Country’s Coffee Production Expected to Drop Below 3.5 Lakh Tonnes

Bengaluru, Nov 6: M. Kurma Rao, Chief Executive Officer of the Coffee Board, has stated that coffee production in Karnataka this year is likely to fall short of the set target. He attributed this to a shortage of rainfall, a lack of labor, and power-related issues. He further warned that if the Northeast Monsoon (post-monsoon rains) fails, it could have a severe impact on the crop for the following year (2027-28). Speaking to 'Shakti', he noted that the country's coffee production for this year was initially projected to reach 4 lakh tonnes. However, current estimates suggest the output will likely be around 3.5 lakh tonnes. Total production stood at 3.63 lakh tonnes in 2024-25, and increased to 3.73 lakh tonnes in 2025-26. He explained that adverse weather conditions have made it impossible to meet the targeted production goal this year. The Coffee Board conducts crop assessments following the 'blossom showers' and the monsoon; a survey for the current estimate is currently underway. Precise figures will only be available once this assessment is complete, he added.

Since April, rainfall has remained below normal levels. In many areas, the volume of rain expected over an entire month fell within just a day or two, causing difficulties for coffee cultivation. The coffee industry relies heavily on migrant laborers from states such as Assam, West Bengal, and Tamil Nadu. Many of these workers, who had returned to their home states for assembly elections, failed to return on time. This disrupted plantation operations, ultimately impacting the crop yield.

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