Coffee Daily Press Review – 23 Dec 2025

Coffee Prices Surge in Vietnam

Coffee prices in Vietnam **rose sharply** by 1,200 to 1,500 VND/kg on December 23, 2025, marking the second consecutive day of gains. This uptick reflects ongoing volatility in global markets amid supply concerns. (Báo Nghệ An, 23 December 2025, https://baonghean.vn/en/gia-ca-phe-hom-nay-23-12-2025-tang-manh-dau-co-bat-day-10316508.html)

Weak Won Drives Korean Coffee Price Increases

In South Korea, the **weak won** has inflated import costs for raw materials, pushing coffee and convenience store prices higher. The import price index for coffee reached 379.71 in won terms in November, nearly quadrupling since 2020. Chains like Korea Seven and GS Retail plan price hikes on private brand items starting January 2026. (Korea JoongAng Daily, 23 December 2025, https://koreajoongangdaily.joins.com/news/2025-12-23/business/economy/Weak-won-hits-imported-raw-materials-causing-coffee-and-convenience-store-prices-to-rise-/2483814)

Philippines Pushes Bill to Cut Coffee Import Reliance

A new bill in the Philippine House of Representatives aims to **reduce dependence on imported coffee** by boosting local production through a National Coffee Board and sustainable practices. Domestic output lags far behind consumption, projected at 405,000 MT this year. (BusinessWorld, 22 December 2025, https://www.bworldonline.com/economy/2025/12/22/720521/house-measure-seeks-to-reduce-phl-dependence-on-imported-coffee/)

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