India is now the seventh-largest coffee producer globally, with exports reaching $1.29 billion in the last financial year, nearly double the $719 million in 2020-21, according to the Commerce and Industry Ministry. In the first half of this month, over 9,300 tonnes of coffee were exported, with top buyers being Italy, Belgium, and Russia. India primarily exports unroasted beans, but there is increasing demand for roasted and instant coffee. Karnataka leads coffee production, followed by Kerala and Tamil Nadu. Domestic consumption has risen from 84,000 tonnes in 2012 to 91,000 tonnes in 2023, driven by café culture and higher incomes.
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