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Robusta coffee from Vietnam

Green Robusta coffee from the Central Highlands of Vietnam, the world’s largest Robusta producer.

Growing regionCentral Highlands, mainly Dak Lak
Load portHo Chi Minh City
SeasonHarvest from around October to January
InspectionIndependent, at loading

About robusta coffee from Vietnam

Vietnam grows more Robusta than any other country, mainly in the Central Highlands provinces of Dak Lak, Lam Dong, Dak Nong and Gia Lai. The harvest runs from around October to January.

Most Vietnamese Robusta is sold as Grade 1 screen 16 or 18, wet polished or natural, and shipped from Ho Chi Minh City. Specialty and fine Robusta lots are also available from some exporters.

Typical specification

Indicative
Grade
Grade 1, screen 16 or 18
Moisture
12.5% maximum
Black and broken beans
2% maximum
Processing
Wet polished or natural
Packing
60 kg jute bags or bulk liners, about 19.2 tonnes per 20ft container

Typical specification for reference. The binding specification is the exporter certificate and the contract.

Checks and complianceCoffee falls under the EU Deforestation Regulation where its requirements apply. We confirm plot geolocation data and the exporter’s due diligence before any lot is offered to an EU buyer.

Shipping and logistics

  • Container shipment from Ho Chi Minh City
  • Regular services to Europe, the US, Japan and the Middle East
  • FOB Ho Chi Minh City or CIF buyer port

Documents supplied

Certificate of qualityCertificate of originPhytosanitary certificateFumigation certificateEU deforestation regulation documents where they applyBill of lading

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to buy Vietnamese Robusta?

New-crop coffee is available from around November, with the heaviest shipments in the first half of the year.

Do you supply fine Robusta?

Yes, from exporters with specialty processing, in smaller lots. Ask for current availability.

Can I get a sample before buying?

Pre-shipment samples can usually be arranged for approval before the contract or before shipment.

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