Agricultural product prices on May 19, 2025: Coffee and pepper remain high

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Stable coffee market

In the early morning of May 19, 2025, on the London floor, Robusta coffee prices did not fluctuate much, fluctuating between 4,715 - 4,986 USD/ton. Specifically, the contract for delivery in July 2025 was priced at 4,865 USD/ton; September 2025 was 4,860 USD/ton; November 2025 was recorded at 4,830 USD/ton and January 2026 was at 4,754 USD/ton.

Similarly, the Arabica coffee market on the New York floor at the same time had little fluctuation, prices ranged from 349.40 - 374.10 cents/lb. The terms such as July 2025 were at 365.65 cents/lb; September 2025 was at 362.50 cents/lb; December 2025 closed at 357.50 cents/lb and March 2026 reached 351.70 cents/lb.

Brazilian Arabica coffee prices also remained stable, fluctuating between 434.95 - 479.90 USD/ton. Specifically, the May 2025 contract is priced at 479.90 USD/ton; July 2025 is 467.05 USD/ton; September 2025 is at 450.00 USD/ton and December 2025 is 437.40 USD/ton.

Domestic coffee prices

In the domestic market, coffee prices in the Central Highlands also remained unchanged on the morning of May 19, 2025, remaining at an average of VND 125,000/kg. In Dak Lak , coffee prices today reached VND 125,000/kg; in Lam Dong, it was VND 124,500/kg; in Gia Lai, it was VND 125,000/kg and in Dak Nong, it was VND 125,200/kg.

Last weekend, coffee prices in this region recorded the lowest level in more than a month, falling sharply from 3,100 - 3,500 VND/kg compared to last week. In Dak Nong , prices fell by 3,100 VND/kg; Dak Lak and Gia Lai fell by 3,200 VND/kg and 3,100 VND/kg respectively, while Lam Dong saw the sharpest drop of 3,500 VND/kg.

Mr. Trinh Duc Minh, Chairman of Buon Ma Thuot Coffee Association, assessed that Vietnam's coffee exports this year could exceed 6 billion USD, thanks to the deep processing rate accounting for about 10% of output with an average value of 6,000 USD per ton. Vietnamese specialty coffee has also appeared on the market with prices 1.5 - 2 times higher than the price of regular coffee.

Pepper prices remain stable

Domestic pepper prices on the morning of May 19, 2025 remained stable, unchanged from the previous session. The average price in key provinces reached 151,800 VND/kg. Specifically, pepper prices in Gia Lai remained at 151,000 VND/kg; in Ba Ria - Vung Tau and Binh Phuoc, the price remained at 151,000 VND/kg. In Dak Lak and Dak Nong, pepper prices were recorded at 153,000 VND/kg, unchanged from the previous increase.

In the world market, according to the International Pepper Community (IPC), at 5:00 a.m. on May 19, 2025, the price of Indonesian Lampung black pepper is currently at 7,301 USD/ton, while Muntok white pepper is priced at 10,051 USD/ton. In Malaysia, ASTA black pepper is currently priced at 9,200 USD/ton and ASTA white pepper is 11,900 USD/ton. In Brazil, pepper prices are stable at 6,800 USD/ton.

In Vietnam, the export price of black pepper is currently at 6,700 USD/ton for 500 g/l and 6,800 USD/ton for 550 g/l, while the price of white pepper is fluctuating at 9,700 USD/ton.

Pepper prices in major exporting countries such as Malaysia, Brazil and Vietnam were generally stable last week, except for Indonesia which recorded minor fluctuations. Specifically, Indonesian black pepper decreased by 0.3% (USD 22/ton) while Muntok white pepper increased by 1.34% (USD 133/ton).

According to a representative of the Vietnam Pepper and Spice Association, after reaching a peak of over VND200,000/kg, domestic pepper prices are currently fluctuating around VND150,000 - 160,000/kg, mainly due to stable supply and demand.

Some experts predict that if the supply situation does not improve, pepper prices may increase in the coming time. However, many businesses are still cautious due to risk factors such as trade tensions, large market fluctuations and the trend of increasing new planting areas.

In fact, the pepper market is showing signs of slowing down, while pepper diseases remain a concern for farmers. Although the weather is favorable for new planting, farmers are still cautious about expanding their acreage.

Lan Le

Source: https://doanhnghiepvn.vn/kinh-te/gia-nong-san-ngay-19-5-2025-ca-phe-va-ho-tieu-duy-tri-o-muc-cao/20250519081440330