algeria up 310.2%, Japan up 44.4%, the United States up 65.3%, Russia up 47.6%, the Netherlands up 95.1%, Belgium up 82.1%, and Mexico soaring 3,372.4% in value compared to the same period in 2024.

Experts note that Vietnam’s coffee export potential remains immense. Ensuring stable raw material supply and enhancing product value through processing and quality improvement before export will be critical to sustaining growth and securing the industry’s long-term competitiveness.

Source: Doanh nghiep Tiep thi