3 Famous Coffee-Growing Regions in Vietnam
Vietnam is one of the world’s largest coffee producers and exporters. With favorable geography, climate, and soil conditions, Vietnam’s famous coffee-growing regions have contributed significantly to the country’s agricultural value and GDP growth. Let’s explore these famous coffee-growing regions in Vietnam!
Vietnam’s Famous Coffee-Growing Regions
Coffee is a key agricultural export of Vietnam. As of October 2024, the country’s total agricultural export revenue reached nearly $27.5 billion, with coffee exports accounting for $4.5 billion, making up one-sixth of the total value.
Notably, in 2024, Vietnamese coffee reached the highest price in the world for the first time.
Each famous coffee-growing region in Vietnam boasts unique geographical and climatic characteristics, shaping its distinct coffee flavors. These regions not only contribute significantly to national coffee production but are also highly favored in the global market.
Northwest Vietnam
The Northwest region is one of famous coffee-growing regions in Vietnam, particularly for Arabica coffee. The mountainous terrain, cool climate, and high-altitude plateaus in Sơn La, Điện Biên, and Mộc Châu provide ideal conditions for coffee cultivation.
Arabica coffee from the Northwest is known for its delicate aroma, bright acidity, mild bitterness, and complex flavor notes.
Coffee farming has significantly boosted the local economy and improved the livelihoods of Northwest communities. However, recent climate challenges have posed difficulties for coffee cultivation in the region.
Central Highlands (Tây Nguyên) – Vietnam’s Coffee Hub
The Central Highlands is the largest and most famous coffee-growing region in Vietnam. When talking about the Central Highlands, one immediately thinks of the coffee-producing provinces: Gia Lai, Lâm Đồng, Đắk Lắk, and Đắk Nông. With a tropical monsoon climate and nutrient-rich basalt soil, this region is ideal for growing both Robusta and Arabica coffee.
Robusta coffee from the Central Highlands is known for its bold flavor, strong bitterness, and high caffeine content.
Lâm Đồng’s Arabica coffee is highly regarded worldwide for its rich aroma, mild acidity, and complex flavor profile.
Central Vietnam (Trung Bộ)
The Central region is also home to several famous coffee-growing regions, including Phủ Quỳ (Nghệ An) and Khe Sanh (Quảng Trị). Here, the Catimor variety is widely cultivated due to its ability to adapt to harsh climate and soil conditions. The coffee beans from this region are known for their deep aroma, slight astringency, and subtle saltiness, rather than strong sweetness.
Quảng Trị is one of the few provinces in Vietnam, alongside Lâm Đồng and Sơn La, that produces high-quality Arabica coffee. Under Vietnam’s Specialty Coffee Development Plan (2021–2030), Quảng Trị has been selected as one of eight provinces to further develop specialty coffee, focusing on sustainable and high-quality coffee production.
Read more: Arabica Specialty Coffee Vietnam
Vietnam’s Global Coffee Position
With favorable natural conditions, three famous coffee-growing regions, and decades of expertise, Vietnam continues to solidify its position in the global coffee industry.
Currently, VCU sources coffee from Gia Lai, a key region in the Central Highlands. However, we also have a strong network of farms and trusted partners across Vietnam. This enables VCU to provide high-quality green coffee beans and roasted coffee at competitive prices.
Contact VCU today for consultations and the best price quotes on coffee from famous coffee-growing regions in Vietnam!
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– Roasting Facility: Residential Group 6, Chu Prong Town, Chu Prong District, Gia Lai Province
– Green Bean Facility: Ia Der Commune, Ia Grai District, Gia Lai Province
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