Import coffee from India to United Kingdom
Washed and natural Arabica, Robusta, and Monsooned Malabar, sourced from Indian estates and shipped to United Kingdom, with export documentation prepared for your customs and food safety authorities.
- RegionUnited Kingdom
- Main portsFelixstowe, Southampton and London Gateway
- Import notesUK food import rules apply, including phytosanitary checks where required, and separate rules of origin now that the UK sets its own trade policy outside the EU.
Request a quote for United Kingdom
Tell us the coffee type and volume. A specialist replies within one business day.
Shipping coffee to United Kingdom
Yes, you can import coffee from India to United Kingdom through Vats Consultancy. We source washed and natural Arabica, Robusta, Monsooned Malabar and roasted coffee from Indian estates, quote FOB or CIF, ship to Felixstowe, Southampton and London Gateway, and prepare the export documents your customs and food safety authorities ask for.
UK food import rules apply, including phytosanitary checks where required, and separate rules of origin now that the UK sets its own trade policy outside the EU.
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 United Kingdom customs authority will ask for.
Coffee we ship to United Kingdom
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 United Kingdom moves
The same steps apply whether you order one pallet or a full container.
- Specification
- You share variety, process, grade and your United Kingdom 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 Felixstowe, Southampton and London Gateway, and the export paperwork United Kingdom requires.
Questions from United Kingdom buyers
What is the minimum order quantity for United Kingdom?
Minimums vary by grade and packing. Tell us your target volume and we will confirm what is possible for shipments to United Kingdom.
Can you quote FOB and CIF for United Kingdom?
Yes. FOB suits buyers who arrange their own freight into United Kingdom, and CIF suits buyers who want shipping and insurance included in the price.
Do you handle the export documents United Kingdom 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 United Kingdom, 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 United Kingdom.
How quickly will I hear back?
We reply to every enquiry within one business day.
Which types of Indian coffee can I import to United Kingdom?
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 United Kingdom. Tell us your use (espresso, blends, instant or specialty roasting) and we will recommend a grade.
Which ports do coffee shipments to United Kingdom arrive at?
Coffee shipments to United Kingdom typically move through Felixstowe, Southampton and London Gateway. We confirm the best routing when we quote.
What import rules apply to coffee in United Kingdom?
UK food import rules apply, including phytosanitary checks where required, and separate rules of origin now that the UK sets its own trade policy outside the EU. 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.
Other destinations we ship coffee to
Get a coffee quote for United Kingdom
Sourcing is coordinated from our Bengaluru office, with shipping and documentation handled through our RAKEZ, UAE office.
Send an enquiry
The more detail you share, the more useful our first reply.