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Indonesia’s Coffee Output Set to Plummet Amid Climate Challenges

Indonesia’s Coffee Output Set to Plummet Amid Climate Challenges

⏱ 1 min read The Short Version Indonesia’s coffee output will drop 8% as heavy rains and El Niño disrupt harvests, threatening both yield and quality. Exports face an 11% slump, with domestic demand struggling to keep pace amid climate-driven challenges. In This Article Weather Wreaks Havoc on Robusta and ArabicaExports Slide, Domestic Demand Stalls Indonesia’s coffee output faces an 8% decline as persistent rains and El Niño conditions disrupt the harvest. The USDA FAS report highlights that excessive rainfall in southern Sumatra and Java has already damaged flowering and fruit development, while a weak El Niño is exacerbating drought…
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Homegrown coffee is fuelling Thailand’s specialty boom

Homegrown coffee is fuelling Thailand’s specialty boom

⏱ 1 min read The Short Version Thailand’s coffee market, now worth 65 billion baht, is booming as specialty coffee becomes a symbol of modern Thai identity, driven by domestic demand and a shift from robusta to high-quality arabica. In This Article From herbal roots to coffee cultureDomestic demand shapes the future Thailand’s coffee market is surging—now worth 65 billion baht, with over 340 cups per person annually. This isn’t just about numbers; it’s a cultural transformation, with specialty coffee becoming a symbol of modern Thai identity. Once a niche curiosity, it’s now a mainstream phenomenon, driven by domestic demand…
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