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Coffee: India Became the 7th Largest Producer

Coffee

As per the Commerce and Industry Ministry, India is now the seventh-largest Coffee producer globally, with exports reaching 1.29 billion dollars in the last financial year. This is nearly double the 719 million dollar worth of exports in 2020-21.

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  • Top buyers include Italy, Belgium, and Russia. 
  • India primarily exports unroasted coffee beans, there is a growing demand for value-added products like roasted and instant Coffee.
  • Domestic consumption has also increased due to the rise of café culture, higher disposable incomes, and a growing preference for Coffee over tea in India.

Coffee Production

Brazil is the world’s largest Coffee producer, contributing about 40% of global production, followed by Vietnam.

India produces two types of coffee: Arabica and Robusta. 

Coffee is predominantly an export oriented commodity and 65% to 70% of Coffee produced in the country is exported. 

Areas: 

Coffee is traditionally grown in the Western Ghats spread over Karnataka, Kerala and Tamil Nadu. 

It is also grown in the nontraditional areas of Andhra Pradesh and Odisha as well as in the North East states. 

Leading States: Karnataka leads in coffee production, followed by Kerala and Tamil Nadu. 

Climatic Conditions

Coffee plants thrive in temperatures ranging from 15°C to 24°C. Extreme temperatures outside this range can adversely affect growth and yield.

Coffee Board of India

The Government of India established the ‘Coffee Board’ through a constitutional act Coffee Act VII of 1942” under the administrative control of the Ministry of Commerce and Industry. 

The Board comprises 33 members including the Chairman and the Secretary & Chief Executive Officer. 

It is an organisation that promotes coffee production in India.

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