Vietnam’s coffee exports top US$6 billion in first eight months of 2026

Vietnam's coffee exports reached a record US$6 billion within the first eight months of 2026, marking an 8-10 percent increase in export volume compared to the same period in 2025, according to the Vietnam Coffee and Cocoa Association (Vicofa). The European Union and the United States continued to be the primary markets for Vietnam's coffee, while emerging Asian markets, especially China, are expected to fuel further growth.

However, a 11.2 percent drop in export value was attributed to lower prices. For Vietnam to sustain its export growth, the industry must prioritize meeting sustainability standards, particularly the European Union's Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) and focus on enhancing deep processing and product quality. Currently, approximately 30 percent of Vietnam's coffee-growing regions are certified under sustainability standards, a significant step towards complying with stringent requirements in major import markets.

Vicofa anticipates the positive trend in exports to persist throughout 2026, with full-year volume growth projected at around 8-10 percent from 2025's level, fueled by the onset of the new harvest in late November. The association has recommended that the Vietnamese government and relevant ministries intensify trade promotion efforts in markets such as China, Russia, South Korea, and Algeria, alongside targeting specialty and organic coffee markets in Northern Europe.

Moreover, Vicofa advocates for bolstering businesses' connections with prominent retail chains in Asia and Europe to broaden market access for processed coffee products.