Domestic coffee prices
The domestic coffee market on April 18 continued to fall deeply, creating an additional gap with the peak set on March 24 at about 8,600 VND/kg.
According to surveys in key growing areas of the Central Highlands, coffee prices decreased from 2,000 - 2,100 VND/kg, bringing the average price level of the whole region down to the threshold of 85,100 VND/kg.
In Dak Nong province (old), the purchase price recorded the highest price in the region at 85,200 VND/kg, down 2,000 VND/kg.
Dak Lak and Gia Lai two localities simultaneously sharply reduced by 2,000 VND/kg, down to 85,000 VND/kg.
Offering to the market the lowest price is Lam Dong province, currently listed at 84,500 VND/kg, down another 2,100 VND/kg.
World coffee prices
On the international market, exchanges continued to decline sharply. Closing the trading session, the price of online Robusta coffee for May 2026 delivery on the London exchange decreased by 2.47% (about 86 USD/ton), to 3,388 USD/ton.
July 2026 futures contract decreased by 2.5% (equivalent to 84 USD/ton), reaching 3,263 USD/ton.
Similarly, on the New York exchange, the price of Arabica coffee for delivery in May 2026 decreased deeply by 2.4% (7.15 US cents/lb), reaching 289.30 US cents/lb. The contract for delivery in July 2026 dropped 2.11% (6.15 US cents/lb), reaching 284.25 US cents/lb.
Market outlook
Coffee prices fell sharply, with Arabica falling to a 1-week low. The main reason is Iran's announcement that the Hormuz Strait has been reopened, helping to restore normal transportation and ease concerns about disruptions to global coffee supply.
Previously, Arabica prices fell to a 1-month low due to expectations for a record crop in Brazil. StoneX also raised its forecast to 75.3 million bags, and said that global coffee surplus in 2026 could increase to 10 million bags, compared to 1.8 million bags in 2025. This is the highest level in 6 years.
Coffee exports increased sharply from Vietnam - the world's largest Robusta producer - continuing to put downward pressure on prices. On the supporting side, Robusta supply is still tightened as inventories monitored by ICE fell to a 16-month low, remaining 3,838 lots.
Another factor still being monitored is the exchange rate, a factor that continues to directly affect the competitiveness of Brazilian exports. The combination of a weaker USD at some points and pressure from outside creates a more challenging environment for the formation of a price level.
