India’s coffee exports increased 19% YoY to $616 million in Q1FY25, despite an 18% drop in export volumes due to higher global prices. The unit value per tonne rose 49% to ₹5.07 lakh, driven by supply disruptions in Brazil and Vietnam. Despite lower volumes, shipments rose 26% in value to $1,166 million in Q1FY25.
Italy remained India’s top coffee buyer, followed by Germany and Belgium. India ranks seventh in production but fifth in exports. The country’s coffee exports during the June quarter stood at ₹5,273 crore, reflecting a 22% growth over the previous year.
India’s coffee shipments for the first six months of 2025 reached $1,166 million, a 26% rise from $924 million in the same period a year ago. Italy retained its spot as the largest buyer, importing 33,823 tonnes, followed by Germany and Belgium.
The Russian Federation and Turkiye also featured among the top five destinations for Indian coffee. India remains the world’s seventh-largest coffee producer and fifth-largest exporter, benefiting from firm prices and steady demand in key global markets.
