Vietnam Coffee & Pepper Prices Fall — Agri Update April 13
Coffee dropped 3,500 VND/kg to 85,200 in Central Highlands. Pepper markets also under pressure.
Published: April 13, 2026
Photo: MoTheGioi.vn
- Coffee prices dropped 3,500 VND/kg to 85,200–85,800 VND/kg range
- Tây Nguyên (Central Highlands) most affected — accounts for 90% of national coffee output
- Pepper prices also under pressure; Vietnam holds world #1 export position
- Iran war freight disruption pushing shipping costs up 25–40%
- EU/US tariffs creating uncertainty for agricultural export outlook
| Commodity | Price | Change | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Green Coffee Beans | 85.200–85.800 VND/kg | -3.500 VND/kg | Central Highlands |
| Black Pepper | 148.000–150.000 VND/kg | -1.000 VND/kg | Export demand pressure |
| Rice (5% broken) | 9.200–9.400 VND/kg | Stable | Mekong Delta |
| Cashew Kernels | 230.000–235.000 VND/kg | -500 VND/kg | Bình Phước, Đồng Nai |
| Natural Rubber | 42.500–43.000 VND/kg | Stable | Tây Ninh, Bình Dương |
Source: MoTheGioi.vn — Agricultural price update, April 13, 2026
London Robusta futures declining
ICE London Robusta contract prices continued their downward trend, pulling domestic purchase prices lower. Traders await the upcoming ICE Robusta contract settlement to determine the next direction.
Rising input costs
Fertilizer, pesticides, and labor costs have all increased. Falling sale prices combined with rising production costs create a double squeeze on farmer margins.
Export uncertainty
New tariffs from the EU and US are making traders cautious. New orders have slowed, and domestic inventory levels are rising.
Domestic consumption not enough
Although domestic coffee consumption grows 8–10% per year, it only accounts for about 10% of total production — not enough to offset export declines.
Photo: ThuongTruong/MoTheGioi.vn
Green coffee bean prices on April 13, 2026 across key Central Highlands provinces, as reported by MoTheGioi.vn.
Đắk Lắk
85.800 VND/kg
-3.500 VND/kg
Gia Lai
85.500 VND/kg
-3.500 VND/kg
Lâm Đồng
85.200 VND/kg
-3.500 VND/kg
Đắk Nông
85.400 VND/kg
-3.500 VND/kg
Kon Tum
85.300 VND/kg
-3.500 VND/kg
Bình Phước
85.600 VND/kg
-3.300 VND/kg
The ongoing Iran conflict continues to disrupt shipping lanes through the Strait of Hormuz — through which 20% of global oil transits. Container freight costs from Vietnam to Europe have risen 25–40% compared to January 2026. This directly erodes agricultural export margins.
25–40%
Freight increase
VN → EU
+15–20%
Marine insurance
War-risk premium
+5–10
Delivery time
Extra days
Vietnam is the world's #1 pepper exporter and #2 coffee exporter (after Brazil). Key markets such as the EU (~40% of coffee exports) and the US (~15%) are implementing or considering new tariffs, creating significant uncertainty.
Key Export Markets
European Union (EU)
~40%
EUDR in effect
United States
~15%
Section 301 review
Japan
~8%
Stable
South Korea
~5%
Stable
Photo: ThuongTruong/MoTheGioi.vn
Crop diversification
Intercropping durian, avocado, or macadamia in coffee plantations to reduce single-commodity risk.
Deep processing
Roasted and specialty coffee can sell for 3–5x the price of green beans. Investing in processing is a sustainable path.
Quality certifications
Products with Rainforest Alliance, UTZ, or organic certifications command 15–25% price premiums.
Cooperative membership
Joining cooperatives strengthens bargaining power with traders and reduces input costs through bulk purchasing.
A Central Highlands farming household with 1 hectare of coffee (average yield of 3 tons of green beans per hectare per year):
Output / harvest
3.000 kg
Price drop / kg
-3.500 VND
Income loss / harvest
-10.5 M VND
→ If you have 1 hectare of coffee in Đắk Lắk, today's price drop alone reduces your expected harvest revenue by about 10.5 million VND — equivalent to 2 months of fertilizer costs.
Specialty coffee segment
Price drops hit commercial-grade hardest. Specialty coffee with SCA scores of 80+ maintains stable pricing, often selling at 2–3x exchange rates.
Growing domestic consumption
Domestic coffee market growing 8–10% annually. Major chains (Highlands Coffee, Phindeli, The Coffee House) continue expanding, creating stable demand channels.
EUDR as competitive advantage
Farmers who are already EUDR-compliant will have a significant edge as competitors (Indonesia, Brazil) struggle to meet the new EU deforestation regulation.
- Upcoming ICE Robusta contract settlement — will determine short-term price direction
- Policy response from Ministry of Agriculture (MARD) on farmer support
- Progress of EU–Vietnam tariff negotiations
- Iran war developments and maritime shipping impact
- April 2026 agricultural export data from General Department of Customs
Data compiled from the sources above, as of publication. ZestLab analysis is for reference only, not investment advice.
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