REPUBLIKA.CO.ID, BANDALLAMPUNG -- Lampung recorded an increase in its exports of robusta coffee beans to 9,896 tons valued at US$16.25 million in February 2016 from 8,418 tons worth US$14 million in January.

Exports rose as farmers and traders held large stock of the beans, head of the provincial trade office Ferynia, said here on Tuesday.

In addition, exporters have more orders to meet under contract from abroad, Ferynia said.

He said farmers and exporters hold substantial volume in stocks although it was not yet time for grand harvest.