Abstract

                                The present study is proposed with the objective to analyze the trend, seasonal and cyclical price variations of coffee in India. Secondary data collected from Coffee Board over a period of 13 years (2007-2020). Compound Annual Growth Rate Analysis, Seasonal Index, Bry - Boschan algorithm used to identify the price trend, seasonal and cyclical price variations of coffee in India. The farm gate price of coffee in the selected markets Chikmagalur and Tamil Nadu was positive and significant. In Chikmagalur market, prices prevailed lean during March, April, August, September, October and November and higher in the months of December, January and February for Arabica. Robusta parchment and cherry prices prevailed lean during January, November and December and higher in March, June and July. In Tamil Nadu market, price was higher in the months of January, February and March and lean during September, October and November.

Key words : Coffee; Arabica; Robusta; Chikmagalur; Tamil Nadu; Price cycle