Market Development Facility (MDF)’s Arabica Coffee Value Chain Analysis is a one-of-a-kind, in-depth analysis into Sri Lanka’s specialty Arabica coffee sector. The study collects information from bean to cup, charting the pathways to scale and identifying the opportunities for growth in the Arabica coffee sub-sector in Sri Lanka. The recommendations of the report can be used by all stakeholders to align their efforts to achieve sustainable growth in this niche industry.
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Sri Lanka’s coffee exports have increased, growing 84 per cent from 2017 to reach nearly USD 355,000 by 2019 as per Export Development Board (EDB) data.

Sri Lanka Coffee Timeline

Sri Lanka is well positioned geographically and climatically to produce high-quality specialty coffee and take advantage of growing global demand.
Sri Lanka Coffee Imports and Exports


Sri Lanka Coffee Production
Sri Lankan coffee productivity has stagnated. The figure below charts annual performance for Arabica and Robusta coffee combined. Research suggests that the industry is functioning at a sub-optimal level and that there is a sizeable margin for growth. Efforts to increase the supply are underway, with both the government and private sector investing in planting Lakparakum in conducive regions throughout the country. However, given the lag time between planting and harvesting (typically two to three years), it will take some time for the production figures to reflect the expanded area under cultivation.
