Coffee Production Challenges in Vietnam

The coffee farms in the Da Lat region, located about an hour by plane from Ho Chi Minh City, are currently facing severe drought conditions and unpredictable weather patterns. Some farmers have abandoned their coffee tree management, while others have suffered significant losses due to powerful gusts of wind. As a result, Vietnam's coffee production has decreased by more than 10% compared to the previous year. Particularly, the price of Robusta beans, which are primarily used for low-cost coffee, has surged. Despite the Vietnamese government providing support for the installation of related facilities, the assistance remains insufficient to alleviate the hardships faced by farmers. Additionally, Brazil, another major coffee producer, is also experiencing overlapping issues that raise concerns for future coffee supply. Projections suggest that by 2050, the global area dedicated to coffee production could shrink by more than half. This situation has far-reaching implications for global coffee distribution and marketing, with climate change and resulting income declines posing serious challenges for developing countries.