Vietnam

In Asia, there are many coffee-producing countries, such as Laos, Indonesia, Timor-Leste, China, and Vietnam. Among them, Vietnam is the world’s second-largest coffee producer and is well known for its Robusta production.

Vietnam, officially known as the Socialist Republic of Vietnam, is a socialist country in Asia. It is located at the southeastern tip of the Indochinese Peninsula in Southeast Asia, with a long and narrow shape that is slightly S-shaped. The northern part of the country borders Guangxi and Yunnan in China, while the western part shares borders with Laos and Cambodia. The total land area is approximately 330,000 square kilometers.

Vietnam is a country with both land and sea territories. To the southeast, it borders the South China Sea, and its terrain is higher in the northwest and lower in the southeast. About three-quarters of the country consists of mountains and plateaus, with two major plains—the Red River Delta and the Mekong River Delta—serving as the main agricultural regions. The northern and northwestern parts are dominated by high mountains and plateaus, while the Central Annamite Range runs north to south through the central part of the country.

Located south of the Tropic of Cancer, Vietnam has a tropical monsoon climate. The northern part experiences distinct seasons, with average temperatures ranging from 23°C to 25°C in most areas. The southern part has a dry season from October to April and a rainy season from May to September, with average annual temperatures around 26°C to 27°C. The air is humid and rainfall is abundant, with an average annual precipitation of 1,500–2,000 mm nationwide. Vietnam’s geographical location and natural conditions are highly favorable for agricultural activities, making it a major producer of rice, coffee, tropical crops, and aquatic products.

Coffee Growing Regions

Southern Vietnam: Coffee is grown in the areas around Đồng Nai Province, northeast of Ho Chi Minh City, with a focus on planting the Robusta TR series. This region has attracted many major coffee companies, such as Nestlé, which has set up a factory here. The elevation ranges from 200 to 800 meters, and the harvest season is from November to March of the following year.

Coffee Grading

Vietnamese coffee grading is relatively simple, based on the number of defects per 300g of green coffee beans.