KOFI – From Local Supplier to Cambodia's Coffee Powerhouse

Introduction: The Company Behind Cambodia's Coffee Revolution

When Cambodia's coffee industry speaks of transformation, one name comes up again and again: KOFI. Founded in 2009, this Cambodian company has grown from a local distributor to the country's largest coffee supplier—and it is now setting its sights on the international stage.

Company Overview: The Numbers

Core Business: A One-Stop Coffee Solution

KOFI describes itself as a "one-stop coffee solution". The company supplies:

• Coffee beans (including its own Bousra Coffee blend)
• Espresso coffee machines
• Coffee ingredients and syrups
• Equipment and accessories
• Technical service
• Barista professional skills training

This comprehensive approach means KOFI serves customers at every level—from farmers needing seedlings to cafes needing equipment and training to consumers wanting quality beans.

Farmer Partnerships: Building Supply from the Ground Up

KOFI's success is built on strong relationships with farmers. The company works with over 400 farming families, providing them with:

• Access to quality seedlings (TRS1 variety)
• Training in cultivation and harvesting techniques
• Technical support
• A reliable market for their beans

The company has propagated more than 300,000 TRS1 coffee seedlings, distributed for cultivation across approximately 300 hectares in Mondulkiri province.

The Model Farm Initiative

In 2023, KOFI established a model coffee farm to train farmers in cultivation, care, and harvesting techniques. This farm serves several purposes:

• Demonstration: Farmers can see best practices in action
• Training: Hands-on learning for farmers and aspiring coffee professionals
• Quality assurance: Establishing standards that can be replicated across the supply chain
• Innovation: Testing new techniques and varieties

Processing Infrastructure

KOFI runs a natural coffee processing facility in Mondulkiri Province. This is significant because, until recently, Mondulkiri lacked modern processing facilities—raw beans were processed elsewhere. KOFI's investment in local processing captures more value in the province and creates local jobs.

Partnerships and Support

KOFI has attracted support from international development partners. SNV (Netherlands Development Organisation) is supporting KOFI's initiatives as examples of grassroots collaboration between the private sector and civil society, while promoting sustainable agriculture and climate-smart practices.

Through the Dutch Fund for Climate and Development, KOFI is:

• Introducing agroforestry models
• Expanding farmer training
• Investing in new processing and nursery facilities

The Bousra Coffee Achievement

KOFI's most visible success is Bousra Coffee, the first Cambodian coffee to be classified as Fine Robusta by CQI. This achievement required:

• Submitting farmers' coffee for CQI review
• Achieving a score of 80.5 points
• Creating a blend combining Cambodian Fine Robusta (50%) with South American Arabica (50%)
• Securing GHPs, HACCP, and ISO 22000:2018 certifications

The Bousra Coffee launch at the "Khmer Can Do" exhibition in September 2025 marked a turning point for Cambodian coffee.

National Presence: Six Branches

KOFI operates six branches across Cambodia:

• Phnom Penh – Mao Tse Tung Boulevard (headquarters and showroom)
• Phnom Penh – Deum Thkov Roundabout
• Siem Reap
• Preah Sihanouk
• Battambang
• Poipet

This national footprint allows KOFI to serve customers across the country and support coffee cultivation in multiple provinces.

Vision and Ambition

KOFI's vision focuses on professionalism and innovation. The company's ambition is to be a market leader in the coffee business in Cambodia and to become an international player.

One word captures KOFI's vision: "innovation". This commitment to innovation is reflected in everything from the TRS1 seedling program to the Bousra Coffee blend to the company's embrace of climate-smart practices.

What KOFI Means for Cambodia's Coffee Future

KOFI represents something important for Cambodia's coffee sector:

1. Vertical Integration: By operating at every level—from seedlings to processing to retail—KOFI captures value across the chain and ensures quality control.
2. Proof of Concept: KOFI demonstrates that a Cambodian company can achieve international recognition and compete at the highest levels.
3. Farmer Empowerment: Through partnerships and training, KOFI is building a skilled workforce that will sustain the sector's growth.
4. Export Potential: With certifications in place and international recognition achieved, KOFI is positioned to lead Cambodia's coffee export push.

Looking Ahead

As the Cambodia Coffee Association works toward its target of 7,000 hectares of cultivation, KOFI will likely play a central role. The company's experience with farmer partnerships, seedling distribution, training, and processing provides a model that can be scaled across the sector.

For anyone watching Cambodia's coffee story unfold, KOFI is a company to watch. From its founding in 2009 to its current position as Cambodia's coffee powerhouse, the company's journey mirrors the broader transformation of Cambodia's coffee industry—from a small, import-dependent market to a quality producer with global ambitions.