• India is the world’s seventh-largest coffee producer, with exports reaching $1.29 billion in FY 2023-24.
  • This marks a significant growth, as it is almost double the $719.42 million recorded in 2020-21.
  • Domestic coffee consumption has shown a steady increase, rising to 91,000 tonnes in 2023 from 84,000 tonnes in 2012.
  • Karnataka is the largest coffee-producing state, contributing 2,48,020 metric tonnes in 2022-23, followed by Kerala (72,425 metric tonnes) and Tamil Nadu (18,700 metric tonnes).

India’s Coffee Sector

  • Major Coffee Varieties Grown:

 

  • Arabica and Robusta are the two major varieties cultivated in India.
  • Karnataka, Kerala, and Tamil Nadu account for over 90% of the total production.