Archive · 4 Jan 2026
Climate Change Threatens Global Coffee Supply
Coffee, which many people drink every day, is in trouble because of climate change.
In India, where some of the best coffee grows, the weather is becoming unpredictable.
This means coffee plants are not growing as well as they used to.
Farmers are having to switch to stronger types of coffee plants that can handle the changing weather.
While the taste of coffee might get better because of new farming methods, it could also become more expensive.
Scientists and farmers are working on ways to protect coffee plants, but it will take time.
If nothing is done, our morning coffee might become harder to find and more costly in the future.
Climate change is disrupting coffee production in India, with erratic rainfall and rising temperatures affecting yields.
Arabica coffee production has dropped by up to 40% per acre, leading farmers to switch to more resilient Robusta beans.
India's coffee exports reached $1.29 billion in FY 2023-24, with top buyers including Italy, Belgium, and Russia.
Domestic coffee consumption in India has increased from 84,000 tonnes in 2012 to 91,000 tonnes in 2023.
Scientists and farmers are working on climate-smart varieties and shade-grown techniques to adapt to changing conditions.
- Who
- Coffee farmers and producers in India, global coffee industry
- What
- Climate change impacting coffee production, leading to potential shortages and price increases
- When
- Current and projected future impacts
- Where
- India, global coffee-producing regions
- Why
- Rising temperatures, erratic rainfall, and increased disease pressure due to climate change
- India's Coffee Exports
- $1.29 billion in FY 2023-24
- Top Coffee Buyers
- Italy, Belgium, Russia
- Coffee Production in India
- Arabica and Robusta beans (75%)
- Domestic Coffee Consumption
- 91,000 tonnes in 2023
- Coffee Farmers in India
- 330,000