In 2023, India's coffee import volume stood at 93.2 thousand metric tons. Forecasts indicate a steady increase in import volumes, rising to 94.3 thousand metric tons in 2024, and reaching 98.8 thousand metric tons by 2028. Year-on-year variations reveal modest growth: 1.2% from 2024 to 2025, 1.3% from 2025 to 2026, 1.1% from 2026 to 2027, and 1.1% from 2027 to 2028. The Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) over the forecast period (2024-2028) is 1.2%
Future trends to watch for include shifts in consumer preferences towards specialty coffee, changes in trade policies, and possible fluctuations in global coffee prices. Sustainable sourcing and climate change impacts may also affect the coffee supply chain and import dynamics.