Commerce Secretary opens Coffee Expo, urges innovation and stronger global branding
New Delhi
India’s coffee exports rose by 15% in value terms during April–September FY26, reaching $1.05 billion, up from $918 million in the same period last year, according to Coffee Board data. In rupee terms, exports increased 19% to ₹9,119.24 crore from ₹7,678.74 crore. Exporters also saw better returns, earning ₹4.71 lakh per tonne, up 34% from ₹3.52 lakh per tonne last year.
Overall coffee shipments grew 24% to $1.95 billion in the first six months of FY26, compared to $1.57 billion last year. From January to September 2025, export volumes reached 2.96 lakh tonnes, down from 3.34 lakh tonnes last year. India ranks as the world’s seventh-largest coffee producer and fifth-largest exporter.
To mark International Coffee Day, Commerce Secretary Rajesh Agrawal inaugurated the Coffee Experience Zone and Expo organised by the Coffee Board. He praised India’s sustainable coffee practices, noting that the country’s coffee exports have doubled in recent years.
Agrawal highlighted the need for greater crop diversification and innovation in coffee products, especially by blending coffee with India’s rich variety of spices. He also stressed the importance of building “Brand India” to boost India’s presence in the global market.
The event also marked the rollout of the India–EFTA Trade and Economic Partnership Agreement (TEPA). EFTA countries — Switzerland ($145 million), Norway ($27 million), and Iceland ($3 million) — collectively import $175 million worth of coffee, making up about 3% of global coffee imports. Trade data for Liechtenstein was not available.
