India’s coffee exports have continued their strong upward trajectory, maintaining their billion-dollar streak for the fourth consecutive financial year, according to the Department of Commerce under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry. During the financial year 2024-25, India’s coffee exports reached $1.80 billion, marking a 40.2 per cent growth over the $1.28 billion achieved in FY 2023-24, the department said in a X post, attached with it an infographic.
India’s coffee exports have grown significantly due to increasing global demand for its rich and unique flavours, the Commerce Ministry said in a statement in early 2025. Approximately three-fourths of India’s coffee production consists of Arabica and Robusta beans. These are primarily exported as unroasted beans. However, there is a growing demand for value-added products, such as roasted and instant coffee, which further fuels the export boom. India’s coffee is primarily grown in the ecologically rich Western and Eastern Ghats, areas famous for their biodiversity. Karnataka leads in production, followed by Kerala and Tamil Nadu.
