In a surprising twist in global coffee trade, Mexico has emerged as one of Vietnam’s fastest-growing coffee markets, with purchases skyrocketing over 54 times in value compared to the same period last year - surpassing China to become Vietnam’s ninth-largest coffee export destination.

According to preliminary statistics from the General Department of Customs, Vietnam exported nearly 666,000 tons of coffee in the first four months of 2025, generating approximately USD 3.8 billion.

While volume dropped by 9.4% year-over-year, export value surged by 51.8%, thanks to a substantial increase in prices.

The average export price of Vietnamese coffee during this period reached USD 5,700 per ton, marking a 67.6% increase compared to the same time in 2024. This price spike helped boost overall revenue despite the drop in quantity.

Customs data also revealed robust growth across Vietnam’s top 10 coffee export markets.

Germany remained Vietnam’s largest buyer, spending USD 628 million in the first four months - a 97.6% increase year-over-year - accounting for 16.9% of Vietnam’s total coffee export turnover.

Trailing behind were Italy (USD 307.6 million, up 33.8%), Spain (USD 292.5 million), the United States (USD 236.8 million), Japan (USD 260 million), and Russia (USD 213.4 million).

However, the most remarkable story is Mexico. In just four months, Vietnamese enterprises exported about 17,413 tons of coffee to Mexico, earning nearly USD 93 million.

Compared to the same period last year, the volume increased by 2,971% - nearly 30 times - while export value soared by 5,412%, or 54 times.

This explosive growth propelled Mexico past China to become Vietnam’s ninth-largest coffee export market in the first four months of 2025.

Meanwhile, domestic coffee prices in Vietnam are currently hovering around VND 126,000 per kilogram (approximately USD 4.95), though prices are showing signs of softening due to increased supply from major producers like Brazil and Indonesia.

Tam An