India-EU free trade deal set to boost coffee exports, says Coffee Board

In a statement shared on social media, the Board said the agreement — the largest free trade deal signed by India so far — marks a historic partnership with all 27 member nations of the European Union.

New Delhi: The Coffee Board of India has welcomed the conclusion of the India–European Union Free Trade Agreement, describing it as a landmark moment for the country’s global trade engagement and a potential game-changer for the coffee sector.

In a statement shared on social media, the Board said the agreement — the largest free trade deal signed by India so far — marks a historic partnership with all 27 member nations of the European Union. The deal, it noted, represents a strategic breakthrough that could significantly strengthen India’s position in international markets.

Highlighting the importance of Europe as a key destination for Indian coffee, the Board said the India-EU Free Trade Agreement is expected to deliver a transformative boost to exports. Reduced trade barriers and improved market access would help create a level playing field for Indian coffee growers, who often face stiff competition in global markets.

The Coffee Board added that the agreement is likely to benefit the entire coffee ecosystem, including growers, exporters, processors and traders. By enhancing competitiveness and expanding opportunities in Europe, the FTA could improve price realisation and long-term stability for the sector.

India is among the world’s leading producers of coffee, with major cultivation concentrated in Karnataka particularly in Kodagu, Chikmagaluru and Hassan districts, Kerala and Tamil Nadu. The Board expressed optimism that the trade pact would further strengthen India’s coffee footprint in international markets.

India's major goods exports to EU in FY2025 included petroleum products (USD 15 billion); electronics ($11.3 billion - smartphone $4.3 billion); textiles ($1.6 billion - garments $4.5 billion); machinery, computer ($5 billion); organic chemicals ($5.1 billion); iron and steel ($4.9 billion), gems and Jewellery ($2.5 billion); pharma ($3 billion); auto parts ($1.6 billion); footwear ($809 million); and coffee ($775 million).

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