LÂM ĐỒNG: EXPANDING THE REGION FOR SUSTAINABLE HIGH-QUALITY COFFEE

Lam Dong is expanding its high-quality coffee cultivation area, aiming for sustainable production and elevating the value of Vietnamese coffee in both domestic and international markets.

Why is Lam Dong chosen to develop high-quality coffee?

• Favorable natural conditions: With its mild climate, fertile basalt soil, and ideal altitude, Lam Dong is a perfect region for cultivating premium Arabica and Robusta coffee varieties.
• Vietnam’s largest coffee-growing region: The province currently has around 327,000 hectares of Arabica and Robusta coffee, accounting for over 45% of the country’s total coffee area.
• Impressive production volume: With an output exceeding 1 million tons in 2025, Lam Dong contributes about 50–51% of Vietnam’s total coffee production.

A major transformation: Expanding sustainable high-quality coffee

To enhance product value and meet both domestic and export demands, Lam Dong is now strongly promoting sustainable high-quality coffee production:

• Out of 327,000 hectares, nearly 119,000 hectares have earned international certifications such as VietGAP, 4C, UTZ, and more.
  
  
• The province has established 6 high-tech agricultural coffee zones with nearly 2,300 hectares.
  
  
• There are 67 production–consumption linkage chains, involving over 29,000 farming households, covering nearly 55,500 hectares of raw-material regions.
  

According to Nguyen Hoang Phuc – Deputy Director of Lam Dong Department of Agriculture & Environment, the province will continue supporting cooperatives and farmer groups to develop large-scale raw-material areas and attract investment in deep-processing factories to increase the value of coffee beans.

Strategic Direction: High-Tech Farming – Linkage Chains – Sustainability

Coffee grown in Lam Dong’s high-quality production regions. Source: Internet

To ensure quality and long-term development, Lam Dong focuses on the following solutions:

High-tech agriculture: Applying water-saving irrigation, smart fertilization, integrated pest management (IPM), and reducing pesticide residues—ensuring food safety and environmental protection.

Production–consumption linkage chains: Cooperatives and farmer groups play a core role, ensuring stable output and consistent input quality—a foundation for building a sustainable Lam Dong coffee brand.

Branding & traceability: Assigning planting area codes and following strict procedures strengthen product credibility and meet international export standards.

Benefits for the Market & Consumers

Expanding high-quality coffee areas in Lam Dong brings significant advantages:

• Farmers benefit from better prices thanks to certified and stable-output products.
  
  
• Consumers—both domestic and international—have access to clean, high-quality coffee with clear traceability.
  
  
• It contributes to sustainable agriculture, environmental protection, and elevates the reputation of Vietnamese agricultural products.
  

Lam Dong – A New Standard for Vietnamese Coffee

Farmers inspecting coffee cherries in a certified sustainable raw-material region. Source: Internet

With strong efforts in expanding high-quality coffee production, applying high technology, and establishing sustainable value chains, Lam Dong is rising as a symbol of Vietnam’s coffee industry.

This development highlights the province’s commitment to elevating agricultural value, meeting global market expectations, and contributing sustainably to both the economy and the environment.