Export turnover of processed coffee surpasses $1 bln

Viet Nam's processed coffee exports are experiencing robust growth. In the first eight months of the year, export turnover reached USD 1.182 billion, up 64% compared to the same period in 2024.

This marks the second consecutive year that processed coffee exports have exceeded USD 1 billion. In 2024, they surpassed the USD 1 billion mark for the first time, setting a record of USD 1.184 billion. With current turnover already nearly equal to the full-year result of 2024, it is certain that by the end of this year, they will far exceed that record.

In recent years, Viet Nam's processed coffee exports have consistently recorded double-digit growth. In 2023, export turnover increased by 30% compared to 2022. In 2024, it rose by 35% compared to 2023, and in the first eight months of this year, exports surged by up to 64% compared to the same period.

According to a report by the Department of Foreign Market Development (Ministry of Industry and Trade), during the 2015–2023 period, Viet Nam's export turnover of processed coffee to EU markets averaged EUR 72.4 million per year, with an average annual growth rate of 18%. As a result, export turnover to the EU increased from EUR 45.6 million in 2015 to EUR 153 million in 2023.

In terms of volume, 31,000 tons of processed coffee were exported to the EU in 2023, nearly tripling the figure of 2015. This demonstrates that Viet Nam's processed coffee is steadily penetrating more markets, including large and demanding ones such as the EU.

The consecutive double-digit growth in recent years highlights the strong transformation of Viet Nam’s coffee industry, shifting from primarily exporting green beans to focusing on deep-processed products that add value and meet modern consumption trends as well as increasingly strict requirements from major importing markets.

Mr. Do Ha Nam, Vice Chairman of the Viet Nam Coffee - Cocoa Association, noted that in recent years, businesses, especially foreign direct investment (FDI) enterprises, have been investing in building numerous factories producing processed coffee products to serve both domestic and export markets.

The structure of exported coffee types is shifting towards a higher proportion of deeply processed products, such as instant coffee and roasted ground coffee. This transformation not only increases the added value of Vietnamese coffee but also creates greater potential for sustainable profits. According to some coffee traders, processing green beans into instant coffee can raise their value by 2-3 times. 

Today, many processed coffee products from Viet Nam are being exported to international markets. According to the Department of Foreign Market Development (Ministry of Industry and Trade), Vietnamese processed coffee exports to the EU include a wide range of products such as unroasted and decaffeinated coffee, instant coffee, extracts, essences, concentrates, roasted and decaffeinated coffee, etc. 

In addition, Vietnamese enterprises also export other processed products, such as ground coffee and roasted coffee, to many other markets around the world. 

The global processed coffee market presents vast opportunities for Vietnamese coffee businesses. According to Grand View Research, the expansion of international coffee chains such as Starbucks in recent years has significantly boosted global consumption demand for roasted coffee. Currently, roasted coffee holds the largest market share in the global coffee industry. In 2024, the global coffee market is estimated at USD 269 billion, with roasted coffee accounting for 56%.

Investing in processed coffee production enables Vietnamese coffee enterprises to meet not only modern consumption trends in international markets but also growing demands in the domestic market. In Viet Nam, the processed coffee segment has been expanding rapidly in recent years. For instant coffee alone, according to Statista, revenue of this segment is expected to reach USD 0.98 billion in 2024 and USD 1.22 billion by 2029.

According to the Agency of Foreign Trade under the Ministry of Industry and Trade, coffee enterprises in Viet Nam have increased investments in processing technologies and traceability systems to enhance product value. Additionally, effective utilization of free trade agreements such as EVFTA, UKVFTA, and CPTPP has helped businesses expand export markets and improve export turnover.

Many companies have also proactively shifted to sustainable production models, emphasizing international certifications like Rainforest Alliance and Fairtrade. This not only supports higher selling prices but also reinforces brand reputation and Vietnam’s position in the global coffee supply chain.