Business

Vietnam exports first batch of organic coffee beans to Japan

Vietnam exported its first batch of organic coffee beans to Japan on March 19.
Vietnam exports first batch of organic coffee beans to Japan ảnh 1The first Vietnamese organic coffee beans are exported to Japan. (Photo nld.com.vn)
Gia Lai (VNS/VNA) - Vietnam exported its firstbatch of organic coffee beans to Japan on March 19.

Vinh Hiep Company Limited in the Central Highlands province of GiaLai officially exported around 40 tonnes of the product to Japan, a demandingmarket.

Thai Nhu Hiep, Vice Chairman of the Vietnam Coffee – CocoaAssociation (VICOFA) and Director of the Vinh Hiep Company Limited, said thatdespite their high potential, organic coffee beans in Vietnam account for onlyaround 2% in the world’s output, since many Vietnamese farmers are used totraditional farming methods and use chemical fertilisers.

The company has been working with farmers to enhance the value ofcoffee crops, and in 2016 it invested to transform 42ha of traditional coffeefarms into organic coffee farms that follow US Department of Agriculture (USDA)standards.

The company spent the last two years negotiating with Japanesebusinesses.

The first shipment was officially exported to Japan at price 35%higher than that of other coffee bean products.

The successful export of the beans will create opportunities togrow the company’s organic coffee product in Japan in the future.

It intends to extend to other markets in Asian countries and theUS following its success in Japan./.



VNA
#organic coffee beans #export #Japan #Vietnam #Vietnamplus #Vietnam news #Vietnam News Agency Japan Vietnam
Follow VietnamPlus

Related News

Vietnam seeks to increase value of coffee products

Vietnam seeks to increase value of coffee products

Vietnam aims to increase value of coffee products by processing more than 25 percent of its coffee beans by 2020, according to the Processing and Market Development Authority (AgroTrade) under the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development.
Deep processing needed to raise value of coffee: experts

Deep processing needed to raise value of coffee: experts

To increase the value of coffee beans and gain higher economic profits, Vietnam should focus investment in the deep processing industry and in technical production solutions, said experts at an international seminar on sustainable development for the Vietnamese coffee sector.
Vietnam’s coffee exports to Algeria rise sharply

Vietnam’s coffee exports to Algeria rise sharply

Vietnam shipped 74,120 tonnes of coffee beans to Algeria in 2018, earning 132.48 million USD, up 56 percent in volume and 28 percent in value from 2017, the General Department of Vietnam Customs reported.
Processing key to perking up added value for Vietnamese coffee

Processing key to perking up added value for Vietnamese coffee

Vietnam will process more than 25 percent of its total coffee beans by 2020 to increase the value and build brands for Vietnamese coffee products, according to the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development’s Processing and Market Development Authority (AgroTrade).

See more

Visitors at the exhibitions (Photo: VNA)

Vietnam power & energy tech exhibitions open in HCM City

The 18th Vietnam International Exhibition on Electrical Technology and Equipment (Vietnam ETE 2025), the Products of Energy Saving & Green Power (Greenergy Expo (Greenergy Expo 2025), and ELECS Vietnam 2025, opened on July 16 in Ho Chi Minh City.

Under the Prime Minister's Directive No. 20/CT-TTg issued on July 12, Hanoi will become the first Vietnamese city to ban fossil fuel-powered motorcycles and mopeds from the city's inner Ring Road 1, starting July 1, 2026. (Photo: VNA)

Petrol vehicle market stalls as consumer sentiment wavers

Directive 20 signals the beginning of a green revolution in urban transport. To realise its goals, experts agreed that comprehensive solutions - spanning finance, infrastructure, and communication, alongside coordinated action between government, businesses, and the public - are essential.

The Vietnam–Cambodia business connectivity conference held in Ho Chi Minh City on July 15 aims at boosting trade and investment between the two economies. (Photo: VNA)

Conference seeks ways to promote Vietnam – Cambodia trade

The value of trade between Vietnam and Cambodia reached 6.2 billion USD in the first six months of 2025, a year-on-year increase of 16.8%. Vietnam's exports to Cambodia totaled 2.7 billion USD, up 4.6% from the same period last year.

A Korea-invested company in Hue city, Vietnam (Photo: VNA)

Foreign investors show strong confidence in Vietnam’s long-term investment potential

While concerns over tariffs are real and may lead some foreign investors to take a more cautious approach in disbursing capital, especially for large-scale and long-term projects, Vietnam still holds significant advantages in attracting FDI thanks to a favourable business environment and, most importantly, the Government’s strong commitment to supporting investors.

Deputy Minister Nguyen Hoang Long, Minister of State Douglas Alexander, and representatives from ministries and the embassies of both countries pose for a group photo at the 14th JETCO meeting. (Photo: VNA)

Vietnam, UK boost economic, trade ties

Over the past decade, trade and investment relations between Vietnam and the UK have made remarkable strides. On trade, the two countries have implemented the UKVFTA for more than four years, and most recently, the UK’s accession as the 12th member of the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) has further strengthened bilateral cooperation.

Workers assemble parts on an automotive production line in HCM City. The city’s industrial sector is showing strong signs of recovery. (Photo: moit.gov.vn)

HCM City sees strong recovery in industrial production

HCM City's 23 industries – including printing and media reproduction, furniture manufacturing, non-metallic mineral products, motor vehicles, electrical equipment, clothing and electronic and optical products – reported higher output in the first half of 2025.

Workers pack cashew nuts at Duc Thinh production and trading co., ltd., former Binh Phuoc province (Photo: VNA)

Vietnam targets 4.5 billion USD in cashew exports for 2025

Figures from the first six months show cashew exports reached 346,800 tonnes, earning 2.36 billion USD, a drop of 2.7% in volume but a surge of 20.4% in value annually. The rise was largely attributed to a significant increase in export prices, which helped offset lower shipment volumes.