Vietnam’s robusta coffee prices surge sharply to end the week

VINAGRI News - Robusta coffee futures on the London exchange rebounded strongly on Friday (November 7), with the January 2026 contract rising 2.6% to USD 4,648 per tonne. Domestic coffee prices in Vietnam’s Central Highlands also jumped sharply by VND 2,300 - 2,700 per kilogram, reaching as high as VND 119,500.

Summary:

> Robusta January 2026 futures rose 2.6% to USD 4,648/tonne on November 7.

> Domestic coffee prices in the Central Highlands increased to VND 118,000 - 119,500/kg.

> Prices gained VND 2,500/kg over the week; futures rose USD 108/tonne (+2.38%).

> Storm Kalmaegi caused damage to coffee farms; another storm (No. 14) is approaching.

Robusta coffee prices on the London ICE exchange closed sharply higher on Friday (November 7). The January 2026 contract surged 2.60% (up USD 118) to USD 4,648 per tonne, while the November 2025 contract also increased 2.60% (up USD 118) to USD 4,662 per tonne.

Converted to Vietnamese currency, the January 2026 robusta futures price currently stands at approximately VND 122,300 per kilogram, based on the exchange rate of USD 1 = VND 26,309.97.

On the domestic market, coffee prices in Vietnam’s Central Highlands rose sharply on Saturday morning (November 8), up VND 2,300 - 2,700 per kilogram to range between VND 118,000 and 119,500 per kilogram. With the average price at VND 119,300 per kilogram, domestic robusta remains about VND 3,000 lower than the January 2026 London futures price, equivalent to roughly USD 114 per tonne.

Over the past week, robusta coffee prices experienced significant volatility but ultimately ended the week up by USD 108 per tonne, or 2.38%, compared to the previous Friday.

Domestically, coffee prices in the Central Highlands increased by a total of VND 2,500 per kilogram for the week. Analysts expect prices may challenge the VND 120,000 per kilogram mark next week.

However, Tropical Storm Kalmaegi (Typhoon No. 13) has caused considerable damage to coffee farms across the Central Highlands, which are currently in the peak harvest period. In addition, authorities are closely monitoring the approaching Typhoon No. 14, which could further affect coffee production in the region.

NPK/ Vinagri News