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Indian Coffee Exports Reach More Than 140 Countries
India exported coffee to more than 140 countries in FY2025-26, the government told the Lok Sabha on Thursday. The UAE, Libya, Australia, South Korea, Egypt, Kuwait and the UK recorded strong growth,…
The Story in Brief
India exported coffee to more than 140 countries in FY2025-26, the government told the Lok Sabha on Thursday. The UAE, Libya, Australia, South Korea, Egypt, Kuwait and the UK recorded strong growth, while Djibouti, Micronesia and Timor-Leste emerged as new destinations.
Minister of State for Commerce and Industry Jitin Prasada said the Coffee Board is promoting GI-tagged varieties, including Wayanad Robusta Coffee, through trade fairs, buyer-seller meetings and tasting sessions. Export unit values for GI-registered Arabica and Robusta rose 34.36% and 29.73%, respectively, from the previous financial year. The Board has participated in 41 international fairs since 2018-19.
The Indian Opinion
The easy story is that a wider export map alone proves a transformation in Indian coffee. That is too broad. The government has reported more destinations and higher unit values for GI-registered coffee, but the figures do not show total export volume, grower incomes or how much value reaches small and tribal farmers. Nor does participation in trade fairs guarantee lasting buyers. The next useful test is whether export volumes and farm returns rise alongside these unit values.
Source: telanganatoday.com
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