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Coffee production in Vietnam is a major source of income for Vietnam.
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History
Coffee was introduced to Vietnam in 1857 by the French and slowly grew as producer of coffee in Asia. The height of coffee production occurred in the early 20th Century as small scale production shifted towards plantations.
The Vietnam War interrupted production and export of coffee and re-emerged in the early 1980s. By 2000, coffee production grew to 900,000 tons, but it has since drop to around 600,000 tons.1
Production
Most coffee producers are local and state owned:
- Hung Phat Company Limited
- Tam Chau Tea and Coffee Company Limited
- Trung Nguyen Coffee Company Limited
- Vinacafe - Vietnam National Coffee Corporation
There are a number of international players that have been established following economic liberalization in the 1990s:
Vietnam is the second largest producer after Brazil, but the quality of the beans limits their marketability.
| Region | Altitude | Harvest season | Blend nature |
|---|---|---|---|
| Western Highlands - DakLak, Gia Lai, Kontum, Lam Dong, Buon Me Thuot | 500-700m | November-April | aromatic |
| Southeast - Dong Nai, Ba Ria–Vung tau, Binh Phuoc | |||
| Central Coastal | |||
| Central Highlands - Dak Lak | 600-800m |
Types of coffee grown in Vietnam include:
See also
References
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