Coffee prices on May 20, 2025: The market rises sharply

Coffee prices on May 20 globally

Globally, coffee prices on both the London and New York exchanges saw strong gains on May 20, 2025.

Specifically, Robusta coffee on the London exchange for July 2025 delivery surged by $ 108 (equivalent to 2.22%) to reach $ 4,973/ton. The September 2025 contract also rose sharply by $ 102 (or 2.1%) to $ 4,962/ton.

Meanwhile, on the New York exchange, Arabica coffee for July 2025 delivery jumped by 9.05 cents (or 2.48%) to 374.70 cents/lb. The September 2025 contract increased by 8.95 cents (or 2.47%) to 371.45 cents/lb.

Global coffee prices surged again today due to lower-than-normal rainfall in Brazil’s key coffee-growing regions.

Coffee exports from Brazil have declined, contributing to the price increase. Last week, Cecafe reported that in April, Brazil’s green coffee bean exports fell by 28% year-on-year, down to just 3.05 million bags. From January to April, total coffee exports dropped 15.5% compared to the same period last year, reaching 13.2 million bags.

“Brazil’s ports are currently operating at full capacity—outdated equipment, lack of maintenance, and underinvestment have created an unsustainable situation,” Veraldo stated. In March, Brazil failed to export 637,767 bags of coffee—equivalent to around 1,932 containers—due to logistics bottlenecks, resulting in estimated losses of approximately $1.568 million, according to Cecafe.

Thus, global coffee prices on May 20, 2025, rose sharply compared to yesterday.

Coffee prices on May 20 domestically

In Vietnam, the domestic coffee market on May 20, 2025, rebounded strongly compared to the previous day.

Specifically, in Lam Dong province, coffee in Di Linh, Bao Loc, and Lam Ha districts is being traded at VND 126,000/kg.

In Dak Lak province, traders in Cu M’gar district are purchasing coffee at VND 126,500/kg. Meanwhile, traders in Ea H’leo and Buon Ho districts are offering VND 126,400/kg.

In Dak Nong province, coffee is being traded at VND 126,700/kg in Gia Nghia and VND 126,600/kg in Dak R’lap.

In Gia Lai province, Chu Prong district is trading at VND 126,500/kg, while Pleiku and La Grai districts are holding steady at VND 126,400/kg.

In Kon Tum province, the coffee purchasing price today stands at VND 126,400/kg.

Domestic coffee prices today have risen sharply by VND 2,100–2,200, approaching the VND 127,000/kg mark.

Thus, domestic coffee prices on May 20, 2025, are ranging from VND 126,000 to VND 126,700/kg.

$ 1 = VND 25.750 - Source: Vietcombank.