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Italy is a significant market for Indian agricultural exports, particularly in spices, fruits, and processed foods.

Data updated Jul 22, 2026 · 2 min read
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$333.5MAnnual agri-import value (from India)
+2.8%Year-over-year growth

Market outlook

Italy's demand for Indian agricultural products remains strong, driven by the growing popularity of Indian cuisine and the increasing use of spices in Italian cooking. The trend is expected to continue, with potential for growth in organic and specialty products.

Top imported products

Coffee, tea, mate, and spices
40%
Vegetable, fruit, nut food preparations
30%
Oil seeds and oleaginous fruits
20%
Dairy products, eggs, honey, edible products
10%

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Tariffs & duties

HS codeProductDutyNotes
0901Coffee, coffee husks, substitutes with coffee0%Coffee imports into Italy are generally duty-free, promoting trade in this commodity.
0904Pepper, genus piper, genus capsicum or pimenta0%Pepper imports are also duty-free, facilitating the entry of Indian spices into the Italian market.
2009Fruit juices, vegetable juices (unfermented, not containing added spirit)6.5%Fruit and vegetable juices face a 6.5% import duty, which may affect pricing strategies.
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Required documents & certifications

Commercial InvoiceRequired

A detailed invoice listing the goods, their value, and terms of sale, essential for customs clearance.

Packing ListRequired

Provides details on the packaging, including dimensions and weight, aiding in logistics and customs procedures.

Bill of LadingRequired

A transport document that serves as a receipt for the goods and a contract for carriage.

Certificate of OriginRequired

Certifies the origin of the goods, necessary for customs and to claim preferential tariffs.

Phytosanitary CertificateRequired

Ensures that the agricultural products meet Italy's health and safety standards.

Logistics & shipping

Typical transit time
7-10 days
Common route
Sea freight from Mumbai to Genoa
Destination port
Genoa
Avg. freight cost
$1,500 per 20-foot container

Sea freight is the most cost-effective method for shipping agricultural products to Italy, with transit times of approximately 7-10 days.

Mandi price vs. landed price

ProductIndia mandi rateItaly landed priceMargin
Black Pepper$2,000/ton$2,500/ton+25%
Mango Pulp$1,200/ton$1,500/ton+25%
Basmati Rice$800/ton$1,000/ton+25%

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