Vietnam is the world's second-largest coffee producer and the leading robusta supplier.
Spain has a strong café culture, a clear preference for robusta and the world's largest decaffeinated coffee market. That makes it a natural market for Vietnamese coffee.
Spain imported about 306,000 tonnes of green coffee (2023 data), making it Europe's fourth-largest importer. Vietnam is the top supplier at about 124,000 tonnes. Robusta makes up about 59% of imports, and about 20% of coffee consumed is decaffeinated.
Indicative estimates by Think Euro International. Actual results depend on capital invested, pricing, buyers and execution.
| EU import duty | Green coffee: 0%. Roasted (7.5%) and soluble (9%) coffee from Vietnam: 0% under the EU–Vietnam Free Trade Agreement. |
|---|---|
| Spanish VAT (IVA) | 10% (food) |
| Spanish corporate tax | Spanish SL: 25% standard rate. Reduced 2026 rates: 19% on the first €50,000 of profit and 21% on the rest for companies with turnover under €1M; 23% for turnover under €10M; 15% for the first two profitable years of a newly created company. |
EU–Vietnam Free Trade Agreement (EVFTA): in force since 2020, with 0% duty on Vietnamese green, roasted and soluble coffee.
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Figures and rates are for general information (updated September 2026) and can change. Duty rates depend on the exact customs (TARIC) code, and tax depends on your specific situation. Please confirm with us before making investment decisions. This page is not legal or tax advice.
