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MILAN – Indian coffee exports are set to exceed $2 billion by the end of 2025: more than double the value of five years ago, reflecting the sharp rise in prices. Data based on export permits issued by the Coffee Board of India shows shipments up to December 16 stood at $1.968 billion, a 21% increase from $1.63 billion recorded over the same period last year.
This result was achieved despite a decline in volumes, which stood at 366,000 tonnes as of 16 December, compared to 391,000 tonnes during the equivalent period of 2024 (-6.4%).
Industry officials attributed the drop partly to some European buyers shifting to cheaper origins as Indian coffee prices remained elevated, report Indian media.
Indian Robusta and Arabica beans continue to fetch a premium in international markets.
The premium for Indian Robusta parchment AB is currently estimated at $1,000–$1,100 per tonne over London’s LIFFE prices, while Robusta cherry AB is trading at a premium of $400–$450 per tonne. For Arabica parchment, the premium is around 12–15 cents per pound over New York prices.
The top destination countries were Italy (18%), Germany (11%), Belgium (7.5%), the Russian Federation (5.3%) and the United Arab Emirates (5%). India is the world’s seventh largest producer and fifth largest exporter of coffee.
