Instant Coffee and Chicory Blends 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 instant coffee and chicory blends: Coffee Board India.
Frequently asked questions
Which Indian state produces the most instant coffee and chicory blends?
Our cluster data lists Karnataka; Kerala; Tamil Nadu as the main sources; see the table for districts and seasons.
When is the instant coffee and chicory blends season in India?
Karnataka; Kerala; Tamil Nadu: Arabica harvest Nov-Jan; robusta Jan-Mar (ASSUMPTION).
How do you verify instant coffee and chicory blends 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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