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Global coffee price volatility and supply pressures

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Global coffee markets remain volatile due to supply concerns and climate risks. While analysts previously warned of potential price increases exceeding 300 percent, market trends shifted toward a decline in mid-September 2026 due to abundant supply from Brazil. In Vietnam, domestic prices in the Central Highlands have experienced significant fluctuations. Following a sharp decline in early October that saw prices drop below 92,000 VND/kg, prices in key provinces such as Dak Lak, Gia Lai, and Dak Nong have ~~rebounded, ranging between 92,200 and~~ rebounded. As of October 11, 2026, prices in these regions have risen to approximately 93,000 VND/kg, while Lam Dong remains slightly lower at 92,200 VND/kg. On the international market, trends continue to diverge by coffee type. London Robusta futures have seen a recovery, with ~~prices~~ the November 2026 contract increasing by 47 USD to approximately 3,470 ~~USD/ton, while~~ USD/ton. Conversely, New York Arabica prices continue to face downward ~~adjustments.~~ pressure, with the December 2026 contract decreasing to 286.95 US cents per pound. Vietnam’s export profile shows a growing emphasis on processed goods, with processed coffee exports reaching 1.2 billion USD, a 1.7% increase compared to 2025. ~~Vietnamese Robusta accounted for 73.3% of total coffee export turnover in the first eight months of the year.~~ While the European Union remains a primary market, Vietnam is expanding its presence in North America; specifically, its market share in total Canadian imports rose to 3.22% in the first seven months of 2026. Climate risks remain a persistent factor, as the El Niño phenomenon has a 75% probability of remaining active until early ~~2027, threatening the Central Highlands with drought and irregular rainfall.~~ 2027. Industry experts continue to emphasize a transition toward high-value deep processing and brand recognition to mitigate vulnerability to global price ~~fluctuations.~~ fluctuations, noting that despite producing nearly 40% of the world's Robusta, Vietnam must overcome a high reliance on raw material exports through technological investment and product diversification.

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