Coffee exports from India saw a notable uptick, rising by 13.35 percent to reach 125,631 tonnes during the January-March period of this year, as per official data. This surge was fueled by heightened demand for Robusta coffee. In comparison, the country had exported 110,830 tonnes of coffee during the same period in 2023.
India, the third-largest producer and exporter of coffee in Asia, cultivates both Arabica and Robusta varieties of the bean.
The Arabica coffee bean contains less caffeine compared to Robusta. Arabica offers a sweeter and smoother taste profile, whereas Robusta tends to be more bitter and harsh on the palate.
As per the latest data from the Coffee Board of India, exports of Robusta coffee beans surged by 18 percent to 69,637 tonnes in the first quarter of the 2024 calendar year, up from 59,050 tonnes in the corresponding period of the previous year.
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Nevertheless, the shipment of Arabica coffee beans decreased to 13,419 tonnes from 15,468 tonnes during the same period.
During the January-March period of this year, exports of instant coffee increased to 16,218 tonnes from 15,238 tonnes in the previous year, while the re-export of coffee also saw a rise to 26,239 tonnes from 20,952 tonnes during the same period.
In January-March 2024, the total value of coffee exports reached INR 3,644 crore, surpassing the INR 2,604.44 crore recorded in the same period of the previous year. The unit value realization stood at INR 2,90,057 per tonne.
Italy, Russia, the United Arab Emirates, Germany, and Turkey stand out as the primary coffee export destinations for India.
According to its post-blossom estimate, the board anticipates India’s total coffee production to reach 374,200 tonnes for the 2023-24 marketing year (October-September), exceeding the actual output of 352,000 tonnes in the preceding year.
Throughout the entire year of 2023, India’s coffee exports experienced a decrease of 5.4 percent, amounting to 3.77 lakh tonnes.
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