On August 15, coffee prices in Vietnam experienced a significant decrease, with prices dropping by 1,500 VND/kg across the board. The current price range is approximately 94,800-95,500 VND/kg, reflecting a notable decline over recent days and moving further away from the 100,000 VND/kg mark.

This decline in domestic coffee prices coincides with a downward trend in the international robusta coffee market. On the London exchange, robusta coffee prices continued to fall, with the September 2026 contract dropping by 45 USD/ton, or 1.23%, to 3,621 USD/ton. Similarly, the November 2026 contract fell by 50 USD/ton, or 1.37%, to 3,594 USD/ton.

In contrast, arabica coffee prices on the New York exchange have shown signs of recovery. The September 2026 contract increased by 110.23 USD/ton, approximately 1.5%, reaching 7,453.82 USD/ton. This recovery is attributed to slower-than-expected harvest progress in Brazil and a decrease in certified arabica coffee stocks on the ICE exchange, reaching their lowest levels in nearly three years.

The diverging trends between robusta and arabica prices indicate that the global coffee market is experiencing different pressures based on the supply outlook for each type. In the short term, domestic robusta coffee prices are likely to continue to be influenced by developments on the London exchange and local supply conditions.

Meanwhile, the domestic pepper market remains stable, with prices on August 15 showing little change, hovering around 139,000 VND/kg. Vietnam has exported 168,429 tons of pepper in the first seven months of 2026, achieving a revenue of 1.087 billion USD, marking a 16.1% increase in volume and a 10.1% increase in value compared to the same period in 2025. The United States continues to be the largest market, accounting for nearly 25% of total exports, while China has seen an impressive 64% increase.