India's exports of value added coffees have surged by approximately 46% over the past three years, reaching $686 million in the 2025-26 fiscal year, according to the Government of India. This growth underscores the country's increasing focus on processing and branding its coffee for international markets.
Export Growth Details
In a written reply to the Indian Parliament, Minister of State for Commerce and Industry Jitin Prasada stated that value added coffee exports increased from $468 million in 2023-24 to $686 million in 2025-26, representing a growth of 46.58%. Overall, India's total coffee exports touched $2,083 million in 2025-26, a 15% increase over the previous year's $1,803 million.
| Metric | 2023-24 | 2025-26 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Value added coffee exports | $468 million | $686 million | +46.58% |
| Total coffee exports | $1,803 million | $2,083 million | +15% |
State-wise Performance
Karnataka emerged as the largest exporter of coffees, with shipments valued at $1,398 million in 2025-26. It was followed by Andhra Pradesh at $339.33 million and Tamil Nadu at $93.08 million. These three states dominate India's coffee export landscape.
Production Trends
India's total coffee production in 2025-26 stood at 3.73 lakh tonnes, up from 3.63 lakh tonnes in the previous year. Karnataka also leads in production with an output of 2.56 lakh tonnes. Other key producing states include:
- Kerala: 80,350 tonnes
- Tamil Nadu: 19,975 tonnes
- Andhra Pradesh: 15,290 tonnes
Promotional Efforts and Support
Minister Jitin Prasada highlighted that the Coffee Board helps promote value added coffees, including freeze-dried instant coffees sold in retail packs. These products bear the 'Coffees of India' logo and the words 'Made in India'. Through its Integrated Coffee Development Project (ICDP), the Board provides support to coffee curing units for upgrading machinery and introducing improved technologies. Additionally, the Board supports Roast and Ground units for establishing coffee roasting, grinding, and packaging machinery.
Domestic Consumption
While the Coffee Board does not maintain separate domestic coffee consumption data, it assessed through a study in 2023-24 that domestic consumption was around 91,000 metric tonnes, out of total production of 360,500 metric tonnes in that year.
For trade professionals and importers, the sustained growth in value added coffee exports signals increasing quality and branding capabilities of Indian coffee. The focus on freeze-dried instant coffee under a national logo may open new market opportunities for buyers seeking traceable, origin-branded products.
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