Indonesia's Aims To Surpass Vietnam In Global Coffee Production – CoffeeTalk

Indonesia is aiming to surpass Vietnam as the world’s second-largest coffee producer, as the government intensifies efforts to boost domestic output and tap into rising global demand. Indonesia currently ranks fourth globally with over 700,000 tons of annual coffee production, but the figure can grow significantly with the right strategies. Chief Food Affairs Minister Zulkifli Hasan emphasized the need for better quality seedlings, improved post-harvest processing, and more competitive packaging to enhance the value of Indonesian coffee. The country has vast tracts of land suitable for coffee cultivation, with 54 Geographical Indications (GI) for coffee, each producing beans with distinctive flavor profiles. Coffee is not just a commodity but a way of life for communities across Indonesia, symbolizing hard work, cultural heritage, and national pride. Indonesia is currently behind Brazil, Vietnam, and Colombia in global coffee production, with Vietnam being the second-largest producer, known for its large-scale Robusta cultivation. To close the gap, Zulhas called for stronger collaboration between the government and private sector to unlock Indonesia’s full coffee potential. The country exported 342,220 tons of coffee worth $1.49 billion from January to September 2024, while coffee imports stood at just 67,650 tons, valued at $319.84 million.

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