India’s coffee sector is brewing success on the global stage, with the Coffee Board of India reporting a 25% surge in exports in the first quarter of FY25-26. This robust growth follows a record-breaking FY24-25, where exports jumped 40.2% to USD 1.8 billion (₹15,292 crore) from USD 1.28 billion (₹10,645 crore) the previous year.
🌍 India’s Global Coffee Footprint Expands
India now ranks as the world’s seventh-largest coffee producer, contributing 3.5% to global output, and the fifth-largest exporter, accounting for 5% of global coffee exports.
📈 What’s Fueling the Growth?
- Aggressive global promotion of 13 regional and 3 specialty coffees
- Geographical Indication (GI) tags secured for 7 Indian coffee varieties
- Digital campaigns highlighting India’s shade-grown, hand-picked, sun-dried beans
- Buyer-seller meets and trade fairs to boost international visibility
🛒 Domestic Push and Startup Ecosystem
The Coffee Board is also driving domestic consumption through platforms like ONDC, Amazon, and Flipkart, while supporting innovation via the Atal Incubation Centre – CCRI – Centre for Entrepreneurship Development (AIC-CCRI-CED) in Bengaluru.
- 63 startups nurtured
- 3,000+ individuals trained in coffee entrepreneurship and skill development
“India’s coffee story is no longer just about beans—it’s about branding, sustainability, and innovation,” said a Coffee Board official.
Stay tuned for more updates on India’s agri-export performance.
