Weak Monsoon and Strong Exports Brew Rally in India's Coffee Market

India&#**;s Coffee market strengthened throughout July **** as adverse weather conditions, tightening crop expectations, and robust export demand supported higher prices across major producing regions. According to ChemAnalyst, below-normal southwest monsoon rainfall in Karnataka and Kerala, combined with healthy domestic and international demand, kept the market firmly bullish. Growers remained reluctant to release inventories into the spot market, anticipating better realizations, while exporters continued to secure shipments to overseas buyers. These factors collectively supported the upward movement in Coffee prices during the month.

One of the key drivers behind the July increase was the weak performance of the southwest monsoon across India&#**;s primary coffee-growing districts. Kodagu, Chikkamagaluru, Hassan, and Wayanad recorded rainfall significantly below seasonal averages during the early crop development period, reducing soil moisture required for healthy berry formation. The prolonged dry conditions also increased concerns regarding white-stem borer infestation in arabica plantations,...