India’s coffee exports achieved a historic milestone in 2025 by crossing the $2 billion mark for the first time. Export earnings rose 22% year-on-year, driven by firm global prices and rising demand from emerging markets such as Russia.

According to the Coffee Board of India, export value reached $2.058 billion in 2025, compared to $1.679 billion in the previous year. Although export volumes fell by 4.5% to 3.48 lakh tonnes, higher prices helped offset the decline and supported strong revenue growth.

Higher Prices Lift Export Earnings

In rupee terms, coffee export earnings jumped 27% to ₹17,911 crore from ₹14,046 crore. Average export prices increased sharply by 33% to ₹4.65 lakh per tonne. This price rally supported exporters and growers, even as shipments moderated.

Arabica coffee performed well during the year. Arabica parchment exports increased 5.5% to 38,326 tonnes. Arabica cherry shipments rose sharply by 47% to 11,775 tonnes. In contrast, Robusta parchment exports dipped marginally by 1.5%, while Robusta cherry exports declined 14% due to earlier global price corrections.

Instant Coffee Exports Gain Momentum

India’s instant coffee segment also showed resilience. Domestic production rose 12% to 46,954 tonnes. Re-exports of instant coffee increased 2.68% to 1.53 lakh tonnes, reflecting steady overseas demand. This trend strengthens India’s position in value-added coffee exports.

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Russia Emerges as a Key Buyer

Italy remained India’s largest coffee buyer despite lower volumes. However, Russia emerged as the second-largest destination, recording a 20% rise in imports to 31,505 tonnes. Meanwhile, shipments to Germany declined sharply. The UAE and Belgium also remained important markets.

This shift highlights changing global demand patterns and growing opportunities for those looking to export coffee from India. With consistent quality and competitive pricing, India continues to strengthen its standing among the top 10 coffee exporters in India, while benefiting from trade diversification beyond traditional European markets.

India currently ranks seventh in global coffee production and fifth in exports. The country supplies coffee mainly to the European Union, alongside expanding markets in Eurasia and the Middle East. Further, these trends support long-term export growth and strengthen India’s position in global agri-trade.