Indian Coffee Market Update: Arabica Gains, Robusta Weakens as Exports Near 3 Lakh Tonnes
28 September 2025, Bengaluru: The Coffee Board of India released its daily market update on Friday, highlighting mixed movements in international coffee futures, stable domestic raw coffee prices, and strong export performance for Indian coffee so far this year.
Futures Market Trends
On September 25, 2025, coffee futures on international exchanges closed with contrasting trends:
- Arabica (ICE New York): December 2025 contracts rose 0.98% to 371.35 US cents/lb (₹726.01/kg). March 2026 stood at 351.45 US cents/lb (₹687.10/kg), while May 2026 was at 337.75 US cents/lb (₹660.32/kg).
- Robusta (ICE Europe): November 2025 contracts fell sharply, down US $125 or 2.96% to $4,094/tonne (₹363.06/kg). January 2026 futures traded lower at $4,037/tonne (₹358.00/kg).
The International Coffee Organization (ICO) reported that the Other Mild Arabica indicator price climbed to 388.87 US cents/lb (₹760.26/kg), compared to 368.45 US cents/lb earlier. Meanwhile, the exchange rate stood at ₹88.68 per US dollar.
Auction Prices
At the Indian Coffee Trade Association (ICTA) auctions held on September 25:
- Arabica Plantation (AA PB A) fetched ₹810/kg.
- Arabica Cherry did not register trades.
- Robusta Cherry (AB grade) reached ₹450.50/kg, while PB grade was at ₹406/kg, AB at ₹413/kg, and BBB at ₹400/kg.
Domestic Raw Coffee Prices (Karnataka, per 50 kg bag)
- Arabica Plantation: ₹26,000 – ₹26,750
- Arabica Cherry: ₹13,900 – ₹15,500
- Robusta Parchment: ₹16,000 – ₹17,000
- Robusta Cherry: ₹10,400 – ₹11,200
India’s Coffee Export Performance
India’s coffee exports between January 1 and September 25, 2025 stood at 294,277 metric tonnes, slightly lower compared to 331,160 metric tonnes in the same period last year.
- Arabica Plantation exports: 32,920 tonnes
- Arabica Cherry exports: 9,329 tonnes
- Robusta Parchment exports: 21,184 tonnes
- Robusta Cherry exports: 119,599 tonnes
- Instant Coffee exports: 110,855 tonnes
Re-exports during this period were minimal compared to last year.
Market Outlook
The divergence between Arabica and Robusta reflects changing supply-demand dynamics. Arabica is finding support from tight supplies and stronger demand, while Robusta has softened due to increased availability and weaker short-term buying interest.
India’s export performance, though slightly behind last year’s pace, remains resilient, with Robusta Cherry and Instant Coffee continuing to dominate shipments.
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