HCMC — Vietnam’s coffee exports to the United Kingdom rose sharply in the first nine months of 2025, pushing the country ahead of Germany to become the UK’s second-largest coffee supplier after Brazil, official data showed.
Vietnam exported 28,300 tons of coffee worth US$171.5 million to the UK during the period, up 24.2% in volume and 70% in value year-on-year, according to the General Department of Vietnam Customs. The country’s share of the UK coffee import market increased from 15.3% to 19.6%, the Ministry of Industry and Trade said.
Robusta coffee made up about 72% of Vietnam’s exports to the UK, while processed coffee accounted for nearly 26%. The average export price reached US$6,070 per ton, up 43% from a year earlier, reflecting rising demand and higher global coffee prices.
In the first seven months of this year, the UK imported around 130,000 tons of coffee worth US$1.16 billion, up 43.8% in value. British consumers are increasingly buying specialty coffees, coffee capsules, and products from international chains.
Analysts said Vietnam could expand its share in the UK market by boosting exports of processed and specialty coffee and making use of tariff incentives under the UK-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement (UKVFTA).
They added that to maintain growth, Vietnam’s coffee industry should improve quality standards, ensure traceability, and obtain sustainability certifications to meet European market requirements.
