The Oman market for Indian instant coffee and chicory blends
UAE: Dubai Municipality FIRS requires the importer to register the company and each food item (label assessment) before arrival; Arabic/English labelling per GSO 9; India-UAE CEPA preference with a CEPA certificate of origin. UAE and Saudi Arabia buy private-label jars and sticks; halal certification is commercially expected.
Indian community in Oman (Ministry of External Affairs estimate): 678,837 (NRI 676,781 + PIO 2,056).
Instant Coffee and Chicory Blends specification for Oman orders
| Parameter | Typical export value |
|---|---|
| Moisture | ≤ 3.5-5% (typical) |
| Bulk density | Spray-dried 0.20-0.28 g/ml; agglomerated 0.20-0.26 g/ml (typical) |
| Solubility | Fully soluble in hot water; cold-soluble grades available (typical) |
| Caffeine | ≥ 2.5-4% dry basis (Robusta-rich blends higher) (typical) |
| Chicory blends | e.g. 80:20, 70:30, 53:47 coffee:chicory (typical) |
Final values are agreed per contract, then confirmed by lab report or pre-shipment inspection.
Shipping instant coffee and chicory blends to Oman
Typical sea transit from India: 3–5 d Mundra/Nhava Sheva → Sohar/Muscat; 4–6 d Salalah (ASSUMPTION — this file's analyst estimate, not in 06 §F.2) days.
Supply window: Indian instant coffee and chicory blends is mainly produced or harvested Arabica harvest Nov-Jan; robusta Jan-Mar (ASSUMPTION). Allow 3–5 d Mundra/Nhava Sheva → Sohar/Muscat; 4–6 d Salalah (ASSUMPTION — this file's analyst estimate, not in 06 §F.2) days at sea plus 5–10 days for inspection, export clearance and Oman customs when you set delivery dates.
Container loading (estimate): 20' about 8-10 MT bulk cartons, 40' HC about 16-20 MT.
Quoted on FOB, CFR, CIF, FCA; CIF Oman is the common choice for first orders.
Where buyers are in Oman
| City | Port / airport | Buyer sectors |
|---|---|---|
| Muscat | Port Sultan Qaboos (Muttrah; now mainly cruise/tourism, cargo shifted to Sohar) / Port of | Indian diaspora grocery & restaurants (Indians largest expat group), HORECA, LuLu/Nesto-type hypermarket chains HQ |
| Sohar | Port of Sohar (Sohar Industrial Port; container terminal operated by Hutchison Ports) · So | industrial catering, steel/aluminium/petrochemical plants (refractories, chemicals |
Frequently asked questions
How long does shipping from India to Oman take?
Typically 3–5 d Mundra/Nhava Sheva → Sohar/Muscat; 4–6 d Salalah (ASSUMPTION — this file's analyst estimate, not in 06 §F.2) days at sea (estimate).
Does Oman have a trade agreement with India?
India–Oman CEPA signed 18 Dec 2025, in force 1 Jun 2026 (zero duty on ~99% of Indian export lines per S10) [S7][S9][S10] A preferential certificate of origin is needed to claim any reduced duty.
Which HS code applies to instant coffee and chicory blends from India?
Usually HS 210111. Oman applies its own national tariff extension to the 6-digit code; confirm the full line with your broker.
What instant coffee types do you supply?
Spray-dried powder, agglomerated granules, freeze-dried coffee, coffee-chicory blends and 3-in-1 premixes.
Can you supply private-label instant coffee?
Yes, in jars, pouches or sticks through partner soluble-coffee plants.
What is a coffee-chicory blend?
Instant coffee mixed with roasted chicory extract, a South Indian filter-coffee style; common ratios are 80:20 and 70:30.
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