Global Sourcing: Papua New Guinea Coffee

Mallard Impex is a dedicated importer of specialty coffee, specializing in both Robusta and Arabica varieties, with a foundational sourcing network established in Papua New Guinea (PNG). We focus on building direct, sustainable relationships with smallholder farmers across this unique origin.

Sourcing Locations in Papua New Guinea

Our sourcing strategy targets provinces known for distinct coffee profiles and growing conditions:

We are committed to securing high-quality beans directly from these communities, ensuring fair trade practices and full traceability.

The Distinct Profile of PNG Highlands Coffee

Papua New Guinea's Highlands coffee, particularly the Arabica from Jiwaka, Eastern, and Western Highlands, holds a prestigious place in the global specialty market. This is what sets it apart:

• Growing Conditions: The central mountainous cordillera provides ideal high-altitude (1,200m–2,000m+) conditions, cool nights, plentiful rainfall, and rich volcanic soils, which contribute to slow cherry maturation and complex flavor development.

• Flavor Profile: PNG Highlands coffee is renowned for its clean, balanced acidity (often brighter than Indonesian coffees but softer than East African), a medium, syrupy body, and a complex palate featuring notes of:

  • Fruity & Floral: Ripe citrus, red apple, and herbaceous aromatics.

  • Sweetness & Depth: Dark chocolate, caramel, honeyed sweetness, and hints of sweet pipe-tobacco or spice.

• Processing: The majority of high-quality Arabica is fully washed (wet-processed) by smallholder farmers, resulting in a clean and transparent cup that allows the unique terroir to shine.

By sourcing directly from regions like Jiwaka, Mallard Impex provides access to some of the world's most unique and sustainably-produced Arabica coffee.