India’s coffee exports have surged by over 40% in the April-February period of the current financial year, crossing the $1.54 billion mark, compared to $1.10 billion in the same period last year.
This impressive growth is largely driven by rising global coffee prices, according to data from the Ministry of Commerce.
Significant Growth In Export Value
The value of coffee shipments in February alone rose by 22%, reaching $178.68 million, compared to $146.08 million during the same month last year.
In Indian Rupee terms, the exports showed a remarkable increase of 43.37%, amounting to ₹13,004.75 crore in February 2024-25, up from ₹9,070 crore in the previous year.
According to the latest data, Italy remains the leading destination for Indian coffee, with a 19.01% share of total exports during the April-December 2024 period.
Germany follows with 12.42%, while Russia and Belgium both hold 5.76% shares.
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) accounts for 5.55% of total coffee exports, and the United States ranks sixth with 4.05%.
India’s Position In Global Coffee Trade
India is the seventh-largest coffee producer and the fifth-largest exporter globally.
The country’s coffee exports have benefitted from record-high prices, driven by a supply crunch in major coffee-producing nations like Brazil and Vietnam. India exports over two-thirds of its annual coffee production, which exceeds 3.5 lakh tonnes.
Although overall coffee exports have been sluggish this year, the value of shipments has continued to rise due to record-high prices.
The Coffee Board’s latest data shows that shipments from January 1 to March 17 stood at 85,007 tonnes, compared to 95,360 tonnes in the same period last year.
Indian Arabica coffee, known for its mild and premium qualities, has seen a significant increase in demand from European markets.
Shipments of Arabica coffee have surged by 64%, with over 17,021 tonnes shipped from January to March 17, compared to 10,365 tonnes in the same period last year.
This increase highlights the growing popularity of India’s high-quality coffee in global markets.
India’s coffee exports continue to show strong growth, supported by favorable market conditions and increased demand for premium varieties.
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