India has emerged as the world’s seventh-largest coffee producer, with exports reaching $1.29 billion in FY 2023-24, almost double the $719.42 million recorded in 2020-21, the Commerce and Industry Ministry said Monday.
India’s coffee exports have grown significantly due to the increasing global demand for its rich and unique flavours.
In the first half of January 2025, India exported over 9,300 tonnes of coffee with top buyers including Italy, Belgium, and Russia.
Approximately three-fourths of India’s coffee production consists of Arabica and Robusta beans. These are primarily exported as unroasted beans.
“However, there is a growing demand for value-added products like roasted and instant coffee, further fueling the export boom,” the ministry said.
According to the ministry, the export boom is further fuelled by a growing demand for value-added products like roasted and instant coffee.
Domestic consumption has increased to 91,000 tonnes in 2023 from 84,000 tonnes in 2012.
This trend has been observed particularly in both urban and rural areas. This surge reflects how coffee is increasingly becoming a staple in daily life, signifying a broader shift in drinking habits.
Karnataka leads in production, contributing 248,020 MT in 2022-23, followed by Kerala and Tamil Nadu.
Through the Integrated Coffee Development Project (ICDP), the focus is on improving yields, expanding cultivation in non-traditional regions and ensuring the sustainability of coffee farming.
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In Araku Valley, nearly 150,000 tribal families in collaboration with the Coffee Board and the Integrated Tribal Development Agency (ITDA), have increased coffee production by 20%.
These initiatives form a comprehensive plan to bolster India’s coffee sector. The goal is to enhance productivity and increase the industry’s global competitiveness.
