Arabica Harvest Starts Early in India Due to Dry Weather
India’s Arabica harvest has started earlier than usual in parts of Karnataka. Since dry weather and intense sunshine have accelerated the ripening of coffee cherries. Moreover, Farmers in key coffee-growing regions, including Kodagu and Chikkamagaluru, have begun picking mature Arabica cherries before of the normal harvesting schedule.
The early Arabica Harvest emerges due to Weather conditions
The early harvest of Arabica comes as growers observe closely of weather conditions and their impact on the 2026-27 Arabica crop. In addition, Uneven rainfall in the major coffee-growing areas has raised concerns about crop development, whereas dry spells have contributed to pest-related pressure, from the white stem borer.
Notably, the current Arabica harvest is significant for India’s specialty coffee market, where Arabica beans are valued for their quality and distinctive flavour profile. Not only this, but growers and traders are also closely monitoring production prospects as weather conditions could impact both the quantity and quality of this season’s crop.
Total production for 2026-27 is at nearly 4.04 lakh tonnes
According to recent industry estimates, the Coffee Board has projected India’s total coffee production for the 2026-27 season at around 4.04 lakh tonnes. However, the final outcome for Arabica will depend on weather patterns and crop conditions across the major growing regions.
The early harvest of Arabica could also influence supplies of premium and wilder coffee beans in the market. As India’s coffee sector already navigating weather variability and production challenges, growers will be watching the remainder of the season closely.
