Green Coffee Beans clusters in India
| Cluster | State / districts | Type | Season | Export gateway |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chikmagalur-Coorg-Hassan belt; Kushalnagar curing works; Bengaluru/Mangaluru exporters | Karnataka; Kerala; Tamil Nadu — Chikkamagaluru; Kodagu (Coorg); Hassan (KA); Wayanad (KL); Nilgiris (TN) | agricultural | Arabica harvest Nov-Jan; robusta Jan-Mar (ASSUMPTION) | New Mangalore |
Cluster notes
Exports ~USD 1.8 bn FY2024-25 (~2x decade ago); production 363,500 t 2024-25 final, 403,000 t 2025-26 post-blossom est (Coffee Board via StoneX, tier 5) Assessment: Record USD 1.8 bn FY2024-25 on high prices; Italy/Germany/Belgium/Russia; robusta >70% of crop; instant coffee adds value
Associations and directories
Export promotion and producer bodies relevant to green coffee beans: Coffee Board India.
Frequently asked questions
Which Indian state produces the most green coffee beans?
Our cluster data lists Karnataka; Kerala; Tamil Nadu as the main sources; see the table for districts and seasons.
When is the green coffee beans season in India?
Karnataka; Kerala; Tamil Nadu: Arabica harvest Nov-Jan; robusta Jan-Mar (ASSUMPTION).
How do you verify green coffee beans suppliers?
We check registrations (GST, IEC, FSSAI or BIS where relevant), visit the unit, review past export documents and test a sample lot before listing a supplier.
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