India's coffee shipments experienced a 19% increase in the first half of this year, reaching 2,24,293 tonnes, as reported by the Coffee Board of India. The period saw a notable rise in robusta coffee exports, with a 39.43% increase, and a marginal growth in instant coffee shipments, by 24%. However, Arabica coffee exports saw a decline of 16.75%. The main destinations for Indian coffee were Italy, Germany, and Belgium. India is among the top 10 global coffee producers, accounting for about 3% of the world's output, and is a significant exporter, with over 70% of its production.