Vietnam remained the second-largest coffee supplier to the Republic of Korea (RoK) in 2025, exporting 35.9 thousand tonnes worth USD 171.1 million, representing a year-on-year increase of 31.2% in value despite a 2.8% decline in volume.

According to data from the Vietnam Customs Department, exports of Vietnam’s coffee varieties recorded positive growth in January 2026, with several segments posting strong increases in both volume and value.

Robusta continued to dominate export structure, reaching 188.5 thousand tonnes with a turnover of USD 800.9 million. This marked an increase of 54.5% in volume and 31.6% in value compared with January 2025, accounting for 74.08% of the country’s total coffee export turnover.

Meanwhile, Arabica exports saw remarkable growth, totaling 17.4 thousand tonnes valued at USD 129.1 million, up 109.8% in volume and 159.3% in value year-on-year.

Processed coffee exports also maintained a strong upward trajectory, reaching USD 151.1 million, an increase of 29.5% compared with January 2025. This notable growth highlights sustained global demand for value-added coffee products and reflects a continuing shift in Vietnam’s export structure toward deeper processing rather than reliance on raw coffee beans. The trend is considered a positive signal supporting the long-term sustainable development strategy of the coffee industry.

Data cited by the Import-Export Department from the RoK’s customs authority show that in 2025, the country imported 201.3 thousand tonnes of coffee worth USD 1.70 billion, down slightly by 0.3% in volume but surging by 36.7% in value compared with 2024.

The average import price reached USD 8,441 per tonne, up 37.1% year-on-year. Notably, average import prices from all major supplying markets increased. In particular, the average import price of coffee from Vietnam rose by 35.0% compared with 2024, reaching USD 4,771 per tonne.

In 2025, the RoK sourced coffee from 54 countries and territories worldwide. Among these, imports from Colombia and Ethiopia increased, while those from Brazil, Vietnam and the US declined in volume.

Brazil remained the largest supplier, exporting 57.0 thousand tonnes worth USD 429.1 million to the RoK. Although export volume decreased by 3.5%, export value rose sharply by 63.3% compared with 2024. Brazil’s market share in the RoK’s total coffee imports slightly declined from 29.25% in 2024 to 28.32% in 2025.

Vietnam ranked second, supplying 35.9 thousand tonnes valued at USD 171.1 million. While volume fell by 2.8%, export value increased significantly by 31.2% year-on-year. Vietnam’s market share edged down from 18.27% in 2024 to 17.81% in 2025.

Colombia was the third-largest supplier, with exports reaching 30.6 thousand tonnes worth USD 254.4 million, up 2.7% in volume and 60.8% in value compared with the previous year. Its market share rose from 14.78% in 2024 to 15.22% in 2025.

In the domestic market, coffee prices in late February 2026 continued to be influenced by the downward trend in global markets. Increased supply pressure, as farmers and traders accelerated sales following the Tet holiday, coupled with cautious export activity amid global uncertainties, led to a decline in domestic prices.

On February 26, 2026, coffee prices in Dak Lak, Lam Dong, Gia Lai, and Dak Nong decreased by VND 4,000 - 4,200 per kg compared with February 2, 2026. Prices fluctuated between VND 96,300 and VND 97,000 per kg, depending on surveyed localities.