Key Takeaways
- Coffee industry employed 2.5 million people directly in 2023, 40% in harvesting roles
- Export earnings from coffee generated USD 4.2 billion in 2023, supporting 5% of agricultural GDP
- Average farmer income from coffee was USD 3,500/ha in 2023, 30% above national rural average
- In 2022/23, export volume of Vietnamese coffee reached 1,620,000 metric tons, a 2% decline from prior year due to lower production
- Germany imported 16% of Vietnam's coffee exports in 2023, totaling 250,000 tons valued at USD 750 million
- Average export price for Vietnamese Robusta was USD 2,200 per ton in 2023, up 40% from 2022 highs
- In 2023, domestic coffee consumption in Vietnam reached 200,000 tons, up 5% from 2022 driven by urban youth
- Instant coffee holds 75% of Vietnam's domestic market share in 2023, with 150,000 tons consumed annually
- Per capita coffee consumption in Vietnam was 1.5 kg in 2023, doubling from 2013 levels
- In the 2022/23 coffee year, Vietnam produced 1,784,000 metric tons of green coffee beans, marking a 4.5% increase from the previous year due to favorable weather in the Central Highlands
- Dak Lak province accounted for 52% of Vietnam's total coffee production in 2023, yielding approximately 950,000 metric tons from 220,000 hectares of cultivation area
- Vietnam's coffee yield per hectare reached 4.2 tons in 2022, higher than the global average of 1.1 tons due to intensive farming practices in Robusta varieties
- In 2023, 25% of coffee farms adopted sustainable practices, reducing chemical use by 40%
- Deforestation linked to coffee expansion totaled 10,000 ha loss annually pre-2020, now halted by regulations
- Water usage in coffee production averaged 15,000 liters/ton, with drip irrigation cutting it 30% on 100,000 ha
Vietnam’s coffee sector in 2023 employed millions and earned $4.2 billion from exports.
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Economic And Employment Statistics18 stats
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Coffee industry employed 2.5 million people directly in 2023, 40% in harvesting roles
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Export earnings from coffee generated USD 4.2 billion in 2023, supporting 5% of agricultural GDP
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Average farmer income from coffee was USD 3,500/ha in 2023, 30% above national rural average
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Coffee sector FDI reached USD 500 million in 2023 for processing plants in Dak Lak
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600,000 farming households depend on coffee, with average plot size 1.2 ha generating USD 4,000/year income
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Processing industry employed 100,000 workers in 2023, with wages averaging USD 300/month
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Coffee taxes contributed VND 10 trillion to state budget in 2023, 1% of total revenue
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Rural poverty in coffee regions fell to 5% in 2023 from 15% in 2015 due to crop income
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Export taxes on coffee unroasted were 0% in 2023, saving exporters USD 100 million
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Coffee cooperatives numbered 1,200 in 2023, serving 300,000 farmers with better pricing
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Women comprise 45% of coffee labor force, earning 20% less than men at USD 250/month average
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Value added in processing reached 25% of export value in 2023, USD 1 billion total
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Credit access for coffee farmers hit 70% coverage, USD 2 billion loans in 2023 at 6% interest
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Dak Lak GDP from coffee was 40% or USD 2.5 billion in 2023
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Youth employment in coffee sector is 20%, with 100,000 under 30 in processing roles 2023
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Insurance coverage for coffee crops reached 30% of area, protecting USD 500 million value in 2023
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Logistics costs for coffee chain were 15% of export value, USD 630 million in 2023
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Coffee certification premiums added USD 200/ton for 20% of output in 2023
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Export And Trade Statistics20 stats
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In 2022/23, export volume of Vietnamese coffee reached 1,620,000 metric tons, a 2% decline from prior year due to lower production
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Germany imported 16% of Vietnam's coffee exports in 2023, totaling 250,000 tons valued at USD 750 million
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Average export price for Vietnamese Robusta was USD 2,200 per ton in 2023, up 40% from 2022 highs
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In 2023, Vietnam exported coffee to 85 countries, with top 5 (Germany, US, Italy, Spain, Japan) taking 60% of volume
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Coffee export revenue hit USD 4.2 billion in 2023, accounting for 3% of Vietnam's total export turnover
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US imported 150,000 tons of Vietnamese coffee in 2022, mainly instant coffee blends, valued at USD 450 million
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Italy purchased 120,000 tons of green Robusta from Vietnam in 2023 for espresso production
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Japan imported 80,000 tons of Vietnamese coffee in 2023, focusing on specialty grades at USD 3,500/ton
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Soluble coffee exports from Vietnam reached 350,000 tons in 2022, 22% of total coffee shipments
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Export volume to China surged 25% to 100,000 tons in 2023 amid rising domestic demand there
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Belgium handled 10% of Vietnam's coffee re-exports in 2023, transshipping 160,000 tons to EU markets
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Roasted coffee exports grew 15% to 50,000 tons in 2023, valued at USD 200 million
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In Q1 2024, coffee exports totaled 450,000 tons worth USD 1.3 billion, up 30% YoY
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Philippines imported 40,000 tons from Vietnam in 2023 for local blending
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EU tariffs on Vietnamese coffee averaged 0% under EVFTA since 2020, boosting exports by 20%
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Algeria took 30,000 tons of Robusta in 2023 at discount prices for instant production
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Container shipping costs for coffee exports rose 50% to USD 3,000/TEU in 2022 peak
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South Korea imported 25,000 tons in 2023, growing 10% for canned coffee market
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Export quality certification (EUDR compliance) covered 40% of shipments in 2023
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Malaysia re-exported 20,000 tons of Vietnamese coffee in 2023 to ASEAN neighbors
Interpretation
Export And Trade Statistics Interpretation
Vietnam’s coffee export trade stayed concentrated and rising in value in 2023 as export revenue reached USD 4.2 billion, with Germany alone taking 250,000 tons worth USD 750 million, while the average Robusta export price climbed to USD 2,200 per ton despite volume slipping to 1,620,000 metric tons.
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Market And Consumption Statistics18 stats
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In 2023, domestic coffee consumption in Vietnam reached 200,000 tons, up 5% from 2022 driven by urban youth
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Instant coffee holds 75% of Vietnam's domestic market share in 2023, with 150,000 tons consumed annually
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Per capita coffee consumption in Vietnam was 1.5 kg in 2023, doubling from 2013 levels
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Ho Chi Minh City consumes 40% of national coffee, with 80,000 tons in cafes and retail in 2023
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Specialty coffee shops grew to 2,500 outlets nationwide in 2023, serving 500 million cups yearly
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Trung Nguyen brand controls 30% of domestic roasted coffee market, selling 20,000 tons in 2023
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Vietnamese iced coffee (Ca Phe Sua Da) consumption equates to 100 million servings monthly in 2023
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Retail coffee prices averaged VND 150,000/kg for premium Robusta in 2023, up 20%
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E-commerce sales of coffee grew 40% to VND 500 billion in 2023 via Shopee and Lazada
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Hanoi market consumed 30,000 tons of coffee in 2023, with 50% imported blends
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Ready-to-drink coffee sales hit 50 million liters in 2023, led by Vinacafe brands
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Coffee tourism in Dalat attracted 2 million visitors in 2023, boosting on-site consumption by 10,000 tons
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Organic coffee domestic sales reached 5,000 tons in 2023, 2.5% of market at premium VND 300,000/kg
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Cafe chain Highlands Coffee served 200 million cups in 2023 across 400 stores
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Street vendor coffee remains 60% of consumption volume, 120,000 tons at VND 20,000/cup average
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Capsule coffee market expanded to 1 million units sold monthly in 2023 urban areas
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Da Nang consumed 15,000 tons, with tourism driving 30% growth in cafe visits 2023
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Coffee contributes 2.5% to Vietnam's CPI in 2023, with price volatility affecting 10 million households
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Production Statistics22 stats
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In the 2022/23 coffee year, Vietnam produced 1,784,000 metric tons of green coffee beans, marking a 4.5% increase from the previous year due to favorable weather in the Central Highlands
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Dak Lak province accounted for 52% of Vietnam's total coffee production in 2023, yielding approximately 950,000 metric tons from 220,000 hectares of cultivation area
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Vietnam's coffee yield per hectare reached 4.2 tons in 2022, higher than the global average of 1.1 tons due to intensive farming practices in Robusta varieties
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Over 95% of Vietnam's coffee production is Robusta beans, with Arabica making up only 5% primarily grown in the northern provinces like Son La
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In 2023, coffee planting area in Vietnam expanded to 670,000 hectares, with a 2% annual growth driven by high global prices
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Lam Dong province produced 180,000 metric tons of coffee in 2022/23, representing 10% of national output from 45,000 hectares
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Average age of coffee trees in Vietnam is 15 years, with replanting efforts covering 20,000 hectares annually to improve productivity
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Gia Lai province contributed 15% to national coffee production in 2023, harvesting 270,000 tons from 80,000 hectares
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Vietnam's coffee production cost averaged USD 1,200 per ton in 2022, 20% lower than Indonesia due to labor efficiency
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In 2021/22, drought reduced Vietnam's coffee output by 10% to 1,650,000 tons, affecting 50,000 hectares in the Southeast
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Kon Tum province's coffee yield hit 4.5 tons/ha in 2023 thanks to improved irrigation on 25,000 hectares
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70% of Vietnam's coffee farms are smallholder plots under 2 hectares, producing 80% of total output
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Arabica production in Da Lat region reached 25,000 tons in 2022 from 6,000 hectares at elevations over 1,200m
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Fertilizer use in Vietnamese coffee farms averaged 300kg/ha in 2023, boosting yields by 15% compared to organic methods
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In 2023, new coffee varieties like TR4 and TR9 covered 10,000 hectares, increasing yields by 20% to 5 tons/ha
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Dong Nai province harvested 50,000 tons of coffee in 2022 from 12,000 hectares, focusing on high-yield Robusta clones
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Pest damage affected 5% of coffee area in 2022, with coffee berry borer causing 20,000 ton losses nationally
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Irrigation coverage in Vietnam's coffee regions reached 60% in 2023, up from 40% in 2018, aiding stable production
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Binh Phuoc province's coffee output was 120,000 tons in 2023 from 30,000 ha, with 4.0 tons/ha yield
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Mechanization in harvesting covered 15% of coffee farms in 2023, reducing labor costs by 25%
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Quang Tri province grew 5,000 ha of Arabica in 2022, producing 8,000 tons at premium quality
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Soil degradation impacts 30% of coffee lands, prompting 15,000 ha intercropping with pepper in 2023
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Sustainability And Environmental Statistics16 stats
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In 2023, 25% of coffee farms adopted sustainable practices, reducing chemical use by 40%
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Deforestation linked to coffee expansion totaled 10,000 ha loss annually pre-2020, now halted by regulations
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Water usage in coffee production averaged 15,000 liters/ton, with drip irrigation cutting it 30% on 100,000 ha
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Carbon emissions from coffee farms were 2.5 tons CO2/ha/year in 2023, targeted for 20% reduction by 2030
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UTZ certified coffee area reached 150,000 ha in 2023, 22% of total, improving soil health
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Pesticide residues exceeded limits in 5% of exports in 2022, prompting stricter controls
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Shade-grown coffee covers 10% of Arabica area, preserving biodiversity in 20,000 ha
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Soil erosion affects 20% of coffee slopes, mitigated by cover crops on 50,000 ha in 2023
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Organic coffee certified area grew to 20,000 ha in 2023, yielding 40,000 tons premium product
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Climate change projected to reduce suitable coffee land by 50% by 2050 without adaptation
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Fairtrade certified cooperatives exported 30,000 tons in 2023, benefiting 50,000 farmers
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Plastic waste from coffee packaging totals 5,000 tons/year, with 40% recycled in 2023 initiatives
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Biodiversity hotspots in Yok Don National Park near coffee zones protected 100 bird species in 2023
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Rainforest Alliance certified 100,000 ha, reducing fertilizer runoff by 25% in 2023
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EUDR compliance training reached 200,000 farmers in 2023 for deforestation-free supply chains
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Greenhouse gas sequestration via agroforestry on 30,000 ha coffee plots in 2023
Interpretation
Sustainability And Environmental Statistics Interpretation
In Vietnam’s coffee sustainability push, 25% of farms adopted sustainable practices in 2023 cutting chemical use by 40% while water use averaged 15,000 liters per ton and UTZ certification covered 150,000 ha, showing measurable environmental progress alongside ongoing challenges like 5% of 2022 exports exceeding pesticide residue limits.
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Coffee’s economic footprint in Vietnam (2023)
Coffee generates substantial export and fiscal value while supporting a meaningful share of agriculture and households.
Export earnings from coffee generated USD 4.2 billion in 2023, supporting 5% of agricultural GDP5%
Coffee export revenue hit USD 4.2 billion in 2023, accounting for 3% of Vietnam's total export turnover
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Coffee taxes contributed VND 10 trillion to state budget in 2023, 1% of total revenue
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