Archive · 7 Jan 2026
Robusta Coffee Prices Drop Amid Vietnam Supplies
Robusta coffee prices in India have dropped by 13-17% compared to last year.
This is because Vietnam, the largest producer, has more coffee to sell.
Growers are worried because it costs a lot more to pick the coffee now.
Arabica coffee prices, on the other hand, have gone up.
The Coffee Board says India will produce a record amount of coffee next year.
Growers are finding it hard to make a profit because the traders don't always pass on the price increases to them.
Robusta coffee prices in India have dropped by 13-17% compared to last year due to increased supplies from Vietnam.
Picking costs for robusta coffee have more than doubled over the past year due to labour shortages.
Arabica coffee prices have increased compared to last year.
The Coffee Board estimates India's coffee output for 2025-26 to be a record high of 4.03 lakh tonnes.
Growers are struggling with higher production costs and volatile prices, as traders do not always pass on price increases to them.
- Who
- Coffee growers in India, particularly in Karnataka
- What
- Decline in robusta coffee prices due to increased supplies from Vietnam and higher picking costs
- When
- January 2026
- Where
- India, primarily Karnataka
- Why
- Increased supplies from Vietnam and higher labour costs for picking
- Robusta Parchment Price (2026)
- ₹15,500-16,000 per 50-kg bag
- Robusta Cherry Price (2026)
- ₹9,500-10,250 per 50-kg bag
- Arabica Parchment Price (2026)
- ₹25,800-26,300 per 50-kg bag
- Arabica Cherry Price (2026)
- ₹13,400-15,000 per 50-kg bag
- Robusta Picking Cost (2026)
- ₹8 per kg
- Robusta Picking Cost (2025)
- ₹3-4 per kg
- India's Coffee Output (2024-25)
- 3.63 lakh tonnes
- Estimated Coffee Output (2025-26)
- 4.03 lakh tonnes