Coffee prices on March 26, 2026: Increase by VND 500–600/kg

Coffee prices on March 26 globally

Globally, coffee prices on the London and New York exchanges on March 26, 2026 recorded a slight simultaneous decline across international trading floors.

At the close of trading on March 25, Robusta coffee futures for May 2026 delivery on the London exchange fell by 0.89% ($ 33/ton) compared to the previous session, down to $ 3,629/ton. The July 2026 contract decreased by 0.66% ($ 24/ton), reaching $ 3,557/ton.

On the New York exchange, Arabica coffee futures for May 2026 delivery also declined slightly by 0.54% (1.75 cents/pound), reaching 316.1 cents/pound. The July contract dropped by 0.2% (0.65 cents/pound), to 309.7 cents/pound.

Global coffee prices continued their upward trend in the latest session, reflecting positive investor sentiment amid supply fluctuations. Specifically, Robusta prices on the London exchange ranged between $ 3,374 - 3,704/ton, indicating a relatively wide trading band with an overall upward bias.

The closure of the Strait of Hormuz has disrupted global transportation and tightened coffee supply worldwide. This disruption has increased shipping, insurance, and fuel costs globally, thereby raising expenses for coffee importers and roasters.

In addition, coffee prices are under pressure due to expectations of a record harvest this year in Brazil, the world’s largest producer. However, in the short term, supply remains tight as farmers are reportedly delaying sales.

The Brazilian Coffee Exporters Council (Cecafe) reported that Brazil’s green coffee exports in February fell by 27% year-on-year to 2.3 million bags.

Meanwhile, Brazil’s Ministry of Commerce stated last Thursday that the country’s coffee exports in February decreased by 17.4% year-on-year to 142,000 tons.

Robusta coffee is supported by tightening inventories, as ICE-monitored robusta stocks fell to a 2.25-month low at 4,211 lots as of March 24. However, arabica inventories monitored by ICE rose to a six-month high of 585,621 bags last Wednesday.

The downward pressure on coffee prices also comes as the market becomes more cautious, especially with Brazil’s harvest season approaching and rising production cost impacts becoming clearer.

The Middle East does not produce coffee, and although the region accounts for about 5–6% of global consumption, typically less than 2% of global coffee shipments pass through the Strait of Hormuz.

Thus, global coffee prices on March 26, 2026 edged down slightly compared to the previous day.

Coffee prices on March 26 domestically

In the domestic market, coffee prices on March 26, 2026 showed an upward trend, increasing by VND 500/kg compared to the previous session. Currently, the average purchasing price in key areas is around VND 94,100/kg.

Specifically, in Dak Nong (now Lam Dong), coffee prices increased by VND 600/kg compared to the previous session, currently being purchased at VND 94,100/kg – the highest among key coffee-growing regions. In Dak Lak and Gia Lai, traders are purchasing coffee at VND 94,100/kg, up VND 500/kg from yesterday.

Meanwhile, Lam Dong continues to record a lower price level, with transactions at around VND 93,200/kg after an increase of VND 400/kg.

According to traders, the domestic coffee market is showing signs of adjustment after a fairly strong increase last week, as many businesses and investors adopt a more cautious stance amid fluctuations in the global market.

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