Did you know that India’s coffee exports have more than doubled in the last 11 years? That means the amount of coffee India sells to other countries has grown by about 125%! Back in 2014-15, India exported coffee worth around 800 million US dollars. Now, that number has jumped to a huge 1.8 billion dollars. This shows that more and more people around the world are enjoying Indian coffee.Most of India’s coffee goes to countries in Europe like Italy, Germany, and Belgium, but it’s also popular in the Middle East, South Korea, and Japan. The Coffee Board of India has made exporting coffee easier by introducing online certificates and digital approvals. This helps coffee sellers send their products faster and without too much hassle. They also stay in touch with exporters to fix any problems and share helpful information about the world market. The government supports the coffee industry by giving money for making special coffee products like roasted and ground coffee, and by helping farmers buy machines for roasting and packaging.What makes Indian coffee extra special is how it’s grown. Coffee plants are grown under the shade of tall trees. This “shade-grown” method helps protect forests and wildlife. It saves water, keeps the soil healthy, and helps fight climate change by storing carbon. It also helps many small farmers who grow coffee along with other crops. India is one of the few countries promoting this eco-friendly way of farming, which also meets strict environmental rules in Europe.Most of India’s coffee comes from the southern states of Karnataka, Kerala, and Tamil Nadu. India is the seventh largest coffee producer and the fifth largest exporter in the world, producing about 360,000 tonnes each year. The coffee business provides jobs to around two million people, making coffee not just a tasty drink but an important part of many lives and India’s economy.Coffee is the second most traded commodity in the world after oil. That means lots of people buy and sell coffee every day!
