Agricultural product prices on May 22, 2025: Coffee falls sharply, pepper remains high

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Coffee market turns sharply down

Recorded at the London floor at 5:00 a.m. on May 22, 2025, Robusta coffee prices decreased slightly compared to the previous session, fluctuating between 4,746 - 4,947 USD/ton. Specific prices include: July 2025 futures reached 4,903 USD/ton; September 2025 reached 4,889 USD/ton; November 2025 recorded 4,856 USD/ton and January 2026 was 4,785 USD/ton.

On the New York Stock Exchange, Arabica coffee prices in the early morning session of May 22 fluctuated between terms, ranging from 353.05 to 375.20 cents/lb. Specific levels include: July 2025 is 368.65 cents/lb; September 2025 is 365.80 cents/lb; December 2025 is 360.80 cents/lb and March 2026 is 356.65 cents/lb.

The trading session ended with fluctuations in Brazilian Arabica, ranging from 439.80 to 468.65 USD/ton. Specifically, the May 2025 term was 468.65 USD/ton; July 2025 was 465.35 USD/ton; September 2025 recorded 456.00 USD/ton and December 2025 was 440.00 USD/ton.

Recorded in the domestic market at 5:00 a.m. on May 22, 2025, coffee prices in the Central Highlands provinces decreased by VND 1,500/kg compared to yesterday. The average purchase price in key areas is currently at VND 125,100/kg.

Details for each locality are as follows: coffee prices in Dak Lak today were purchased at 125,000 VND/kg; in Lam Dong, it is currently 124,500 VND/kg; in Gia Lai, it is 125,000 VND/kg and Dak Nong recorded the highest price of 125,200 VND/kg.

In the first 4 months of 2025, Vietnam's coffee exports reached approximately 666,000 tons, bringing in a turnover of 3.8 billion USD. Although the volume decreased by 9.4% compared to the same period last year, the value increased sharply by 51.8% thanks to the average price reaching about 5,700 USD/ton, an increase of 67.6%.

Mexico emerged as the most impressive consumer market during this period when Vietnam exported 17,413 tons of coffee there, earning nearly 93 million USD. Compared to the same period last year, the output increased 30 times and the value increased 54 times, helping Mexico surpass China to hold the 9th position in the list of Vietnam's largest coffee consumer markets.

Germany maintained its leading position in importing Vietnamese coffee with a turnover of 628 million USD, accounting for nearly 17% of total exports and almost doubling compared to the same period last year. In addition, other important markets such as Italy, Spain, Japan, the US and Russia also recorded positive growth, reflecting the trend of expanding Vietnamese coffee market share globally.

Pepper prices remain high

Updated at 5:00 a.m. on May 22, 2025, domestic pepper prices were basically stable at high prices; in Dak Lak and Dak Nong, they decreased slightly by VND 1,000/kg compared to the previous session. The average pepper price in key localities is at VND 151,100/kg.

In Gia Lai province, pepper prices today remain unchanged compared to yesterday's slight decrease, currently at 150,000 VND/kg.

Ba Ria - Vung Tau and Binh Phuoc areas did not record major fluctuations, remaining stable with the purchase price in both localities currently at 151,000 VND/kg.

For Dak Lak and Dak Nong, today's price decreased slightly by 1,000 VND/kg compared to the previous session, currently traders are purchasing at 152,000 VND/kg.

According to data from the International Pepper Community (IPC) released at 5:00 a.m. on May 22, 2025, world pepper prices are currently stable, with no major changes compared to yesterday's fluctuations.

Specifically, the price of Indonesian Lampung black pepper is currently listed at 7,379 USD/ton; while the price of Muntok white pepper remains at 10,062 USD/ton.

The Malaysian market remained stable, with ASTA black pepper trading at $9,200/ton and ASTA white pepper at $11,900/ton.

The Brazilian market has not fluctuated much, pepper prices here are currently being purchased at 6,650 USD/ton.

Vietnamese pepper prices continue to move sideways and remain stable, with 500 g/l black pepper having an export price of 6,700 USD/ton; 550 g/l reaching 6,800 USD/ton and white pepper currently being offered at 9,700 USD/ton.

“Pepper prices remain high but there is no breakthrough, mainly due to weak domestic purchasing power and farmers’ waiting for prices to increase. Trading activities are also slow as export enterprises remain cautious about international developments.”

However, the medium and long-term potential of the pepper industry is still optimistic due to the global supply shortage that has not been resolved. Some large markets such as China have begun to re-import goods, although the scale is not large, but it shows signs of recovery gradually becoming clearer.

Meanwhile, the domestic pepper industry is also facing increasing competitive pressure from countries such as Indonesia and Brazil, which are accelerating production expansion and investing heavily in the supply chain. According to experts, to maintain its export position, Vietnam needs to step up processing and build a more recognizable brand in the international market.

Preliminary data from the Vietnam Pepper and Spices Association (VPSA) shows that in the first 15 days of May 2025, Vietnam exported 10,594 tons of pepper, reaching a turnover of 74.6 million USD, a slight increase of 1.7% in volume and 3.6% in value compared to the first half of April.

Lan Le

Source: https://doanhnghiepvn.vn/kinh-te/gia-nong-san-ngay-22-5-2025-ca-phe-rot-manh-ho-tieu-van-neo-o-muc-cao/20250522082503128