On July 15, 2026, coffee prices in Vietnam saw a notable increase of 1,200 VND per kilogram across major production regions. The average price is now recorded at 97,200 VND/kg, marking a uniform rise of 1,200 VND/kg compared to the previous update.

In Dak Lak, the price of coffee surged to 97,200 VND/kg, while in Gia Lai, it also reached the same level after an increase of 1,200 VND/kg. Lâm Đồng reported the lowest price at 96,700 VND/kg, which also reflects a rise of 1,200 VND/kg. The highest purchase price was noted in the old Dak Nong area, where it hit 97,300 VND/kg, also up by 1,200 VND/kg.

In terms of foreign exchange, the USD/VND rate remains stable at 26,040 VND/USD according to Vietcombank.

Global Coffee Prices

Globally, coffee prices exhibited a mixed performance on July 15. While the Arabica market in New York faced declines, the Robusta market in London experienced fluctuations. On the London exchange, the September 2026 Robusta contract increased by 15 USD/ton, reaching 3,849 USD/ton, although it fluctuated during trading, hitting a high of 4,033 USD/ton at one point before retracting.

For the November 2026 Robusta contract, there was a slight increase of 4 USD/ton, bringing it to 3,800 USD/ton. However, contracts for January and March 2027 saw declines of 4 USD/ton and 11 USD/ton, respectively.

Conversely, the Arabica contracts in New York continued to decline, with the September 2026 contract dropping by 3.90 US cents/lb to 326.1 US cents/lb. The December 2026 contract also fell by 3.05 US cents/lb, settling at 308.00 US cents/lb.

Market Insights

The coffee market has been experiencing significant volatility, particularly after reaching a 5.5-month high last week. The fluctuations are attributed to reduced market liquidity, which has made price movements unpredictable. The strengthening of the Brazilian real has also supported coffee prices, as it reduces the incentive for Brazilian farmers to sell their coffee for export.

In recent trading sessions, the Intercontinental Exchange (ICE) raised margin requirements for coffee futures contracts twice, leading to a notable decrease in market liquidity. Many commodity investment funds have been reducing their positions, resulting in sharp price increases or decreases.