Vietnam’s US$6 billion target in coffee exports requires improved productivity

11/15/2017 - 9:31:58 AM

Vietnam’s coffee sector needs to raise productivity, quality and added value of its products if it wants to fulfil the target of US$6 billion in export revenues by 2030.

The statement was made on November 11 at a press conference on the first Vietnamese Coffee Day, scheduled to take place in the Central Highlands resort city of Da Lat from December 9 until 11.

According to Chairman of the Vietnam Coffee and Cocoa Association Luong Van Tu, Vietnam’s coffee has seen remarkable growth in the last 30 years from accounting for 1% of global output in 1991 to the current 20%.

However, the sector has been significantly affected by climate change in recent years, notably the drought in 2016, which was the worst in 30 years.

At the same time the coffee growing area that needs replanting over the next five years amounts to 160,000 hectares, but the progress in Central Highlands provinces has been rather slow.

Tu said there is still much room for Vietnam’s coffee export growth as long as the sector could secure enough loans for replanting and take measures to improve coffee output and the quality of process products.

He added that many of coffee plants in Vietnam have grown old after 30 years, therefore the first priority should be cultivating a new generation of coffee plants in order for Vietnam’s coffee exports to double to US$6 billion in the next 15 years.

As part of the celebrations of Vietnamese Coffee Day, a workshop will be held on a new stage of development for Vietnam’s coffee sector, attracting delegates from many coffee growing countries in the world.

There will also be a space to display and introduce Vietnam’s famous coffee products where visitors will be able to taste the country’s high-quality coffee and learn about coffee processing in Lam Dong province.

Hoa Binh’s economy expands 12.67% in Q1

Hoa Binh province’s economy posted an impressive Gross Regional Domestic Product (GRDP) growth rate of 12.67% in the first quarter of 2025, representing a 12.76% year-on-year increase, the highest rate recorded since the beginning of the current tenure, according to the provincial Statistics Office. This robust growth reflects years of strategic groundwork and sets a strong foundation for the province’s annual growth target of over 10%.

Lac Thuy district advances agriculture in tandem with new-style countryside development

With a focus on cash crop farming with science - technology application and brand building, Lac Thuy district is gradually increasing production value, improving people's life quality, and laying the foundation for sustainable socio-economic development.

“A 4.0-Era Farmer Championing Green Agriculture”

In recent years, the economic development model "Hoa Binh Earthworm Farm” run by Mr. Bui Van Dang in Co Giua Hamlet, My Thanh Commune (Lac Son district) has not only brought stable economic value but it is also environmentally friendly, helping to protect and reduce pollution, contributing to the construction of a green and sustainable agriculture.

Rich and Flavorful Honey of Dao Village

Dao Village’s honey – a product certified with a 3-star OCOP (One Commune One Product) rating by Thong Nhat Agricultural Cooperative in Dao Village (Hoa Binh City) – is highly regarded by consumers for its quality, richness, and variety in packaging. The distinctively sweet taste of Dao Village’s honey leaves a lasting impression on anyone who has tried it.

Lac Thuy district prioritises resources for industrial, handicraft development

In alignment with Project No. 07-DA/TU, issued by the Hoa Binh provincial Party Committee on November 1, 2021, Lac Thuy district has actively promoted investment and supported the sustainable development of its industrial and handicraft sectors during the 2021–2025 period. Alongside this, the district has remained committed to preserving and revitalising traditional craft villages.

Phu Thanh implements organic practices in tea production

Located in the northern part of Lac Thuy district, with a temperate climate and fertile soil, Phu Thanh commune has great potential and advantages in growing tea. The long-standing experience, combined with strict adherence to organic farming practices in the tea gardens, ensures that the dried tea products from Phu Thanh and Lac Thuy as a whole are sold out immediately upon production, providing a stable and prosperous life for the local people.