Kopi Luwak Prices per Kg in India (2025) is an extremely rare, high-end specialty coffee. In India, production is small (mainly Coorg, Karnataka), so prices are very high. Current 2025 data and trends are compiled below, with examples from domestic brands and imports.
Current Prices (2025)
- Retail (Consumer): Indian producers sell civet coffee at roughly ₹9,000-12,000 per kg for Arabica varieties. For example, the 1854 Coffee Collective (Kodagu-based) reports selling Arabica civet coffee at ₹12,000/kg and Robusta at ₹9,000/kg ¹. Ainmane (Coorg) sells a blended civet coffee at about ₹9,000/kg ². Online retailers also list similar rates: Broffy (Bengaluru) offers 1 kg of “Indian Kopi Luwak” for ₹10,500³, and ChocoCoorg (Coorg specialty shop) sells 150 g for ₹1,495 (≈₹9,967/kg) ⁴. By contrast, imported Kopi Luwak (e.g. from Indonesia) is far pricier.
- Wholesale Market: There is no formal wholesale exchange for civet beans in India. Anecdotally, startup buyers source raw droppings from farmers at very low rates. A Coorg producer (CCC/Ainmane) reported paying only ~₹2,000/kg to farmers for unprocessed civet beans. After cleaning and roasting, CCC sells the finished coffee at about ₹5,500/kg ⁸. This suggests a large markup from farm gate to retail. Overall, wholesale trade is niche and largely unreported; large buyers and global traders mainly operate via exports.
- Farm-Gate: In regions like Coorg, farmers gather civet droppings incidentally. News reports (2017) indicate farmers received only ~₹2,000 per kg of raw civet beans. Since then demand has risen, but the farm-gate price likely remains in the low thousands of rupees per kg (perhaps 2k-3k in 2025). For context, captive-produced (farmed) civet coffee can cost as little as $10-$50 per cup globally (roughly ₹1,000-5,000/kg), versus wild-sourced beans which fetch much more. Thus Indian farmers sell to middlemen cheaply, while processed beans reach consumers for roughly 2-5x the farm price.
Historical Price Trends (2020-2024)
- 2017-2019: India’s first civet coffee ventures (Coorg Consolidated Commodities, brand Ainmane) sold coffee at about ₹8,000/kg ⁷. Overseas, similar grades sold for ₹20,000-25,000/kg ⁷. By 2018, media quoted “wild” civet coffee at Rs 35k-50k/kg vs farmed Rs 5k-7k ¹⁰. These figures reflect early-stage, low-volume production.
- 2020-2024: Prices have largely held steady in India, adjusting modestly for inflation and market awareness. The Times of India (2023) reports domestic Arabica civet at ₹12,000/kg, robusta at ₹9,000¹ (broadly consistent with the 2017 level of ₹8k-10k). International pricing remained extremely high: Indian entrepreneurs noted foreign retailers charging up to ₹1.5 lakh/kg ⁶, reflecting continued exclusivity. In summary, Indian retail prices stayed around 9-12k/kg over 2017-2024, while international luxury price tags grew even higher.
Domestic vs. Imported & Market Channels
- Domestic vs Imported Brands: Indian brands (e.g. Ainmane, 1854 Coffee Collective, Broffy, ChocoCoorg) market locally sourced civet coffee. They emphasize ethical, free-range collection (no caging) and position it as a regional specialty. Their prices (₹9-12k/kg) are much lower than imported Kopi Luwak (civet coffee) from Indonesia or the Philippines. For instance, Kaya Kopi (imported from Java) lists 1kg at $649 ⁵ (~₹50k+), whereas Indian-grown civet coffee of similar grade sells for ~₹10k/kg ¹ ³. International sellers even quote up to $1,300/kg (≈₹100k+) for wild beans ¹¹ ⁶. Thus domestic vs imported has a wide gap: Indian products are marketed as more affordable “same quality from home”, whereas imports carry a premium.
- Online vs Offline Sales: Kopi Luwak is sold both online and in specialty outlets. E-commerce platforms (Amazon.in, Flipkart, and direct sites) list civet coffee in small gourmet packs. For example, Broffy’s website shows 1 kg at ₹10,500³, and ChocoCoorg’s store offers 150g packs ⁴. Offline, few cafes or shops carry it; Ainmane has a café outlet and on-site shop in Coorg and Bangalore. Retailers may also market it as coffee-flavored products (e.g. Luwak White Koffie sachets on Flipkart). Overall, online retail makes Kopi Luwak accessible nationwide, while offline sales are limited to high-end coffee shops and resorts in coffee-growing regions.
- Regional Variations: Production is concentrated in Karnataka. A Coffee Board official confirms only very small local production in Coorg and nearby areas ¹². There is virtually no large-scale production elsewhere. Consequently, prices do not vary much by Indian city: online prices are uniform, and specialty cafes in Mumbai, Delhi or Bengaluru charge similar premiums as in Coorg (generally matching ₹9-12k/kg retail or ~₹750-1000 per 100g). Outside Karnataka, civet coffee is rare, so consumers pay mostly import-market prices or buy online.
Packaging Sizes and Brand Positioning
Branded Kopi Luwak is sold in small gourmet packages rather than bulk. Common sizes include 10g, 25 g, 50 g, 100 g, 200 g, and 1 kg ¹³. For example, Kaya Kopi offers 10g-1kg options (1 kg at $649) ¹⁴. Indian brands similarly sell mostly 100-250 g bags to consumers; 1 kg lots are rarer and usually purchased by aficionados or hotels. Packaging often highlights origin and authenticity: manufacturers include certificates and tasting notes, and call the coffee “wild” or “cruelty-free.” For instance, Kaya Kopi’s product pages describe “wild healthy Asian palm civets” and “organic, fair trade” processing ¹⁵. Ainmane markets its Coorg civet coffee as “cruelty-free, foraged” and Coorg-grown ¹⁶. Franchise materials even note that international prices exceed ₹40,000/kg, whereas their domestic pricing is “reasonable” given a nascent market ¹⁷. In summary, Kopi Luwak is positioned as an exclusive luxury coffee: small, premium-brand packages, often with high-end branding (certificates, stories of origin) to justify their steep prices.
Figure: Example packaging of Kaya Kopi Luwak with authenticity card (imported civet coffee). Such premium brands sell in small bags (10g-1kg) ¹³.
Sources
This report is based on a range of reputable sources: official and industry reports, media coverage, and sellers’ websites. Key references include:
- News & Industry Media: Economic Times/PTI and Indian Express (Sep 2017) on India’s first civet coffee ⁷ ¹⁸; Times of India (Sep 2023) on current selling prices; The News Minute (2017) on farmgate vs retail rates; Savaari Travel Blog (2025) on global price ranges ¹⁹; Financial Express (2024) on international pricing ²⁰.
- Official/Producer Websites: Coffee Board of India reports (via ET) confirm negligible formal production ¹². Producer websites detail offerings: Ainmane (Coorg) civet coffee pages ¹⁶; 1854 Coffee Collective (quotes in press) ¹; Broffy (Bengaluru) product listings ³; ChocoCoorg e-shop ²¹; Kaya Kopi online store ¹⁴ ¹⁵.
- E-commerce & Retail Listings: Amazon.in/Flipkart searches (e.g. Kopi Luwak sachets/books) and specialty e-shops provide current retail prices for comparison.
Each cited source is linked above for verification (references correspond to opened pages). Together they illustrate that Kopi Luwak in India typically retails around ₹9-12k per kg (for domestic wild-harvested beans), versus much higher prices abroad, with packaging and branding matching its luxury status.
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