How much is Kintamani green coffee per kg for export? As of 2026, indicative FOB prices run USD 8-11/kg for washed Grade 1 specialty (screen 16+, cupping ~82-84), USD 10-15+/kg for naturals and microlots scoring 84-87+, and roughly USD 3.5-6/kg for commodity lots. Final quotes confirm on grade, score, lot size and MOQ.
Kintamani green coffee is grown in the Kintamani Highlands of Bangli Regency, north-east Bali Province at reported altitudes spanning 1,000 to 1,700 metres above sea level depending on the lot and the source. That volcanic terroir, the washed Subak Abian tradition, and a Geographical Indication (GI) registration all sit behind the per-kg number a roaster pays. For a live breakdown tied to current harvests, our export price per kg page tracks the same indicative band and shows how each tier is built.
The figures below are indicative FOB (free on board) prices as of 2026 and move with harvest, quality and cupping score. They are a starting point for a sample request, not a locked quote.
What is the 2026 FOB price band for Kintamani green coffee?
The market splits into three broad tiers. The gap between a commodity lot and a scored microlot can be triple the price per kilogram, which is why grade and process matter more than any single headline figure.
| Tier | Typical process | Screen / grade | Cupping (SCA) | Indicative FOB 2026 (USD/kg) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Commodity | Mixed / semi-washed | Screen 15+, Grade 1-3 | Below ~80 | 3.5 – 6 |
| Washed specialty | Full-washed | Screen 16+, Grade 1 | ~82 – 84 | 8 – 11 |
| Microlot / natural | Natural, honey, select washed | Screen 17-18, Grade 1 | 84 – 87+ | 10 – 15+ |
Screen size describes bean dimensions: current Kintamani export listings state screen 15-19, with specialty suitability at screen 16 and above and a high proportion of beans retained on screen 17-18. Grade 1 lots carry a moisture ceiling of 13% and a defect value of no more than 11. A “Grade 1 TP” (triple-picked) tag signals extra hand-sorting, which lifts labour cost and price.
What moves the per-kg number up or down?
Several levers push a Kintamani offer within — or above — that band:
- Process. Washed is the traditional Kintamani style and the baseline. Natural (100% sun-dried on raised beds) and honey (mucilage-on, shade-dried) cost more to produce and command more.
- Cupping score. A verified 86-point lot from a cupping report sits far above an 82-point lot. Scores come only from a lot’s cupping report or COA — never assume a number from a farm name.
- Screen and defects. More beans on screen 17-18 and a low defect count push toward the top of the band.
- Lot size and MOQ. Small, hand-separated microlots price higher per kg than a full-container commodity order.
- Harvest timing. The main Kintamani harvest runs May to October; sampling and container pre-booking around that window affect availability and freshness premiums.
- Certifications and traceability. GI-designated bags, a named subak or cooperative, and EUDR-ready plot geolocation add documentation cost and buyer value.
- Packaging. GrainPro liners inside jute bags protect quality on long ocean routes and add a few cents per kg over plain jute.
Why does process change the price so much?
Processing decides how much labour, drying space and risk go into every kilogram of green (biji hijau, unroasted) bean. Domestic Indonesian value-added references — useful as relative signals, not export asking prices — put natural green bean around Rp14,140/kg, honey around Rp12,906/kg, and full-washed (proses basah) around Rp10,856/kg. The ordering matches the export band: naturals and honeys carry more processing value than standard washed.
For context on the domestic side, one retail single-origin Kintamani product has been listed between Rp90,000 and Rp280,000 — a consumer retail range, not an FOB export figure. Export buyers should anchor on the USD FOB band above and treat IDR retail numbers only as background.
How do grade, screen size and cupping score set the tier?
These three specs, read together off a spec sheet, place a lot in the band:
| Spec | Commodity signal | Specialty signal |
|---|---|---|
| Grade | Grade 2-3 | Grade 1 / Grade 1 TP |
| Screen size | 15+ | 16+, much on 17-18 |
| Moisture | Near or at limits | Max 13%, stable |
| Defect value | Higher | Max 11 |
| Cup profile | Flat, blended | Bright citrus, clean |
| Cupping score | Below ~80 | 82-87+ from a report |
Kintamani is often called a capital of Bali’s specialty coffee, and its cup is described as bright and citrus-forward. But price follows documented specs, not reputation — a signed cupping report or COA is what turns a “specialty” claim into a specialty price.
What do EUDR and GI add to the cost picture?
Coffee is in-scope of the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR), which requires plot geolocation and due-diligence documentation for shipments into the EU. Preparing EUDR-ready traceability takes time and record-keeping, so it factors into lead time and cost — though no exporter can sell certainty on customs or EUDR outcomes.
Kintamani Arabica was one of the first Indonesian coffees to receive Geographical Indication certification through Indonesia’s Directorate General of Intellectual Property, framed by some sources as protection comparable to the EU’s PDO. Bags specifying Bangli Regency, the GI designation, and a named subak or cooperative give buyers the traceability cues they look for.
What is not included in the per-kg FOB figure?
FOB means the price covers the coffee delivered onto the vessel at a Bali or Surabaya port. It does not include ocean freight, destination duties, or import clearance at EU and US ports. Typical export documents — certificate of origin, phytosanitary certificate, commercial invoice, packing list, and the HS code for green coffee — are prepared per shipment, with logistics arranged via vetted licensed partners.
A firm quote comes only after the desk confirms grade, cupping score, lot and MOQ against a specific lot. Kintamani Coffee Export is operated by Juara Holding Group and is part of Juara Holding Group, an Indonesian group operating from Bali across Indonesia since 2015.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Kintamani export price quoted per kg or per pound?
Green coffee from Bali is quoted per kilogram on an FOB basis, as of 2026. The indicative band runs USD 8-11/kg for washed Grade 1 specialty and USD 10-15+/kg for naturals and microlots scoring 84-87+. Roasters who work in pounds simply convert; the underlying contract and sampling still use kilograms and metric-tonne container math.
Why is one Kintamani lot USD 9 and another USD 14 per kg?
The difference is process, screen size and documented cupping score. A washed Grade 1 lot at screen 16 scoring around 82-84 sits near USD 8-11/kg, while a natural or honey microlot with more beans on screen 17-18 and a verified 84-87+ score reaches USD 10-15+. Lot size and hand-sorting effort widen the gap further.
Does EUDR compliance raise the per-kg cost of Kintamani coffee?
It can affect lead time and documentation effort rather than adding a fixed per-kg surcharge. EUDR requires plot geolocation and due-diligence records for EU-bound coffee, and preparing that traceability takes work. We help buyers assemble EUDR-ready paperwork as of 2026, but no exporter can guarantee customs or EUDR outcomes on any shipment.