Coffee price today 8/18/2025
World coffee prices skyrocketed.
After only 1 week, the price of Arabica coffee increased by 10.4%, Robusta increased by 18%. Positive fundamental factors affecting coffee prices include unfavorable weather with frost in Brazil at the beginning of last week, a sharp decrease in coffee exports from Brazil due to the impact of the US's reciprocal tax policy and low coffee inventories on the floor.
Thus, coffee prices ended last week soaring to a two-month high. The upward trend was also said to be driven by technical buying and short-term profit-taking, with the rally reaching its highest level in recent times.
Last week, the price of robusta coffee for delivery in September 2025 increased by 640 USD/ton; the price of arabica coffee for delivery in September 2025 increased by 34 cents/lb; along with the increase in London, domestic coffee increased by an average of 13,000 VND/kg.
Declining ICE inventories are supporting arabica prices. ICE-tracked arabica inventories fell to a more than one-year low of 731,739 bags on Friday. ICE robusta inventories fell to a three-week low of 6,907 lots on Friday, slightly below a two-year high of 7,029 lots on July 28.
Coffee price today August 18, 2025 is between 116,800 - 117,500 VND/kg.
Domestically, the 2024-2025 coffee crop (from October 2024 to September 2025) is entering its final stage with historic milestones. This crop is forecast to have an export value of nearly 8 billion USD, the highest level ever in the coffee industry.
The record-breaking turnover is partly due to contracts signed since late last year, when world coffee prices were at historic highs due to supply shortages. Over the past 10 years, improved production processes have helped Vietnamese robusta beans to be superior in quality, making them a top priority for global roasters and fetching higher prices than many other countries.
Commenting on the market this week, experts said that technically, if the price of robusta coffee in September on the London market remains above 4,300 USD/ton, it is a clear signal that the upward trend will continue.
Domestic coffee prices at the end of last week's session (August 16) continued to increase sharply by 3,000 - 3,400 VND/kg in key purchasing localities.
( Unit: VND/kg) (Source: giacaphe.com) |
According to the World and Vietnam Newspaper , at the end of the trading session of the weekend (August 15), the price of robusta coffee on the ICE Futures Europe London exchange continued to increase sharply, the delivery term for September 2025 increased by 117 USD, trading at 4,201 USD/ton. The delivery term for November 2025 increased by 115 USD, trading at 4,067 USD/ton. The average trading volume was high.
Arabica coffee prices on the ICE Futures US New York exchange continued to increase sharply, with September 2025 delivery futures up 15.15 cents, trading at 341.65 cents/lb. November 2025 delivery futures up 15.50 cents, trading at 334.20 cents/lb. Average trading volume is high.
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Pepper price today 8/18/2025
Domestic pepper prices are likely to increase.
Pepper price today, August 18, fluctuates between 140,000 - 143,000 VND/kg, in a situation where supply cannot meet demand.
Industry experts analyze that businesses have been massively importing pepper recently because the inventory and harvest output in our country are not enough to meet export demand.
In Dak Lak province, pepper price today is purchased at 143,000 VND/kg.
In Dak Nong area (Lam Dong province), pepper price today is purchased at 143,000 VND/kg.
In Gia Lai province, pepper price today is at 141,000 VND/kg.
Meanwhile in Dong Nai, pepper price today is at 141,000 VND/kg.
In Ba Ria - Vung Tau area (Ho Chi Minh City), pepper price today is at 141,000 VND/kg.
In Binh Phuoc area (Dong Nai province), pepper price today is purchased at 140,000 VND/kg.
The Vietnam Pepper and Spice Association (VPSA) said that many export businesses in the industry are having their orders delayed due to problems with health certificate (HC) procedures.
Faced with the above situation, VPSA has recommended that the Government, the Ministry of Health and relevant agencies urgently handle the congestion cases, and at the same time issue unified instructions so that businesses can promptly complete documents for international customers.
Latest world pepper prices updated from the International Pepper Association at 7:59 on August 16:
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Cocoa price today 8/18/2025
World cocoa prices on London and New York exchanges updated at 9:50 on August 18. (unit: USD/ton)
Cocoa prices traded on the London Stock Exchange
Cocoa prices traded on the New York Stock Exchange
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Rubber price today 8/18/2025
World rubber prices on Tokyo, Shanghai, Singapore floors updated at 9:50 on August 18:
RSS3 rubber price on Tocom floor - Tokyo
SHFE - Shanghai Natural Rubber Floor Price
TSR20 rubber price on SGX - Singapore
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Import and export market information
“What to do with the 20% reciprocal tax from the US – Specific impacts and response solutions for Vietnamese enterprises?” is the topic of the Talkshow organized by the Ho Chi Minh City Business Association (HUBA) on August 16.
According to the comments of hundreds of businesses participating in the event, the market reality shows that difficulties are present. However, looking at the problem from another perspective, the 20% reciprocal tax policy from the US is considered a "test" of the endurance of Vietnamese businesses in the period of deep integration. Some experts say that in the midst of difficulties, if challenges can be turned into opportunities, internal strength enhanced and market diversification can not only help businesses overcome the immediate crisis but also create a foundation for long-term growth.
In the context of the global market shifting strongly and increasing trade protectionism policies, the 20% reciprocal tax rate from the United States has officially taken effect since the beginning of 2025, becoming a major obstacle for a series of key export industries of Vietnam. Vietnamese economic experts and business leaders have proposed many strategic solutions to maintain export position and improve competitiveness.
The top priority is to renegotiate export contracts to share costs with partners, helping to maintain stable orders and cash flow. At the same time, businesses need to increase the localization rate and strictly comply with rules of origin to avoid risks of trade fraud investigations and defense from major markets. Effectively utilizing free trade agreements (FTAs), especially with the EU, Japan, Australia, etc., will help expand the market and take advantage of tariff incentives.
In parallel, developing new products, targeting high-end or niche markets, is considered a smart solution to adapt to consumer fluctuations. Finally, digital transformation and production automation are emphasized as key factors to help businesses increase productivity, reduce long-term costs and move towards sustainable development in the context of deep integration.
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