Indian coffee exports double in value, even as production remains flat

India's coffee exports have more than doubled from around $800 million in 2014-15 to $1.81 billion in 2024-25, commerce ministry data showed, signaling India's climb in the international coffee market, helped by quality, trade outreach, and branding.

- Dhirendra Kumar

Interestingly, coffee production grew only marginally during the decade—from 344,500 tonnes in fiscal year 2015 (FY15) to a projected 352,000 tonnes in FY25—pointing to massive potential.

"Despite the limited growth in volume, India has been able to extract greater value from its coffee through improved market access and a stronger global presence," a senior government official said.

To be sure, exports were uneven over the decade.

From $0.81 billion in FY15, exports dipped slightly to $0.78 billion in FY16 before rising to $0.84 billion in FY17 and $0.97 billion in FY18. The value of exports then declined to $0.82 billion in FY19, $0.74 billion in FY20, and $0.72 billion in FY21.