At a glance
- Incoterms
- FOB, CFR, CIF, FCA
India's green coffee beans export trade
India exported US$1,805.6 mn of coffee in FY2024-25 according to dgciskol.gov.in. That statistical line covers more than green coffee beans; a product-level figure is not published.
Largest destinations by value share: Italy; Germany; Russia
Export markets we serve
| Market | What matters there | Sea transit from India |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | Border control & pre-notification (Member-state BCPs / DG SANTE) | 21-27 via Suez; 31-38 via Cape days |
| Netherlands | Border control & pre-notification (Member-state BCPs / DG SANTE) | 18-24 via Suez; 28-35 via Cape days |
| France | Border control & pre-notification (Member-state BCPs / DG SANTE) | 20–25 d to Le Havre; 15–20 d to Marseille-Fos (ASSUMPTION — this file's analyst estimate, not in 06 §F.2: typical liner schedules) |
| Italy | Border control & pre-notification (Member-state BCPs / DG SANTE) | 15–20 d to Genoa/La Spezia via Suez (ASSUMPTION — this file's analyst estimate, not in 06 §F.2: typical liner schedules) |
| Spain | Border control & pre-notification (Member-state BCPs / DG SANTE) | 15–20 d to Valencia/Barcelona/Algeciras via Suez (ASSUMPTION — this file's analyst estimate, not in 06 §F.2: typical liner schedules) |
| United States | Facility registration (FDA); Advance notice of each shipment (FDA) | 24-30 via Suez; 32-40 via Cape days |
| Canada | Importer licence & controls (CFIA (SFCR)); Labelling (CFIA / Health Canada) | 26-34 via Suez; 34-42 via Cape days |
| United Arab Emirates | Federal food registration / import permit (MOCCAE); Company & product registration before arrival (Dubai Municipality Food Safety Dept) | 3-6 days |
| Saudi Arabia | Importer & product registration (SFDA); Clearance documents (SFDA via FASAH) | 6-10 days |
| Oman | General import clearance | 3–5 d Mundra/Nhava Sheva → Sohar/Muscat; 4–6 d Salalah (ASSUMPTION — this file's analyst estimate, not in 06 §F.2) |
| Bahrain | General import clearance | 7–10 d via Jebel Ali/Dammam (ASSUMPTION — this file's analyst estimate, not in 06 §F.2) |
| Belgium | Border control & pre-notification (Member-state BCPs / DG SANTE) | 19-25 via Suez; 29-36 via Cape days |
| Poland | Border control & pre-notification (Member-state BCPs / DG SANTE) | 28–35 d to Gdańsk (direct Asia–Baltic loops or via Hamburg/Rotterdam feeder) (ASSUMPTION — this file's analyst estimate, not in 06 §F.2) |
| Sweden | Border control & pre-notification (Member-state BCPs / DG SANTE) | 28–35 d to Gothenburg via Hamburg/Rotterdam feeder (ASSUMPTION — this file's analyst estimate, not in 06 §F.2) |
| Denmark | Border control & pre-notification (Member-state BCPs / DG SANTE) | 28–35 d to Aarhus/Copenhagen via Hamburg feeder (ASSUMPTION — this file's analyst estimate, not in 06 §F.2) |
| Qatar | General import clearance | 6–9 d to Hamad Port, often via Jebel Ali/Salalah transhipment (ASSUMPTION — this file's analyst estimate, not in 06 §F.2) |
| Kuwait | General import clearance | 8–12 d to Shuwaikh/Shuaiba, usually via Jebel Ali (ASSUMPTION — this file's analyst estimate, not in 06 §F.2) |
| Japan | General import clearance | 18–25 d to Tokyo/Yokohama/Kobe via Singapore (ASSUMPTION — this file's analyst estimate, not in 06 §F.2) |
| Ireland | Border control & pre-notification (Member-state BCPs / DG SANTE) | 25–32 d to Dublin via Rotterdam/Antwerp/UK feeder (ASSUMPTION — this file's analyst estimate, not in 06 §F.2) |
| South Korea | General import clearance | 16–22 d to Busan via Singapore (ASSUMPTION — this file's analyst estimate, not in 06 §F.2) |
Transit times are typical port-to-port estimates; regulatory items are the main product-specific requirements, not an exhaustive list.
Where green coffee beans is sourced in India
Karnataka — Chikkamagaluru, Kodagu (Coorg), Hassan. Largest producing state; Kushalnagar curing works
Kerala — Wayanad, Idukki. Mainly Robusta
Tamil Nadu — Nilgiris, Salem (Shevaroys), Dindigul (Pulneys). Arabica
- Chikmagalur-Coorg-Hassan belt; Kushalnagar curing works; Bengaluru/Mangaluru exporters (Karnataka; Kerala; Tamil Nadu) · ships via New Mangalore · season: Arabica harvest Nov-Jan; robusta Jan-Mar (ASSUMPTION)
Typical export specification
| Parameter | Typical value |
|---|---|
| Moisture | 10-12.5% (typical) |
| Screen size | AA ≥ screen 18 (7.25 mm); A ≥ 17 (6.65 mm); AB 15-17 (typical Coffee Board grading) |
| Defects | Per grade; e.g. ≤ 2-5% blacks/browns/bits (typical) |
| Cup | Fair average quality (FAQ) or specified cupping score (typical) |
| Ochratoxin A | Within EU limits for roasted coffee chain (typical buyer spec) |
Agreed per contract and confirmed by lab report or pre-shipment inspection.
Export documentation
Documents we prepare or arrange for each shipment:
- Commercial invoice
- Packing list
- Bill of lading
- Certificate of origin (preferential where an FTA applies)
- Coffee Board registration / RCMC reference
- ICO certificate of origin (if required)
- Phytosanitary certificate
- Fumigation certificate if required
- EUDR geolocation/due-diligence data (EU)
Frequently asked questions
What is the HS code for green coffee beans exported from India?
Green Coffee Beans is usually classified under HS 090111 (Coffee, not roasted, not decaffeinated). Roasted coffee is 0901 21; instant coffee and extracts 2101 11.
Where is green coffee beans produced in India?
Main clusters: Chikmagalur-Coorg-Hassan belt; Kushalnagar curing works; Bengaluru/Mangaluru exporters, Karnataka; Kerala; Tamil Nadu.
Which documents are needed to export green coffee beans?
Commercial invoice, Packing list, Bill of lading, Certificate of origin (preferential where an FTA applies), Coffee Board registration / RCMC reference, ICO certificate of origin (if required), Phytosanitary certificate. Destination-specific registrations are listed on each market page.
What is Monsooned Malabar?
A speciality Indian Arabica whose green beans are exposed to monsoon winds on India's west coast, giving a low-acid, mellow, heavy-bodied cup.
What is the difference between plantation and cherry coffee?
In Indian terms, 'plantation' (Arabica) and 'parchment' (Robusta) are washed coffees; 'cherry' refers to natural (dry-processed) coffee.
How much coffee fits in a 20-foot container?
About 320 bags of 60 kg (roughly 19.2 MT) is the usual load.
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