Karnataka is the largest coffee-producing state in India. This article will briefly throw light on coffee production in India and other crops grown in the largest coffee-producing state of India.
Coffee Production – India
- After Karnataka, the next state which accounts for the highest share of coffee production in India is Kerala.
- Kerala produces around 21% of India’s coffee.
- Both Karnataka and Kerala together account for around 90% of the total coffee produced in India.
- The third highest coffee-producing state in India is Tamil Nadu which accounts for 5% of the total coffee produced in India.
- Coffee is also grown in Northeastern India, Odisha, and Andhra Pradesh.
- The most well-known species of coffee grown in India are Robusta and Arabica.
- Arabica coffee species was introduced in the Baba Budan Giri hill ranges of Karnataka in the 17th century.
- Coffee from India is exported to other countries such as Germany, France, Russia, Spain, Slovenia, Belgium, Netherlands, Greece, the USA, and the United Kingdom.
Karnataka – Major Producer of Coffee
- 71% of India’s coffee is produced in Karnataka.
- The largest coffee-producing region of Karnataka is Kodagu (Coorg) district.
- Kodagu district of Karnataka produces 33% of the total coffee produced in India.
- The other main coffee-producing regions of Karnataka are Chikmagalur, Hassan, Shimoga, and Mysore.
Karnataka – Other Major Crops
- The other important plantation crops grown in Karnataka are tea, rubber, cardamom, coconut, cashew, areca nut, pepper, etc.
- Around 50% of the total pepper produced in India is from Karnataka.
- Two districts account for the majority of the total pepper grown in Karnataka. They are Kodagu and Uttara Kannada.
- Karnataka is the 3rd largest producer of rubber in India.
- Around 12% of India’s coconut production is from Karnataka.
- The largest tea-producing region of Karnataka is the Coorg district.
- Karnataka is the sixth-largest producer of cashew in India.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q1
Which country is the largest producer of coffee in the world?
Brazil is the largest coffee producing country in the world.
Q2
What are the top 3 ranking states in agriculture production?
In India, the top 3 states in total food grain production are Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, and Punjab. Around 39% of India’s total food grain production is from these 3 states.
Q3
Which state is the No. 1 in agriculture in India?
In total food grain production, Uttar Pradesh is the number 1 state in India. As of 2020-21, the total food grain production from Uttar Pradesh is 58.32 million tonnes. Around 19% of India’s total food grain is produced in Uttar Pradesh.
Q4
Which city is famous for tea?
Jorhat in Assam is famous for tea. It is popularly known as the tea capital of the world. It is the main centre of tea cultivation.
Q5
Which state is famous for tea?
The states in India which are famous for its tea are predominantly Assam and West Bengal.
