New Delhi, May 20 -- India's coffee exports have more than doubled from around $800 million in 2014-15 to $1.81 billion in 2024-25, commerce ministry data showed, signalling India's steady climb in the international coffee market, helped by quality, trade outreach and branding.

Interestingly, coffee production in India grew only marginally during the decade-from 344,500 tonnes in fiscal year 2015 (FY15) to a projected 352,000 tonnes in FY25-pointing to massive potential.

"Despite the limited growth in volume, India has been able to extract greater value from its coffee through improved market access and a stronger global presence," a senior government official said.

To be sure, exports were uneven over the decade.

From $0.81 billion i...