According to the MoC&I India Becomes 7th Largest Coffee Producing Country in the World. National | Dated: 23 Jan 2025 According to the Ministry of Commerce & Industry (MoC&I), India has emerged as the world’s 7th largest coffee-producing country, with exports reaching USD 1.29 billion in Financial Year 2023-24 (FY24), compared to USD 719.42 million in FY21. 🎯 Key Highlights: - India exported over 9,300 tonnes of coffee in the 1st half of January 2025, with major buyers including Italy, Belgium, and Russia. - Domestic coffee consumption has increased from 84,000 tonnes in 2012 to 91,000 tonnes in 2023, as per MoC&I. - India’s coffee is predominantly cultivated in the ecologically rich Western and Eastern Ghats. 💡 Other Important Facts: (i) Karnataka led the coffee production in 2022-23 with 2,48,020 Metric Tonnes (MT), followed by Kerala and Tamil Nadu. (ii) The top 5 coffee-producing countries in the world are Brazil, Vietnam, Colombia, Indonesia, and Ethiopia. 📚 Test Your Knowledge: According to the Ministry of Commerce & Industry (MoC&I), which rank does India hold in global coffee production recently? Correct Answer: 7th 🚀 Quick Recap: About Coffee Board of India (CBOI) Chairman: M.J. Dinesh Headquarters: Bengaluru, Karnataka