India’s coffee exports reached an all-time high in the financial year 2024-25, continuing a robust growth trend in the sector, according to the Department of Commerce under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry.
For the fourth consecutive year, India’s coffee exports exceeded the billion-dollar mark, climbing to $1.80 billion in FY25. This represents a significant 40.2% increase over the $1.28 billion recorded in FY24. The commerce ministry attributed this growth to rising global demand for Indian coffee, driven by its distinctive and rich flavors. Around 75% of India’s coffee production comprises Arabica and Robusta beans, which are mainly exported as unroasted beans. However, demand for value-added products, such as roasted and instant coffee, is steadily rising, contributing to the export surge.
India’s coffee is predominantly cultivated in the ecologically rich Western and Eastern Ghats, with Karnataka leading production, followed by Kerala and Tamil Nadu. The country ranks as the world’s seventh-largest coffee producer, with exports nearly doubling from $719.42 million in FY21 to $1.29 billion in FY24.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi highlighted India’s coffee success in his monthly radio programme, ‘Mann ki Baat,’ noting the growing global popularity of Indian coffee and its role in supporting local livelihoods. He praised regions such as Chikmagalur, Coorg, Hassan, Nilgiri, Wayanad, and Koraput for their unique coffee varieties and emphasized that Indian coffee is now celebrated worldwide. Over time, coffee cultivation in India has transformed from a modest practice into a thriving industry, admired across the globe for its quality and flavor.
