A short brief for buyers following Vietnamese Robusta: what shaped the market going into Q3/2026 and what to watch when planning new-crop shipments.
Supply picture
Vietnam remains the world's largest Robusta origin, and the flow of the current crop has been steady through the mid-year months. Farm-gate selling typically slows in this period as growers hold remaining stocks, while exporters balance nearby shipments against new-crop positions.
What buyers should watch
- ICE London terms — Robusta futures remain the pricing anchor; differentials move with local supply and freight conditions.
- Weather in the Central Highlands — rainfall during the growing months shapes expectations for the next harvest, which starts from October.
- Freight and logistics — booking vessel space early for Q4 shipments is advisable as new-crop demand builds.
Our view
For buyers with Q4/Q1 demand, we recommend agreeing volumes and quality terms early and keeping price fixation flexible against the terminal. Our team can structure contracts with fixation windows that suit your risk policy.
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