India's coffee exports hit as US-Iran war disrupts global supply chains | Here's how

India's coffee industry fears a significant loss of its West Asia market due to rising freight costs and naval blockades. The Strait of Hormuz disruptions could be a long-term crisis for Indian coffee exporters, who ship 70% of their output. Exporters may face an 80% loss of the West Asia market as shipments are delayed, rerouted or stuck at trans-shipment points, squeezing margins and threatening India's market share.