GITNUXREPORT 2026

Indonesia Coffee Industry Statistics

Indonesia is a major global coffee producer driven by smallholder farmers.

Sarah Mitchell

Senior Researcher specializing in consumer behavior and market trends.

First published: Feb 13, 2026

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Coffee industry employs 1.8 million farmers directly in Indonesia

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Coffee contributes 0.5% to Indonesia's GDP, $2.5 billion annually

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Average farmer income from coffee: IDR 25 million/year ($1,700 USD)

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Coffee sector generates 2.5 million indirect jobs in processing and trade

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Export revenue from coffee supports 5% of agricultural GDP

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Smallholder cooperatives number 15,000, aiding 1 million farmers

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Coffee price to farmers averaged IDR 45,000/kg Robusta in 2023

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Investment in coffee sector: $500 million FDI 2022-2023

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Coffee value chain adds 40% value through processing

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Rural poverty reduction by 10% in coffee areas due to sector growth

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Annual government subsidy for coffee farmers: IDR 200 billion

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Coffee export tax revenue: IDR 50 trillion in 2023

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Women comprise 40% of coffee workforce

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Youth employment in coffee: 25% under 30 years

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Coffee tourism generates $100 million yearly

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Indonesia exported 384,000 tons of coffee in 2022, valued at $1.6 billion USD

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Vietnam was the top destination for Indonesian coffee exports with 120,000 tons in 2022

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Green coffee exports from Indonesia reached 60% Robusta and 40% Arabica in 2023

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Coffee export volume grew 12% YoY to 430,000 tons in 2023

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USA imported 80,000 tons of Indonesian coffee in 2022, mainly specialty grades

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Average export price for Indonesian Robusta was $2,100 per ton in 2022

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Japan bought 50,000 tons of Indonesian coffee beans in 2023

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Indonesia's coffee export value hit $1.8 billion in 2023, up 15%

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EU countries imported 100,000 tons from Indonesia in 2022

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Roasted coffee exports were 20,000 tons in 2022

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Indonesia holds 8% global share of coffee exports

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Coffee export permits issued: 5,200 in 2023

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Malaysia imported 40,000 tons of Indonesian Robusta in 2023

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Specialty coffee exports grew 25% to 15,000 tons in 2023

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Indonesia's coffee trade balance surplus was $1.5 billion in 2022

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Indonesia produced 677,000 metric tons of coffee in the 2022/2023 crop year, making it the fourth-largest producer globally

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Coffee cultivation covers approximately 1.2 million hectares in Indonesia, with smallholder farmers managing 95% of the area

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Arabica coffee production in Indonesia reached 75,000 metric tons in 2023, primarily from Sumatra and Java

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Robusta coffee accounts for 80% of Indonesia's total coffee output at 602,000 metric tons in 2022/23

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Average coffee yield per hectare in Indonesia is 560 kg for Arabica and 1,050 kg for Robusta in 2022

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Lampung province produces 70% of Indonesia's Robusta coffee, totaling 450,000 tons annually

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Java island contributes 50,000 tons of premium Arabica coffee yearly

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Indonesia's coffee production grew by 5.2% from 2021 to 2022, reaching 660,000 tons

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Smallholders produce 90% of Indonesia's coffee on farms averaging 1.5 hectares

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Bengkulu province harvested 120,000 tons of coffee in 2022

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Aceh's Gayo coffee production is 40,000 tons per year from 70,000 hectares

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Toraja coffee from South Sulawesi yields 15,000 tons annually on 25,000 hectares

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Indonesia's coffee production forecast for 2023/24 is 690,000 tons, up 2%

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Rainforest Alliance certified coffee farms cover 150,000 hectares in Indonesia

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Average age of coffee trees in Indonesia is 20 years, affecting yields

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Indonesia produced 677,000 metric tons of coffee in 2022/2023, fourth globally

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Coffee area: 1.2 million ha, 95% smallholders

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Arabica output: 75,000 tons in 2023, Sumatra/Java main

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Robusta: 80% total at 602,000 tons 2022/23

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Yields: 560kg/ha Arabica, 1,050kg/ha Robusta 2022

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Lampung: 70% Robusta, 450,000 tons/year

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Java Arabica: 50,000 tons/year

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Production growth 5.2% 2021-2022 to 660,000 tons

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Indonesia's specialty Arabica coffees score average 84/100 on SCA scale

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Kopi Luwak, a unique Indonesian variety, produced from civet digestion, annual output 500 tons

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Gayo Mountain coffee from Aceh averages 85 points SCA rating

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Java Preanger coffee certified premium with volcanic soil influence

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60% of Indonesian Arabica is wet-hulled (semi-washed), giving signature flavor

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Toraja Sapanang variety known for herbal notes, cup score 87

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Bali Kintamani coffee at 1,400m altitude, acidity score 8.5/10

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Mandheling coffee from Sumatra, body score 8.7/10 SCA

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Flores Bajawa coffee scores 86 average, nutty flavor profile

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25% of Indonesian coffee is specialty grade (>80 SCA)

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Kerinci coffee from Sumatra, chocolate notes, 84 SCA average

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Papua Wamena Arabica unique highland variety, score 88

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Indonesian Robusta improving to 82 SCA for fine grades

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4C certified coffee: 30% of production

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Cup of Excellence winners from Indonesia: 12 since 2004

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Sumatra wet-hulled process used on 70% Arabica

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Average defect rate in Indonesian green coffee: 5% for standard grade

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70% of Indonesian coffee production is certified sustainable

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Organic coffee farms: 200,000 hectares, 15% of total area

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UTZ certified volume: 300,000 tons annually

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Shade-grown coffee practices on 50% of Arabica farms

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Water usage per kg coffee: 140 liters in sustainable farms vs 200 in conventional

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Carbon footprint of Indonesian coffee: 10 kg CO2/kg

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Deforestation rate in coffee areas reduced 30% since 2015

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Fairtrade certified cooperatives: 500, exporting 50,000 tons

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Pesticide reduction by 40% in certified farms

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Soil erosion control implemented on 60% of slopes

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Biodiversity conservation in 100,000 ha coffee landscapes

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Climate-resilient varieties planted on 20% farms

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Renewable energy use in processing: 30% solar/wind

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Waste recycling rate: 70% hulls to mulch/fertilizer

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Farmer training programs reached 500,000 since 2020

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Rainwater harvesting on 40% sustainable farms

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While Indonesia’s 1.8 million smallholder farmers quietly tend the roots of a global powerhouse, their collective effort brews a staggering 677,000-ton harvest that secures the archipelago's place as the world's fourth-largest coffee producer.

Key Takeaways

Indonesia produced 677,000 metric tons of coffee in the 2022/2023 crop year, making it the fourth-largest producer globally
Coffee cultivation covers approximately 1.2 million hectares in Indonesia, with smallholder farmers managing 95% of the area
Arabica coffee production in Indonesia reached 75,000 metric tons in 2023, primarily from Sumatra and Java
Indonesia exported 384,000 tons of coffee in 2022, valued at $1.6 billion USD
Vietnam was the top destination for Indonesian coffee exports with 120,000 tons in 2022
Green coffee exports from Indonesia reached 60% Robusta and 40% Arabica in 2023
Indonesia's specialty Arabica coffees score average 84/100 on SCA scale
Kopi Luwak, a unique Indonesian variety, produced from civet digestion, annual output 500 tons
Gayo Mountain coffee from Aceh averages 85 points SCA rating
Coffee industry employs 1.8 million farmers directly in Indonesia
Coffee contributes 0.5% to Indonesia's GDP, $2.5 billion annually
Average farmer income from coffee: IDR 25 million/year ($1,700 USD)
70% of Indonesian coffee production is certified sustainable
Organic coffee farms: 200,000 hectares, 15% of total area
UTZ certified volume: 300,000 tons annually

Indonesia is a major global coffee producer driven by smallholder farmers.

Economic Impact

Coffee industry employs 1.8 million farmers directly in Indonesia
Coffee contributes 0.5% to Indonesia's GDP, $2.5 billion annually
Average farmer income from coffee: IDR 25 million/year ($1,700 USD)
Coffee sector generates 2.5 million indirect jobs in processing and trade
Export revenue from coffee supports 5% of agricultural GDP
Smallholder cooperatives number 15,000, aiding 1 million farmers
Coffee price to farmers averaged IDR 45,000/kg Robusta in 2023
Investment in coffee sector: $500 million FDI 2022-2023
Coffee value chain adds 40% value through processing
Rural poverty reduction by 10% in coffee areas due to sector growth
Annual government subsidy for coffee farmers: IDR 200 billion
Coffee export tax revenue: IDR 50 trillion in 2023
Women comprise 40% of coffee workforce
Youth employment in coffee: 25% under 30 years
Coffee tourism generates $100 million yearly

Economic Impact Interpretation

Indonesia's coffee industry hums with the quiet power of 4.3 million livelihoods, where a modest GDP sliver blossoms into a $2.5 billion tapestry woven from smallholder grit, burgeoning youth, and the fragrant promise of tourism, proving that a nation's economic brew is steeped in the dignity of its people.

Export and Trade

Indonesia exported 384,000 tons of coffee in 2022, valued at $1.6 billion USD
Vietnam was the top destination for Indonesian coffee exports with 120,000 tons in 2022
Green coffee exports from Indonesia reached 60% Robusta and 40% Arabica in 2023
Coffee export volume grew 12% YoY to 430,000 tons in 2023
USA imported 80,000 tons of Indonesian coffee in 2022, mainly specialty grades
Average export price for Indonesian Robusta was $2,100 per ton in 2022
Japan bought 50,000 tons of Indonesian coffee beans in 2023
Indonesia's coffee export value hit $1.8 billion in 2023, up 15%
EU countries imported 100,000 tons from Indonesia in 2022
Roasted coffee exports were 20,000 tons in 2022
Indonesia holds 8% global share of coffee exports
Coffee export permits issued: 5,200 in 2023
Malaysia imported 40,000 tons of Indonesian Robusta in 2023
Specialty coffee exports grew 25% to 15,000 tons in 2023
Indonesia's coffee trade balance surplus was $1.5 billion in 2022

Export and Trade Interpretation

While Vietnam chugs its robusta, the U.S. savors its specialty sips, proving Indonesia's coffee industry cleverly caters to both the hurried morning fuel and the contemplative afternoon ritual.

Production Volume

Indonesia produced 677,000 metric tons of coffee in the 2022/2023 crop year, making it the fourth-largest producer globally
Coffee cultivation covers approximately 1.2 million hectares in Indonesia, with smallholder farmers managing 95% of the area
Arabica coffee production in Indonesia reached 75,000 metric tons in 2023, primarily from Sumatra and Java
Robusta coffee accounts for 80% of Indonesia's total coffee output at 602,000 metric tons in 2022/23
Average coffee yield per hectare in Indonesia is 560 kg for Arabica and 1,050 kg for Robusta in 2022
Lampung province produces 70% of Indonesia's Robusta coffee, totaling 450,000 tons annually
Java island contributes 50,000 tons of premium Arabica coffee yearly
Indonesia's coffee production grew by 5.2% from 2021 to 2022, reaching 660,000 tons
Smallholders produce 90% of Indonesia's coffee on farms averaging 1.5 hectares
Bengkulu province harvested 120,000 tons of coffee in 2022
Aceh's Gayo coffee production is 40,000 tons per year from 70,000 hectares
Toraja coffee from South Sulawesi yields 15,000 tons annually on 25,000 hectares
Indonesia's coffee production forecast for 2023/24 is 690,000 tons, up 2%
Rainforest Alliance certified coffee farms cover 150,000 hectares in Indonesia
Average age of coffee trees in Indonesia is 20 years, affecting yields
Indonesia produced 677,000 metric tons of coffee in 2022/2023, fourth globally
Coffee area: 1.2 million ha, 95% smallholders
Arabica output: 75,000 tons in 2023, Sumatra/Java main
Robusta: 80% total at 602,000 tons 2022/23
Yields: 560kg/ha Arabica, 1,050kg/ha Robusta 2022
Lampung: 70% Robusta, 450,000 tons/year
Java Arabica: 50,000 tons/year
Production growth 5.2% 2021-2022 to 660,000 tons

Production Volume Interpretation

While Indonesia's coffee industry thrives as the world's fourth-largest producer, its robusta-heavy output and aging trees on tiny family plots reveal a landscape of both potent scale and delicate vulnerability.

Quality and Varieties

Indonesia's specialty Arabica coffees score average 84/100 on SCA scale
Kopi Luwak, a unique Indonesian variety, produced from civet digestion, annual output 500 tons
Gayo Mountain coffee from Aceh averages 85 points SCA rating
Java Preanger coffee certified premium with volcanic soil influence
60% of Indonesian Arabica is wet-hulled (semi-washed), giving signature flavor
Toraja Sapanang variety known for herbal notes, cup score 87
Bali Kintamani coffee at 1,400m altitude, acidity score 8.5/10
Mandheling coffee from Sumatra, body score 8.7/10 SCA
Flores Bajawa coffee scores 86 average, nutty flavor profile
25% of Indonesian coffee is specialty grade (>80 SCA)
Kerinci coffee from Sumatra, chocolate notes, 84 SCA average
Papua Wamena Arabica unique highland variety, score 88
Indonesian Robusta improving to 82 SCA for fine grades
4C certified coffee: 30% of production
Cup of Excellence winners from Indonesia: 12 since 2004
Sumatra wet-hulled process used on 70% Arabica
Average defect rate in Indonesian green coffee: 5% for standard grade

Quality and Varieties Interpretation

Indonesia may be world-famous for its bizarre civet-digested coffee, but a closer look reveals a sophisticated landscape where meticulous scoring, unique terroirs, and processes like the dominant wet-hulled method are crafting a quiet revolution in cup quality.

Sustainability

70% of Indonesian coffee production is certified sustainable
Organic coffee farms: 200,000 hectares, 15% of total area
UTZ certified volume: 300,000 tons annually
Shade-grown coffee practices on 50% of Arabica farms
Water usage per kg coffee: 140 liters in sustainable farms vs 200 in conventional
Carbon footprint of Indonesian coffee: 10 kg CO2/kg
Deforestation rate in coffee areas reduced 30% since 2015
Fairtrade certified cooperatives: 500, exporting 50,000 tons
Pesticide reduction by 40% in certified farms
Soil erosion control implemented on 60% of slopes
Biodiversity conservation in 100,000 ha coffee landscapes
Climate-resilient varieties planted on 20% farms
Renewable energy use in processing: 30% solar/wind
Waste recycling rate: 70% hulls to mulch/fertilizer
Farmer training programs reached 500,000 since 2020
Rainwater harvesting on 40% sustainable farms

Sustainability Interpretation

In a remarkable twist of bitter and better, Indonesia’s coffee sector is brewing a future where 70% of its beans are sustainably certified, proving that you can, in fact, teach an old industry new tricks—and have it conserve water, soil, and forests while giving farmers a fairer shot.

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