VietnamCoffeeSupplier
#2
Global Coffee Exporter
15+
Vetted Farm Partners
2–3 wk
Lead Time to Vessel
24h
Quote Response

Origins We Source From

Vietnam produces over 1.7 million metric tons of coffee annually — about 95% Robusta, 5% Arabica. Our sourcing network spans the three growing regions that matter for export-grade green beans, each with its own elevation profile and cup signature.

Buon Ma Thuot

Dak Lak Robusta

The historical heart of Vietnamese Robusta. Volcanic basalt soil, 500–700m elevation. Bold body, low acidity, chocolate and nut notes — the workhorse for blends and instant-grade roasters.

  • Grade 1 Screen 18 / 16 / 13
  • Polished and unwashed options
  • 4C and Rainforest Alliance available
Lam Dong Highlands

Cau Dat Arabica

Vietnam's specialty Arabica region at 1,500m+ elevation. Bourbon, Catimor, and Typica varieties. Clean, balanced cup with stone fruit and mild citrus — increasingly popular in third-wave roasting circles.

  • Washed, natural, honey processing
  • SCA score 80+ available
  • Micro-lot and single-estate options
Son La & Khe Sanh

Northern Arabica

Emerging specialty regions in northwestern and central Vietnam. Cooler microclimates, smaller harvests, more distinct terroir. Limited volume but growing reputation among traders looking for differentiated origins.

  • Limited harvest lots
  • Direct-trade traceability
  • Sample bags available

Why Source Vietnamese Coffee

Vietnamese coffee plantation in Central Highlands

Vietnam is the world's second-largest coffee exporter and the largest Robusta supplier globally. For roasters and traders, it offers a combination of price, scale, and increasingly competitive specialty quality that few other origins match.

  • Cost competitive FOB pricing typically 20–35% below Brazilian Robusta-equivalent grades, with stable harvest volume year-on-year.
  • Scale and reliability Annual production of 1.7M+ metric tons. Container availability year-round, with peak harvest October to March.
  • Specialty Arabica is rising Cau Dat and northern highland farms now produce SCA 80+ lots that compete in third-wave specialty markets.
  • Free trade tariffs EVFTA, UKVFTA, CPTPP, and KVFTA reduce or eliminate import duties for EU, UK, Japan, and Korean buyers.
  • Shorter lead time to Asia 14–18 days vessel transit to East Asian ports vs. 30–45 days from Brazilian origins.

Vietnamese Coffee Grades & Varieties

Understanding how Vietnamese green coffee is graded helps you specify exactly what you need and compare quotes apples-to-apples. Below is the working vocabulary used in Vietnamese export contracts — the same terms you'll see on bills of lading, quality certificates, and price sheets.

Robusta Grading

Screen Size & Defect Count

Vietnamese Robusta is graded by screen size (S18, S16, S13) and defect count per 300g sample. Grade 1 means the largest, cleanest beans; Grade 2 allows higher defect tolerance and is the workhorse for instant coffee and commercial blends.

  • G1 S18: ≤30 defects, 90%+ on screen 18
  • G1 S16: ≤60 defects, screen 16 standard
  • G1 S13: ≤90 defects, smaller bean lots
  • G2: ≤150 defects, instant-grade
Arabica Grading

Specialty & Commercial Tiers

Arabica grading mixes Vietnamese commercial standards with international SCA cupping scores. Specialty buyers care about the cup score (SCA 80+ = specialty) and processing method; commercial buyers care more about screen size and moisture.

  • Specialty (SCA 80+): Cau Dat, micro-lot
  • Premium (SCA 75–79): Lam Dong commercial
  • Commercial Arabica: S16 standard
  • Catimor / Bourbon / Typica: variety options
Processing Methods

Washed, Natural, Honey

Processing dramatically affects cup profile and price. Vietnamese Robusta is overwhelmingly natural-processed (sun-dried). Specialty Arabica from Cau Dat increasingly offers washed and honey processing, with prices reflecting the labor difference.

  • Natural: Sun-dried in cherry, classic body
  • Washed: Cleaner cup, lighter body
  • Honey: Pulped, dried with mucilage
  • Polished: Final clean for premium grades

How We Source for You

A five-step process designed for first-time Vietnam buyers and repeat traders alike. We act as your boots-on-the-ground in Vietnam — you stay focused on selling roasted product to your end customers.

1

Brief

You share grade, processing method, certifications, target volume, and price ceiling.

2

Match

We match your brief to 2–3 farms in our network with current inventory and capacity.

3

Sample

Pre-shipment samples (1–5 kg) couriered to you for cupping and approval.

4

Contract

Sales contract drafted with FOB or CIF Incoterms, payment terms, and quality clauses.

5

Ship

Loading, third-party inspection (optional), B/L issuance, and tracking until arrival.

4C Certified
Rainforest Alliance
UTZ
EU Organic
USDA Organic
SCA Cupped

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions from roasters, traders, and importers evaluating Vietnam as a sourcing origin.

What types of Vietnamese coffee can you supply?

We source Robusta (Grade 1, Grade 2, Screen 18, Screen 16, Screen 13) from Dak Lak and Gia Lai, and Arabica (washed, natural, honey process) from Cau Dat, Son La, and Khe Sanh. We also handle specialty lots, certified organic, and Rainforest Alliance / 4C certified beans on request.

What is the minimum order quantity?

Standard MOQ is one 20-foot container (approximately 19.2 metric tons). For specialty Arabica or certified lots, we accommodate smaller LCL shipments starting from 5 metric tons. Sample bags of 1–5 kg are available for quality evaluation before contracting.

Which ports do you ship from and what are typical lead times?

We export from Ho Chi Minh City (Cat Lai, Cai Mep) and Da Nang ports. Lead time is 2–3 weeks from contract signing to vessel loading for in-stock lots, and 4–6 weeks for harvest-specific or processed-to-order lots. We work with FOB, CIF, and CFR Incoterms.

How do you verify quality before shipment?

Every lot is cup-tested at our partner lab, screened for moisture (max 12.5%), defect count (per SCA standards), and bean size uniformity. Pre-shipment samples are couriered to buyers for approval. Third-party SGS or Cafecontrol inspection is available on request and recommended for first-time buyers.

Why source coffee from Vietnam instead of Brazil or Colombia?

Vietnam is the world's largest Robusta producer, offering 20–35% lower FOB pricing than Brazil for comparable grades. Arabica from the Central Highlands has gained recognition in specialty markets for its clean, balanced cup profile. Vietnam also offers shorter shipping lead times to North Asia and competitive Free Trade Agreement tariffs into the EU, UK, Japan, and South Korea.

Why Work Through a Sourcing Agent

Buying Vietnamese coffee directly from a single farm sounds appealing — until you hit the realities of language barriers, inconsistent quality across harvests, payment risk, and the logistics of moving green beans from a farm in Dak Lak to a vessel in Cat Lai. A sourcing agent solves the parts of the trade that don't scale by Zoom, while keeping you close to origin where it matters.

  • Vetted supply base We've already done the on-the-ground due diligence. Every farm in our network has been visited, sample-tested across multiple harvests, and has a documented track record of delivering consistent grade.
  • Cup before you commit Pre-shipment samples, third-party inspection at loading, and contract clauses tied to specific cup scores or moisture readings. If the lot delivered doesn't match the lot approved, the contract structure protects you.
  • One point of contact Instead of managing a farm, a processor, an inspector, a forwarder, and a bank separately — all in different time zones and languages — you communicate with one English-speaking team that coordinates the rest.
  • Harvest timing intelligence We know when each region is harvesting, who has inventory, and which lots are committed to which buyer. That visibility lets us advise you on when to lock in versus when to wait for a better price.
Vietnamese coffee beans being graded and inspected for export quality

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