India's Coffee Exports Surge, Driving Growth and Sustainability

India's coffee exports have begun the 2025-26 fiscal year with a robust growth of over 25%, as reported by the Coffee Board of India. This impressive increase follows a successful year in 2024-25, during which exports rose by 40.20% to reach USD 1803 million (Rs 15292 crores), compared to USD 1286 million (Rs 10645 crores) in FY2023-24.

The report underscores India's coffee sector as a global player and a leader in sustainability. As the seventh-largest coffee producer and fifth-largest exporter worldwide, India contributes 3.5% to global production and 5% to global exports. The Coffee Board promotes Indian coffee through various initiatives, including international buyer-seller meetings, overseas promotional campaigns for 13 regional coffees and three specialities, and securing Geographical Indication tags for seven coffee varieties. Digital campaigns emphasize India's unique coffee attributes, including shade-grown, hand-picked, and sun-dried techniques.

Domestically, efforts to increase pure coffee consumption are ongoing, with major platforms like ONDC, Amazon, and Flipkart. The establishment of the Atal Incubation Centre - Central Coffee Research Institute in Bengaluru further supports the sector, fostering innovation and nurturing 63 startups while training over 3,000 individuals through various programs. With its sustainable practices and strategic promotional efforts, the Indian coffee sector is poised for continued growth and global recognition.

(With inputs from agencies.)