Import coffee from India to Italy
Washed and natural Arabica, Robusta, and Monsooned Malabar, sourced from Indian estates and shipped to Italy, with export documentation prepared for your customs and food safety authorities.
- RegionEuropean Union
- Main portsGenoa, Trieste, La Spezia and Gioia Tauro
- Import notesEU food safety rules apply, including limits on pesticide residues and contaminants, plus official import controls at the port of entry.
Request a quote for Italy
Tell us the coffee type and volume. A specialist replies within one business day.
Shipping coffee to Italy
Yes, you can import coffee from India to Italy through Vats Consultancy. We source washed and natural Arabica, Robusta, Monsooned Malabar and roasted coffee from Indian estates, quote FOB or CIF, ship to Genoa, Trieste, La Spezia and Gioia Tauro, and prepare the export documents your customs and food safety authorities ask for.
EU food safety rules apply, including limits on pesticide residues and contaminants, plus official import controls at the port of entry.
We quote FOB or CIF from the Indian port that suits your grade and volume, and prepare the commercial invoice, packing list, certificate of origin, phytosanitary certificate and any quality documentation your Italy customs authority will ask for.
Coffee we ship to Italy
Tell us your target use and we will recommend a grade, or match a specification you already have.
- Ask about Arabica
Arabica, washed & natural
Karnataka and Kerala-grown Arabica for specialty and blend roasting.
- Ask about Robusta
Robusta
Fuller body and higher caffeine, for espresso blends and instant coffee.
- Ask about Monsooned Malabar
Monsooned Malabar
India's distinctive low-acid, full-bodied monsoon-processed coffee.
- Ask about roasted coffee
Roasted & ground coffee
Roasted to your profile, or supplied as green beans for your own roasting.
How an order to Italy moves
The same steps apply whether you order one pallet or a full container.
- Specification
- You share variety, process, grade and your Italy destination port.
- Quote and sample
- We quote FOB or CIF and can arrange a pre-shipment sample for cupping.
- Contract
- Price, quantity and payment terms are agreed in writing.
- Shipping and documents
- We arrange loading, shipping to Genoa, Trieste, La Spezia and Gioia Tauro, and the export paperwork Italy requires.
Questions from Italy buyers
What is the minimum order quantity for Italy?
Minimums vary by grade and packing. Tell us your target volume and we will confirm what is possible for shipments to Italy.
Can you quote FOB and CIF for Italy?
Yes. FOB suits buyers who arrange their own freight into Italy, and CIF suits buyers who want shipping and insurance included in the price.
Do you handle the export documents Italy requires?
Yes. We prepare the commercial invoice, packing list, certificate of origin and phytosanitary certificate, and coordinate with your local customs agent.
Can you supply roasted coffee for Italy, or only green beans?
Both. We can supply green beans for your own roasting, or arrange roasting and grinding to your profile before shipment to Italy.
How quickly will I hear back?
We reply to every enquiry within one business day.
Which types of Indian coffee can I import to Italy?
We supply washed and natural Arabica, Robusta, Monsooned Malabar, and roasted or ground coffee, as well as green beans for your own roasting, for shipment to Italy. Tell us your use (espresso, blends, instant or specialty roasting) and we will recommend a grade.
Which ports do coffee shipments to Italy arrive at?
Coffee shipments to Italy typically move through Genoa, Trieste, La Spezia and Gioia Tauro. We confirm the best routing when we quote.
What import rules apply to coffee in Italy?
EU food safety rules apply, including limits on pesticide residues and contaminants, plus official import controls at the port of entry. Rules change, so confirm current requirements with your local customs agent; we coordinate with them and prepare the export side of the paperwork.
Who is Vats Consultancy?
Vats Consultancy is a consultancy with offices in Bengaluru, London, Central Hong Kong and RAKEZ, UAE. Coffee sourcing is coordinated from our Bengaluru office, with shipping and documentation handled through our RAKEZ, UAE office.
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Sourcing is coordinated from our Bengaluru office, with shipping and documentation handled through our RAKEZ, UAE office.
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