Indonesia Coffee Production in 2026
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Indonesia is the world’s fourth-largest coffee producer, supplying approximately 7% of global coffee output in the 2025/26 marketing year. With a forecast of 12.5 million 60-kg bags for 2025/26, Indonesia trails only Brazil, Vietnam, and Colombia in total volume, yet holds a position far above its rank in specialty-grade value, particularly through its Arabica origins in Sumatra, Bali, Sulawesi, and Flores.
This article covers Indonesia’s current production figures, how they compare year-on-year, where Indonesia sits against the full top 10 producing nations, and what this market position means for roasters and importers sourcing Indonesian green coffee beans.
Last updated: April 2026
Indonesia’s Rank in Global Coffee Production
Indonesia ranks 4th globally in coffee production for the 2025/26 marketing year, with output forecast at 12.5 million 60-kg bags. Total world coffee production for 2025/26 is projected at a record 178.8 million bags, according to USDA Foreign Agricultural Service data. Indonesia’s share of that total stands at approximately 7%, placing it behind Brazil (37%), Vietnam (17%), and Colombia (8%), but ahead of every other producer in the world.
The 2025/26 figure represents a meaningful recovery from the 2023 weather-driven dip, when El Niño conditions pushed Indonesia’s output down to approximately 8.2 million bags, a 23% decline from the prior baseline. The rebound to 12.5 million bags for 2025/26 reflects improved yields, better farm maintenance, and favorable rainfall patterns across key growing regions in Sumatra and Java.
For buyers sourcing green coffee beans from Indonesia, this recovery matters. Supply availability, export pricing, and lot consistency all improve when the domestic crop is performing at full capacity.
Top 10 Coffee Producing Countries in 2026: Full Comparison
The table below shows estimated production volumes and primary coffee types for the top 10 coffee-producing countries in the 2025/26 marketing year. All figures are in 60-kg bags, the standard international unit for coffee trade.
The data reflects USDA FAS estimates and ICO Coffee Market Reports for the 2025/26 crop cycle (April 2025 to March 2026).
| Rank | Country | Production (60-kg bags) | Share of Global Output | Primary Coffee Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brazil | ~68 million | ~38% | Arabica + Robusta |
| 2 | Vietnam | ~30 million | ~17% | Robusta |
| 3 | Colombia | ~14 million | ~8% | Washed Arabica |
| 4 | Indonesia | ~12.5 million | ~7% | Robusta + Specialty Arabica |
| 5 | Ethiopia | ~11.5 million | ~6% | Natural + Washed Arabica |
| 6 | Uganda | ~6.5 million | ~4% | Robusta |
| 7 | India | ~6 million | ~3% | Robusta + Arabica |
| 8 | Honduras | ~5.5 million | ~3% | Washed Arabica |
| 9 | Peru | ~4 million | ~2% | Washed Arabica |
| 10 | Mexico | ~3.5 million | ~2% | Arabica |
| — | Rest of World | ~17.3 million | ~10% | Mixed |
| — | Global Total | ~178.8 million | 100% | — |
Indonesia’s position is distinct from the countries immediately around it in the ranking. Colombia and Ethiopia are almost exclusively Arabica producers with strong specialty market positioning. Uganda and India produce primarily Robusta for commercial and soluble coffee applications. Indonesia operates across both categories: a large Robusta base for commercial supply, with a growing and internationally recognized specialty Arabica tier that commands significantly higher prices per kilogram.
This dual-track production profile gives Indonesia’s supply chain a flexibility that single-species producers cannot match.
Indonesia’s Coffee Production Trend: 2016 to 2026
Indonesia’s coffee output over the past decade has not followed a linear growth curve. The sector shows recovery cycles driven by weather events and farm investment rather than sustained year-on-year expansion. The table below summarizes the 10-year production arc.
| Marketing Year | Estimated Production (60-kg bags) | Key Driver |
|---|---|---|
| 2016/17 | ~10.5 million | Stable baseline |
| 2017/18 | ~10.7 million | Minor yield improvement |
| 2018/19 | ~10.6 million | Stable |
| 2019/20 | ~10.4 million | Slight weather impact |
| 2020/21 | ~10.7 million | Post-pandemic baseline |
| 2021/22 | ~11.0 million | Improved inputs, better prices |
| 2022/23 | ~10.8 million | Stable |
| 2023/24 | ~8.2 million | El Niño drought, Southern Sumatra crop failure |
| 2024/25 | ~10.9 million | Partial recovery, revised down from initial estimate |
| 2025/26 | ~12.5 million (forecast) | Full recovery, increased inputs, favorable weather |
The 2023/24 season is the critical data point in this timeline. Severe drought conditions linked to El Niño hit Robusta-growing areas of Southern Sumatra hardest, cutting national output by roughly 23% in a single season. This directly affected global Robusta supply and contributed to significant green coffee price volatility during that period.
The recovery through 2024/25 and into 2025/26 reflects both natural weather normalization and deliberate farm-level investment: better fertilizer application, replanting programs in affected areas, and stronger extension support from local cooperatives.
For roasters and importers, this historical cycle carries a practical implication: Indonesia’s supply requires supplier-level verification, not just market-level data. A national production forecast of 12.5 million bags does not uniformly translate to consistent lot availability across origins. Gayo, Bali Kintamani, Toraja, and other specialty regions each follow their own micro-harvest cycles and may outperform or underperform the national trend in any given year.
What Indonesia Produces: Robusta Majority, Arabica Specialty
Indonesia’s total coffee output is dominated by Robusta, which accounts for approximately 70-75% of national production. The majority of this Robusta comes from Southern Sumatra (Lampung and South Sumatra provinces), Bengkulu, and East Java. It is processed primarily for the commercial soluble coffee market and blended espresso supply chains across Europe and Asia.
The remaining 25-30% is Arabica, and this is where Indonesia’s specialty value concentrates. Key Arabica origins include:
- Gayo (Aceh, Northern Sumatra): The largest and most internationally recognized Indonesian specialty Arabica origin. Grown at 1,200-1,700 metres above sea level in the Gayo Highlands around Bener Meriah and Aceh Tengah districts. Known for its full body, low acidity, and complex earthy-herbal profile. Gayo Arabica consistently achieves SCA cupping scores of 85-88 points in specialty-grade lots.
- Bali Kintamani: Grown on the volcanic slopes of Mount Batur at 900-1,700 metres. Certified by the Subak Abian cooperative system. Delivers a cleaner, brighter cup than Sumatran origins, with citrus and floral notes.
- Toraja (South Sulawesi): Grown at 1,400-2,100 metres in the highlands of Tana Toraja. Dense, complex beans with dark chocolate, spice, and fruit notes. Produced in lower volumes, making it highly sought in specialty markets.
- Flores (East Nusa Tenggara): Emerging origin with growing international recognition. Produced primarily around Bajawa and Manggarai districts at 1,200-1,800 metres.
- Java: Historically significant origin, now producing both commercial-grade and specialty lots across state estates and smallholder cooperatives in East Java.
The distinction between Indonesia’s Robusta volume and Arabica specialty tier is critical for buyers to understand. On price-per-kilogram terms, Indonesian specialty Arabica commands two to four times the FOB value of commercial Robusta. The country’s 4th-place production ranking understates its significance to the specialty coffee trade specifically.
Indonesia also produces the world’s most sought-after and price-premium coffee: Kopi Luwak, sourced from the digestive process of the Asian palm civet (Paradoxurus hermaphroditus). Wild-certified Kopi Luwak represents the extreme high end of Indonesia’s specialty output, with pricing in a category entirely separate from the production volume data above.
Why Indonesia Stays at #4 Despite Growth Constraints
Indonesia’s fourth-place global ranking has remained broadly stable for over a decade, despite the country having the agricultural land base, biodiversity, and climate conditions to potentially produce more. Several structural factors explain this:
Smallholder-dominated supply chain. Approximately 96% of Indonesia’s coffee is grown by smallholder farmers, typically on plots of 0.5 to 2 hectares. Unlike Brazil’s large mechanized estates, which enable rapid scale and consistent output, Indonesia’s fragmented land ownership limits the speed at which the sector responds to market signals. When prices rise, smallholders increase yield gradually, not immediately.
Infrastructure gaps in remote origins. Many of Indonesia’s highest-quality Arabica regions (Gayo in Aceh, Toraja in Sulawesi, Flores in East Nusa Tenggara) sit in mountainous, remote terrain with limited road infrastructure. Post-harvest handling, transport to wet mills, and export logistics add cost and quality risk that larger, flatland producers do not face.
Climate vulnerability. As the 2023/24 El Niño season demonstrated, Southern Sumatra’s Robusta belt is exposed to drought cycles that can cut national output sharply within a single season. This is a structural limitation shared with Vietnam and other tropical Robusta producers.
Replanting lag. Coffee trees take 3-4 years to reach a productive yield after planting. Many smallholder trees across Indonesia are aging past peak productivity, and replanting programs, while underway, take years to show in production statistics.
These constraints are not unique to Indonesia, but they do mean that buyers relying on Indonesian green coffee supply need verified sourcing relationships with exporters who have direct farm access, not just spot market exposure. Supply disruptions at the national level do not affect all origins equally, and a supplier with deep regional relationships can maintain consistent lot access even when headline production numbers fall.
Frequently Asked Questions
What rank is Indonesia in global coffee production? Indonesia ranks 4th globally in coffee production as of 2025/26, behind Brazil (1st), Vietnam (2nd), and Colombia (3rd). Indonesia produces approximately 12.5 million 60-kg bags per year, representing around 7% of total world coffee output, which is forecast at 178.8 million bags for the 2025/26 marketing year.
How much coffee does Indonesia produce per year? Indonesia produces approximately 12.5 million 60-kg bags in the 2025/26 marketing year, equivalent to roughly 750,000 metric tons of green coffee. This figure recovered from a low of approximately 8.2 million bags in 2023/24, when El Niño drought conditions impacted the Robusta harvest across Southern Sumatra significantly.
What is the main type of coffee Indonesia produces? Indonesia produces both Robusta and Arabica, with Robusta accounting for approximately 70-75% of total output. Robusta is grown mainly in Southern Sumatra and Java for commercial markets. Arabica, comprising 25-30% of production, comes from specialty origins including Gayo in Aceh, Bali Kintamani, Toraja in Sulawesi, and Flores, and achieves significantly higher export prices per kilogram.
Why is Indonesian specialty coffee valuable despite lower total volume? Indonesia’s specialty Arabica origins produce coffees that achieve SCA cupping scores of 85 points and above, placing them in the specialty grade tier that commands premium pricing globally. Unique processing methods like Giling Basah (wet-hulling) produce flavor profiles found nowhere else: full body, low acidity, and complex earthy, herbal, and spice notes that specialty roasters actively seek. Rarity, traceability, and distinct terroir make these origins disproportionately valuable relative to their production volume.
Source Indonesian Specialty Coffee Directly from ISC
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