Coffee Board of India

What Coffee Board of India does

Coffee Board of India is a statutory body established under the Coffee Act, 1942, operating under India's Ministry of Commerce and Industry. It regulates and develops the Indian coffee industry by serving three principal stakeholder groups: coffee growers/planters, coffee exporters, and curing establishments. Its core mandates include research, extension services, export licensing, sustainability certification, market intelligence dissemination, and subsidy distribution. The organisation delivers services through a multi-channel platform comprising an online portal (export permits, subsidy applications, grower and exporter registration, curing licenses), nine physical offices including the Central Coffee Research Institute (CCRI) in Chikkamagaluru, four regional research stations, a Tissue Culture and Biotechnology Centre in Mysore, and a network of field liaison officers across all major coffee-growing regions.

Its underlying technology is a digital service-delivery platform rather than a sophisticated technology product, augmented by the CCRI Library research repository. The Board's revenue model is government funding from the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, supplemented by fees from export registration, curing licenses, and the recently launched Indian Coffee Sustainability Standard and Certification Scheme. The go-to-market approach is regulatory and extension-driven: field officers across Karnataka, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, and the North-East deliver hands-on support to planters, while promotional activities span domestic exhibitions, international trade fairs (WTO Geneva), and publications including Indian Coffee magazine and Kaapi-Shastra.

Name

Coffee Board of India

Legal name

Coffee Board of India

Website

https://coffeeboard.gov.in

Company type

Private

Founded year

1942

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

Coffee Board of India is a statutory body under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry that regulates and develops the Indian coffee industry. It provides research, extension services, export licensing, sustainability certification, and market intelligence to coffee growers, exporters, and curing establishments across India.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Agricultural Commodity Regulation

NAICS

Coffee and Tea Manufacturing (31192), Coffee and Tea Manufacturing (311920)

SIC

Beverages (2080), Retail-Eating Places (5812)

akta.pro primary industry

Ready-to-Drink (RTD) Coffee Manufacturing (AFAFADAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Specialty Coffee Shops (Single-Origin, Third-Wave) (THAFADAA), Coffee, Tea & Cocoa Trading/Wholesale (AFAIAKAD)

Keywords

• Coffee industry regulation
• Coffee research services
• Coffee export licensing
• Grower extension services
• Coffee certification schemes

Headquarters

HQ city

Bengaluru

HQ country

India

HQ region

Asia

Offices9 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Government Funding: Funded by Government of India, Ministry of Commerce & Industry for coffee development, research, and promotion activities
2. Export Registration and Curing Licenses: Issuance of export permits and curing licenses for coffee traders and exporters in India
3. Sustainability Certification: Indian Coffee Sustainability Standard and Certification Scheme for compliant growers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Coffee Board of India is a statutory body that regulates and develops the Indian coffee industry by issuing export permits and curing licenses, registering growers and exporters, distributing government subsidies, conducting coffee research at CCRI and regional stations, providing field extension services, and operating sustainability certification and quality testing. It also runs the India Coffee House retail chain and publishes industry magazines and market intelligence.

Product overview

Coffee Board of India operates a comprehensive digital platform providing essential services to the coffee industry. The core offering is a multi-channel portal offering online services (Export Permit System, Subsidy Portal, Grower Registration, Exporter Registration) alongside traditional research and extension services. The organization runs the Central Coffee Research Institute (CCRI) and regional research stations providing scientific support, complemented by field extension services through regional offices. Supporting services include publications (Indian Coffee Magazine, E Magazine, Books & Bulletins), the Coffee Statistics Database, Market Information Service with real-time pricing, and Coffee Quality Testing Services. Training programs include a Certificate Course for Coffee Estate Supervisors and Diploma in Coffee Estate Management. Recent additions include the Indian Coffee Sustainability Standard and Certification Scheme.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• India Coffee: Publication/brand name for the official magazine of Coffee Board of India
• Ankur Patrika
• Kaapi-Shastra

Products and services

• Export Permit System Online portal for obtaining export permits for coffee shipments, enabling exporters to complete regulatory compliance digitally.
• Subsidy Portal Online system for coffee growers to apply for and track government subsidies and financial assistance under various Coffee Board schemes.
• Grower Registration Digital registration system for coffee growers to register their plantations and obtain unique identification with Coffee Board.
• Exporter Registration Online registration portal for coffee exporters to register with Coffee Board and obtain export privileges.
• Coffee Research Services (CCRI & Regional Stations) Research services delivered by the Central Coffee Research Institute (CCRI) and regional research stations covering plant breeding, agronomy, pathology, entomology, soil science, and post-harvest technology for Indian coffee.
• Coffee Extension Services Field extension services for coffee planters including technology transfer, training, and technical advisory delivered through regional offices across coffee-growing states.
• Market Information Service Real-time and historical coffee price information including ICO Indicator Prices for Other Milds and Robustas, ICE New York Arabica futures, and LIFFE London Robusta futures for industry stakeholders.
• Coffee Statistics Database Comprehensive database on coffee production, export, and market information for Indian coffee industry stakeholders.
• Coffee Quality Testing Services (TIES) Quality testing and evaluation services for coffee through the Coffee Quality Evaluation Centre & Analytical Laboratory, supporting both domestic and export purposes.
• Indian Coffee Sustainability Standard and Certification Scheme Sustainability certification scheme for Indian coffee producers to meet international sustainability standards and access sustainability-premium markets.
• Indian Coffee Magazine Official periodical publication of the Coffee Board covering coffee industry news, research updates, market information, and best practices.
• E-Magazine Digital magazine publication providing online content about the Indian coffee industry, trends, and developments.
• India Coffee House Coffee house chain operated under Coffee Board promotion units across major cities including Delhi, Bengaluru, Kolkata, and Chennai, selling Indian coffee domestically.
• Certificate Course for Coffee Estate Supervisors One-year certificate training program for coffee estate supervisors conducted at CCRI.
• Diploma in Coffee Estate Management Diploma program for training individuals in coffee estate management practices.
• India Coffee Centres and Depots Coffee Board depots and centres for bulk and institutional coffee supply across India.

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

14 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• International Coffee Organization (ICO)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGlobal intergovernmental organization coordinating coffee policies. Coffee Board of India as official body engages with ICO for international coffee standards, market data, and policy development.
• Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUN agency providing agricultural research support and Codex Alimentarius standards. FAO/WHO Codex Alimentarius Commission related to coffee safety and quality standards.
• World Trade Organisation (WTO)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational trade body. Coffee Board participates in WTO events including Trade Policy Reviews for promoting Indian coffee exports.
• Common Fund for Commodities (CFC)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational commodity development organization supporting coffee sector development projects in India.
• International Trade Centre (ITC) UNCTAD/WTOminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvides trade intelligence and market access support for Indian coffee exporters.
• Specialty Coffee Association (SCA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational specialty coffee association (combining SCAA and SCAE). Supports quality standards and certification for Indian specialty coffees.
• Rainforest AllianceminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSustainability certification organization supporting environmental standards in coffee cultivation. Listed under sustainability partnerships.
• Fairtrade InternationalminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFair trade certification organization supporting equitable trade practices for Indian coffee growers.
• TechnoserveminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNon-profit organization providing business solutions to agricultural challenges. Supports coffee farmer development programs.
• Cup of ExcellenceminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational competition identifying best quality coffees. India participates in specialty coffee competitions.
• Tea Board IndiaminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSister organization under Ministry of Commerce providing complementary agricultural commodity expertise and joint marketing opportunities.
• APEDA (Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerGovernment export promotion body for agricultural products including spices that may be intercropped with coffee.
• MPEDA (Marine Products Export Development Authority)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerGovernment export promotion body under Ministry of Commerce, part of the spice and commodity ecosystem.
• Export Credit Guarantee Corporation of India (ECGC)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerProvides export credit insurance and guarantee services supporting coffee exporters.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Tea Board of India: Sister statutory commodity board under India's Ministry of Commerce and Industry, with parallel structure (chairman, board members, research institutes, promotion units) governing the tea industry — explicitly listed as a Coffee Board GTM partner.
• Spices Board India: Another statutory commodity board under India's Ministry of Commerce and Industry, providing export promotion, quality certification, and R&D for spices. Operates an analogous structure to Coffee Board including export inspection and grading services.
• International Coffee Organization (ICO): Intergovernmental body coordinating global coffee policies and publishing the indicator prices featured on Coffee Board's homepage. Direct international counterpart with overlapping mandates in market data, sustainability, and policy coordination.
• National Federation of Coffee Growers of Colombia (FNC): Colombia's national coffee growers federation combining research, marketing, and export promotion — the closest international analogue to Coffee Board's integrated grower-support and export facilitation model.
• Brazilian Coffee Exporters Council (Cecafé): Brazil's national coffee export trade association representing exporters and promoting Brazilian coffee internationally — a comparable industry-coordination body that works closely with government on trade policy.

Emerging players

• Coffee Quality Institute (CQI): Non-profit focused on coffee quality improvement and Q Processing certification — Coffee Board's technology/integration partner delivering training programs to Indian coffee professionals.

Regional players

• Kenya Coffee Directorate (Agriculture and Food Authority): Kenya's government body regulating coffee licensing, quality, and marketing — operates a comparable statutory framework to Coffee Board for a competing specialty-coffee producing region in East Africa.
• Uganda Coffee Development Authority (UCDA): Uganda's statutory authority for coffee development, registration, licensing, and quality assurance — structurally parallel to Coffee Board of India and serving a competing robusta-producing African economy.

Broad incumbents

• Vietnam Coffee - Cocoa Corporation (VinaCafe): Vietnamese state-owned coffee company with integrated manufacturing, trading, and research operations — a state-affiliated coffee enterprise in the world's largest robusta-producing country, comparable in scale and public-sector linkages.
• Specialty Coffee Association (SCA): Global industry association setting specialty coffee standards and certification — Coffee Board's core strategic partner and the dominant international body shaping quality frameworks that Coffee Board aligns with.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/coffeeboardI
• Facebookfacebook.com/CoffeeBoardIN
• Instagraminstagram.com/coffeeboardofindia
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/coffee-board-of-india

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles15 records

Subsidiaries8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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M&A

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