The Resurgence of Wahgi Mek: A New Era for Jiwaka’s Coffee Industry
There’s a quiet revolution brewing in the highlands of Jiwaka Province — and it smells like fresh-roasted coffee. Once a region known only to a few specialty traders and the…
Established in 1976, Wahgi Mek Plantations has been at the center of Papua New Guinea’s coffee heritage. Today, we are returning stronger—rehabilitating our plantations, empowering farmers, and restoring Jiwaka’s role as a global coffee hub.
45+
Years of
Legacy
Founded in 1976, Wahgi Mek Plantations Limited grew into one of Papua New Guinea’s largest and most respected coffee exporters, operating across the fertile Waghi Valley. After two decades of dormancy, WMPL has been re-registered in 2025 with a renewed vision—restoring plantations, empowering local farmers, and rebuilding its role as a major economic driver in Jiwaka Province.
Discover the first fruits of Wahgi Mek’s revival. Our featured coffee lots represent the finest harvests from rehabilitated estates, nurtured in the fertile soils of the Waghi Valley. Each lot is carefully cupped, graded, and presented with full traceability, reflecting both our heritage and our renewed commitment to quality.
First estate to be rehabilitated; showcases the classic Wahgi Valley balance of acidity and body.
Known for producing consistently clean, sweet profiles, now revived with new Coffee seedlings.
One of Wahgi Mek’s largest estates; now restored pulpers ensure consistency and quality.
At Wahgi Mek Plantations, quality is at the heart of everything we do. Grown in the fertile soils of the Waghi Valley at altitudes of 1,500–1,800 meters, our coffee cherries develop rich flavors and unique profiles that meet the strictest international standards. Through careful rehabilitation of our estates, investment in modern pulping facilities, and training for local farmers, we ensure every lot reflects consistency, traceability, and excellence.
Wahgi Mek Plantations Limited is a coffee company based in the fertile Waghi Valley, Papua New Guinea. Established in 1976, it became one of the country’s leading coffee exporters and is now being revived after two decades of dormancy.
The company ceased operations due to management challenges and unresolved landowner disputes. These issues left many plantations dormant until its re-registration in 2025.
With support from the Jiwaka Provincial Government, local leaders, and national stakeholders, WMPL has re-registered with the Investment Promotion Authority (IPA). Rehabilitation of plantations, restoration of pulpers, and farmer training programs are now underway.
Our coffee is grown at 1,500–1,800 meters in the Waghi Valley, producing specialty-grade beans with rich flavor complexity, high cupping scores, and full traceability for international buyers.
Senior Farmer
Senior Farmer
Senior Farmer
