As of 11:30 a.m. today (December 19), the domestic coffee market continued to decline in price, with an average decrease of VND200/kg per session, currently fluctuating between VND122,500 - VND124,000/kg. The average coffee purchase price in the Central Highlands provinces today is VND123,800/kg.
Lam Dong is still the province with the lowest coffee purchasing price in the Central Highlands, with a difference of about VND1,300/kg compared to the average price. Compared to the closing price at the end of last week, coffee prices in this region decreased by VND200/kg, currently hovering at VND122,500/kg.
Gia Lai province today announced that the coffee purchase price fluctuates around 123,600 VND/kg, down 200 VND/kg compared to the same time yesterday (December 18).
In the same direction, coffee prices in Dak Lak province today ranked second on the chart, simultaneously changing direction to decrease by 200 VND/kg, to 123,800 VND/kg.
Notably, Dak Nong has always maintained a stable performance, firmly holding the leading position in the province and city with the highest coffee purchasing price in the country, setting the price at 124,000 VND/kg.
On the London and New York exchanges, the coffee market moved in opposite directions across all terms. On the London Robusta Coffee Exchange, coffee prices were covered in red, approaching the $5,000/ton mark. The January 2025 contract fell 1.25% (equivalent to $65/ton), standing at $5,151/ton. The March 2025 contract also slid 0.56% (equivalent to $29/ton), trading at $5,139/ton.
Notably, the developments in the New York Arabica coffee market accelerated after a sudden decrease. The March 2025 and May 2025 delivery periods were at 332.65 cents/lb and 327.40 cents/lb, up 2.37% and 1.71%, respectively.
Robusta coffee prices are under pressure as ICE-monitored inventories rose to a four-week high of 3,912 lots.
In Vietnam, the country’s top Robusta coffee producer, the harvest is now about 30% to 40% complete. According to I & M Smith, Vietnam’s 2025-2026 coffee harvest is expected to be slower than last year, partly due to wet weather conditions that lasted from late November to early December. However, the weather is expected to improve in the coming months, facilitating an acceleration of the harvest.
Recently, many domestic coffee brands have blended Arabica and Robusta to get an attractive flavor, blending the characteristic strength of both types, meeting consumer tastes.
