Vietnam 2026/2027 Harvest Update  

We spoke with Thien Le, Research Manager; Thuy Mai, Supply Chain Manager; and Hung Ngo, Sustainability Project Manager, to discuss harvest progress and current sustainability initiatives.

This article at a glance 

• Arabica production is estimated at over 1.5 million bags, up 15% from the previous crop year. Robusta production is projected to reach over 32 million bags, a 3% increase compared to last season.  
• Higher fertilizer prices are expected to increase production costs, while producers are monitoring farm-gate prices as the harvest approaches its peak. 
• Sucafina Vietnam has reached more than 3,000 farmers through training in Good Agricultural Practices and other sustainability measures and established 63 demonstration plots as of October 2026 to evaluate farming practices and improve resource efficiency. 

Arabica Update

Total Arabica production is estimated at 1.5 million bags, representing a 15% increase compared with the previous crop year. Harvesting is underway in the northern provinces, including Son La, Dien Bien and Quang Tri, where weather conditions have been favorable for harvesting and other field activities. Harvesting began in mid-September and is expected to continue through December.

In Lam Dong, an important Arabica-growing region in Vietnam’s Central Highlands, harvesting is expected to begin in late November and continue through late January/early February. Weather conditions are forecasted to remain favorable as the season progresses.

Field observations suggest positive quality prospects across the country’s coffee regions. According to Thien Le, Research Manager for Sucafina Vietnam, this is supported by a drier weather patterns and lower rainfall, in line with the anticipated El Niño. These conditions are also favorable for harvesting operations, ensuring cherries are harvested and processed in optimal conditions.  

Robusta Update

Robusta farmers are preparing for the harvest as cherries have entered the ripening stage. Farmers in some regions have already begun selectively picking early-ripening cherries.

Although lower rainfall in May and June 2026 has raised concerns about smaller bean sizes in some smaller coffee-producing areas, overall Robusta production is projected to increase. Production for the 2026/27 crops is estimated at over 32 million bags, up 3% from the previous crop year. Quality is also expected to be strong, supported by drier, sunnier weather conditions.

Farming conditions, including weather and labor availability, remain stable and broadly in line with previous years. However, rising fertilizer prices, driven by the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, have emerged as a major challenge. These increases are expected to push production costs up by approximately 14%, leading producers to expect higher selling prices.  

Producers are also concerned about price sustainability, particularly whether farm-gate prices will remain as high as they have been over the past year when the harvest reaches its peak.

IMPACT Supply Chains & Sustainability

Our team continues to invest in strengthening IMPACT, Sucafina’s responsible sourcing program. Sucafina’s Vietnam supply chain currently includes two IMPACT Verified farmer groups in Lam Dong and Gia Lai (representing more than 1,000 farmers).  

The Gia Lai group is scheduled for reverification in December 2026, with new crop IMPACT Verified coffee expected to be available from January 2027. The Lam Dong group remains within its current certification cycle, with IMPACT Verified coffee available on demand.

Sucafina Vietnam continued its sustainability programming across the supply chain. According to Hung Ngo, Sustainability Project Manager for Vietnam, we have reached more than 3,000 farmers with training on nine key topics since the beginning of 2026. These topics include: 

• Efficient irrigation and water management 
• Composting and organic matter management 
• Integrated Pest and Disease Management (IPM) 
• Lime application to improve soil pH 
• Balanced fertilizer application based on soil analysis 
• Agroforestry and the importance of shade and fruit trees 
• Harvesting practices and coffee quality 
• Child labor awareness 
• Occupational health and safety 

More than 2,300 farmers participated in each training topic. Training sessions combined theoretical learning with hands-on activities at demonstration plots, helping farmers apply recommended practices throughout the production cycle.

Since the beginning of the year, our Sustainability team in Vietnam has distributed more than 51,000 shade and fruit trees, bringing the total distributed since 2024 to over 161,000. To improve soil health and make fertilizer use more efficient, the team collected and analyzed more than 285 soil samples in 2026, bringing the cumulative total since 2024 to over 1,000 samples. The results will be used to develop tailored fertilizer recommendations.

Additionally, we have established 63 demonstration plots to test farming practices such as fertigation, biochar, organic fertilizers, lime, micronutrients, soil analysis-based fertilizer application and Yara fertilizer trials. Each site compares recommended practices with farmers’ usual methods, allowing the team to evaluate their impact on productivity, input costs, water-use efficiency and overall farm performance. The findings will guide future sustainability initiatives and farmer training, while the plots provide practical learning experiences. These sessions also encourage direct conversations between our agronomists and the farmers we work with, strengthening partnerships and facilitating better knowledge sharing.

Looking Ahead

Vietnam’s 2026/27 crop is expected to see higher production of both Arabica and Robusta, with favorable harvest weather supporting quality. However, rising fertilizer costs remain a key factor to watch as the season progresses.

Sucafina Vietnam will continue supporting farmers through IMPACT programming, sustainability training and on-farm trials. Findings from the 63 demonstration plots and soil analyses will help refine farming recommendations, improve resource efficiency and build more resilient coffee production in future seasons.

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