Rains affect beans drying process in Indonesia, tepid trade in Vietnam

Heavy rains during Indonesia’s harvest season have disrupted the drying process for robust beans, while in Vietnam, trade activity has remained sluggish on limited supplies and subdued demand, traders said. Big coffee harvest is underway in Liwa, West Lampung regency amid rainy weather and is expected to last until August, according to farmers and traders. “Currently, heavy rains in the region are affecting coffee production. Rains not only cause the coffee beans to fall off, but also affect coffee drying process,” said a coffee farmer based in the region. “This year’s output is estimated to be 10-20% lower than the previous one. The harvest is expected to continue until August,” the farmer said. A trader based in the region offered Sumatra beans at $150 premium to the August-September contract, down from $240-$250 premium last week as an adjustment to the London terminal. Another trader also quoted $150 premium to the September contract, down from $200 premium last week. In ...