The coffee sector in Sri Lanka witnessed a notable transformation and attracted a multitude of market actors leading to significant growth in the industry. This surge in participation has propelled the industry to new heights.
A key activity that marked the comeback of the Sri Lankan coffee industry was hosting the first-ever Sri Lankan coffee festival by MDF in 2022. Following the success of this inaugural event, the Lanka Coffee Association (LCA), in partnership with MDF and Jetwing Group, hosted the second Sri Lankan Coffee Festival.
Sri Lanka Coffee Festival 2022
MDF in partnership with the Sri Lankan coffee industry conducted Sri Lanka’s first ever Coffee Festival in Colombo.
Within the domestic market, novelty coffee shops and locally sourced single-origin coffee brands continue to grow as the ‘coffee culture’ attracts more investors looking for new and innovative business opportunities.
The 2023 Sri Lanka Coffee Festival not only showcased the quality and diversity of local coffee but also emphasised the importance of promoting investment in this growing sector.
Design and production of all elements of government and private sector panel discussions, presentations from international coffee experts, and the coffee expo showcasing local specialty coffee brands.
A more robust coffee sector will provide further export opportunities for Sri Lanka and benefit rural coffee farmers and farming communities by improving their livelihoods. Australia is proud to be actively partnering to strengthen the specialty coffee segment in Sri Lanka.