Italy · India's No. 1 Coffee Export Destination

Indian Robusta Coffee, Exported to Italy

Bulk Indian Robusta coffee supplier to Italy — Robusta Cherry AB, Robusta Cherry AA, Kaapi Royale and Robusta Parchment AAA, the grades Italian espresso runs on. EUDR-ready documentation, OTA-tested, GrainPro-packed, CIF Genoa & Trieste.

Fornitori di caffè verde indiano per importatori e torrefazioni italiane — caffè robusta indiano all'ingrosso.

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1M+ bagsIndian coffee shipped to Italy in 2025 — India's largest market
39%of Italy's green coffee imports are Robusta — highest in Europe
22–28 daystransit, Indian ports to Genoa / Trieste
< 5 ppbOTA tested per lot, within the EU limit
Indian Robusta coffee beans for export to Italian espresso roasters and green coffee importers
☕ Coffee Board RCMC Registered 🏛 APEDA & FSSAI Certified 📜 ISO 9001:2015 🔬 Q-Graded SCA Cup Scored 📦 GrainPro Hermetic Liners 🌱 EUDR Geo-Data per Lot
Why Indian Robusta · Perché il Robusta Indiano

The Robusta behind the crema in Italian espresso

Italy is Europe's second-largest green coffee importer after Germany — and no European market buys proportionally more Robusta. Around 39% of Italy's green coffee imports are Robusta (roughly 243,000 tonnes in 2024), against a European average near 30%. Northern Italian espresso blends typically carry 20–30% Robusta; in the South the share climbs higher still. That Robusta has to deliver three things: thick crema, heavy body and a clean, neutral cup that won't fight the Arabica.

This is exactly what Indian Robusta was built for. Grown under silver-oak shade at 700–900 metres in Coorg, Wayanad and Chikmagalur, Indian Robusta matures slowly, producing denser, sweeter beans with none of the rubbery harshness common in fast-grown lowland Robustas. It is why India is Italy's single largest coffee supplier by several measures — over 1 million 60-kg bags crossed from Indian ports to Italy in 2025, the majority of it Robusta Cherry and washed Parchment grades, and why Indian Cherry Robusta appears by name on the plantation lists of historic Italian torrefazioni.

  • Crema generation: high-density S274 cultivar beans produce the thick, persistent crema Italian bars demand.
  • Neutral, clean cup: shade-grown maturation gives chocolate-nut tones with low bitterness — it carries a blend, it doesn't hijack it.
  • Blend economics: Indian Robusta Cherry AB delivers premium espresso performance at a commercial price point with deep, continuous supply.
  • Familiar to your roaster: Italian blenders have used Indian Robusta for generations — no recipe risk, no re-education.
Italy's rank, EU green coffee imports2nd (after Germany)
Robusta share of Italy's imports≈ 39% (243k t, 2024)
Indian coffee to Italy, 20251,011,467 bags
Italy's share of Indian green coffee value≈ $308M — No. 1 destination
Robusta share of Indian production≈ 72%
Typical Robusta in Italian blends20–30% North · higher South
Entry portsGenoa · Trieste
Sources: CBI / EU market data, European Coffee Report, Comunicaffè & trade statistics 2024–25.
The Grades Italy Buys · Caffè Robusta Indiano

Indian Robusta coffee grades, matched to Italian espresso work

These are the Indian grades most shipped into Genoa and Trieste, in the order Italian blenders actually use them. Every lot is Q-graded, cup-score locked in writing, and shipped with full EU documentation.

Indian Robusta Cherry AB natural green coffee beans — Italy's most imported Indian grade
★ Italy's Most-Imported Indian Grade

Robusta Cherry AB

RC AB · Natural (sun-dried) · The workhorse of Italian espresso blends

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Cup score76–80
DefectsMax 8% broken
Moisture10–12%

Best for: commercial and classic espresso blends, bar blends, instant base. Full body, earthy sweetness, strong crema, continuous high-volume supply at competitive pricing. If your blend sheet says "India Cherry," this is it.

Indian Robusta Cherry AA premium natural green coffee for Italian roasters
Premium Natural

Robusta Cherry AA

RC AA · Natural (sun-dried) · Premium screen-18 selection

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Cup score78–82
DefectsMax 5% broken
Moisture10–12%

Best for: premium bar blends needing a bolder bean and cleaner sort than AB. Pronounced sweetness from fruit-drying, low acidity, heavy crema — a Mediterranean espresso staple.

Indian Robusta Kaapi Royale washed parchment green coffee for premium Italian espresso
Flagship Washed Robusta

Kaapi Royale (Parchment A)

PR A · Fully washed · The Coffee Board's premium Robusta trade name

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Cup score78–82
DefectsMax 5% broken
ProcessWet / washed

Best for: premium and specialty espresso lines. Wet processing strips the harshness while keeping Robusta body and thick crema — the washed Robusta of choice for high-end Italian blenders.

Indian Robusta Parchment AAA extra bold washed green coffee beans
Extra Bold Washed

Robusta Parchment AAA

PR AAA · Fully washed · India's largest washed Robusta screen

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Cup score80–83
DefectsMax 3% broken
ProcessWet / washed

Best for: top-shelf espresso blends and whole-bean retail where bean appearance matters. Big uniform beans, chocolate-nut cup, visual impact in clear packaging.

Monsoon Malabar AAIndia's iconic monsooned Arabica — bold, earthy, low-acid. A signature top-note long beloved by Italian roasters. Available Sep–Nov post-monsooning.
Plantation A — Washed ArabicaIndia's most-exported Arabica. Balanced, chocolate-nutty base for the Arabica side of your blend — one origin, one container, both components.
Arabica Cherry AA — NaturalSun-dried Arabica with extra body and sweetness; the natural-Arabica option espresso blenders use for crema without more Robusta.
EU Deforestation Regulation · Regolamento UE

EUDR-ready before your deadline — not after it

Under the EU Deforestation Regulation, from 30 December 2026 (large operators) and 30 June 2027 (SMEs), every consignment of green coffee placed on the EU market needs verified geolocation data, a deforestation risk assessment and a Due Diligence Statement. Non-compliance risks shipment blocks, confiscation and fines up to 4% of EU turnover. We prepare the data so your DDS practically fills itself in.

📍 Farm-Level Geolocation

GPS coordinates / polygon files for every estate in every lot, supplied in EUDR-compatible GeoJSON format with the shipping documents.

🛰 Post-2020 Verification

Indian coffee grows under established shade canopy in the Western Ghats — plots verified against the 31 Dec 2020 cut-off, with satellite-check supporting evidence.

📄 DDS Support Pack

Per-shipment EUDR compliance statement, legality documentation, estate lot cards and full chain-of-custody records, audit-ready for your competent authority.

30 Dec 2026EUDR deadline — medium & large EU operators
30 Jun 2027EUDR deadline — micro & small enterprises
TodayEvery Alstoe lot already ships with geo-data & traceability
Quality & EU Compliance · Qualità e Conformità

Tested to EU limits, locked in writing, packed for the voyage

The two reasons Indian coffee gets rejected at EU customs are Ochratoxin A breaches and moisture damage in transit. Both are solved problems on every Alstoe consignment.

Lab-Tested Per Shipment

  • Ochratoxin A (OTA)< 5 ppb — EU limit, NABL lab report
  • Pesticide residues (MRL)EU Reg. 396/2005 compliant
  • Moisture10–12%, digital meter
  • Heavy metalsWithin EU limits
  • Cup scoreSCA Q-grader, locked at order
  • Defect countPer Coffee Board grade spec

Protected in Transit

  • Bags60 kg jute + GrainPro hermetic liner
  • Moisture in transitHeld stable across 25+ day voyage
  • SamplingComposite — front, middle, back of lot
  • GuaranteeBelow locked score on arrival? Replaced or refunded
  • OptionalDesiccants + humidity logger data
  • Third-partySGS / Bureau Veritas on request
Logistics India → Italy · Spedizione in Italia

22–28 days from the Western Ghats to your warehouse

Mangalore · Cochin · ChennaiOrigin ports — Karnataka, Kerala, Tamil Nadu coffee belts
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Suez Route22–28 days sea transit
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Genoa · Trieste · La SpeziaPlus Vado Ligure, Salerno on request

Commercial Terms

  • Incoterms: CIF, CFR, FOB
  • MOQ: 1 × 20ft FCL ≈ 18–20 MT (320 × 60 kg bags)
  • LCL trial lots possible for first orders
  • Pricing: fixed 7–15 day lock, or ICE-linked (London Robusta) differentials
  • Settlement in EUR or USD

Documents — Every Shipment

  • Commercial Invoice + Packing List
  • Bill of Lading · ICO Certificate of Origin
  • Phytosanitary + Fumigation Certificates
  • Coffee Board RCMC · Quality Report (cup + lab COA)
  • EU Health Cert + EUDR statement & geo-data

Payment Options

  • Irrevocable LC at sight — standard for first orders
  • 50% TT advance / 50% against BL copy
  • CAD / DA terms for evaluated repeat buyers
  • No invoice changes between confirmation and BL
  • One named export manager, 24h response, WhatsApp updates
Importer Concerns, Answered · Le Vostre Domande

What Italian importers worry about — and how we remove the risk

Concern 01

"The sample cups well. Will the container match it?"

Samples are drawn composite-style from across the entire lot, and the cup score is locked in writing at order confirmation. If the arrival sample at your Italian warehouse falls significantly below the locked score, the lot is replaced or refunded.

Concern 02

"Will it clear EU customs — OTA, MRL, EUDR?"

Every lot ships with an NABL OTA report (<5 ppb), EU MRL compliance, phyto and fumigation certs, and EUDR geolocation data. GrainPro liners keep moisture stable so OTA doesn't develop mid-voyage.

Concern 03

"Can they supply volume consistently, season after season?"

We source from the high-volume Robusta belts of Coorg, Wayanad and Chikmagalur with multi-estate supply. Forward contracts with ICE-linked differentials secure your annual Robusta programme, not just one container.

Concern 04

"Who do I actually talk to after I pay?"

One named export manager from inquiry to Genoa clearance, with a personal WhatsApp line. Milestone updates at QC, fumigation, loading, BL issue and vessel departure. Documents within 24h of loading.

Concern 05

"Is the price on the invoice the price I was quoted?"

Yes. Quotes are locked for 7–15 days; confirmed orders never carry "market moved" surcharges. For programmes, transparent ICE-London-linked formulas with fixed differentials.

Concern 06

"Can I verify traceability for my retail customers?"

Every consignment carries a lot card: estate, GPS, altitude, cultivar, process, harvest date. Estate photos and joint video cuppings available for retail-facing single-origin claims.

Per importatori e torrefazioni italiane

Alstoe India Exports è un esportatore di caffè verde indiano specializzato nelle qualità più richieste dal mercato italiano: Robusta Cherry AB e AA, Kaapi Royale (Robusta lavato), Robusta Parchment AAA, Plantation A e Monsoon Malabar AA. Forniamo caffè crudo all'ingrosso in container FCL da 19,2 tonnellate, con resa CIF Genova, Trieste e La Spezia.

Ogni lotto è accompagnato da certificato ICO, certificato fitosanitario, rapporto di qualità con punteggio SCA, analisi OTA (<5 ppb) e documentazione EUDR completa con geolocalizzazione. Campioni gratuiti da 500 g spediti entro 48 ore; quotazione entro 24 ore. Siamo il partner indiano per importatori di caffè verde e torrefazioni che cercano qualità costante, prezzi trasparenti e comunicazione rapida — anche via WhatsApp.

How To Order · Come Ordinare

From first email to vessel loading in 20–30 days

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Share Requirement

Grade (e.g. Robusta Cherry AB), quantity in MT, destination port, Incoterm.

2

Quote in 24h

CIF Genoa/Trieste or FOB quote with specs, cup-score range and pricing window.

3

Cup the Sample

500g sample couriered free within 48h with Quality Report. Your roaster approves first.

4

Production & QC

14-point QC, OTA & MRL testing, composite sampling, score lock, WhatsApp updates.

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Ship & Clear

Loading at Mangalore/Chennai/Cochin. Full EU + EUDR document set within 24h of BL.

FAQ · Domande Frequenti

Questions Italian coffee importers ask us

Which Indian coffee variety is imported the most into Italy?
Robusta. Italy is Europe's most Robusta-heavy market — roughly 39% of its green coffee imports (about 243,000 tonnes in 2024) — and India is one of its principal Robusta origins. The single most-shipped Indian grade to Italy is Robusta Cherry AB (natural/sun-dried), used for body and crema in classic espresso blends, followed by Robusta Cherry AA, washed Kaapi Royale and Robusta Parchment AAA for premium lines.
What is the MOQ and how much coffee fits in a container?
Standard MOQ is one 20-ft FCL: approximately 18–20 MT, loaded as ~320 jute bags of 60 kg with GrainPro liners. For first-time Italian buyers we can discuss LCL trial lots so you can validate the coffee in your blend before committing to full containers.
Are you EUDR compliant? What exactly do you provide?
Yes — every lot ships EUDR-ready. You receive farm-level geolocation data (GeoJSON polygons), evidence of production on land cultivated before the 31 December 2020 cut-off, legality documentation and a per-shipment compliance statement — everything your Due Diligence Statement requires as the EU operator. Deadlines: 30 December 2026 for medium/large operators, 30 June 2027 for micro and small enterprises.
How long is transit from India to Genoa or Trieste?
Typically 22–28 days via the Suez route from Mangalore, Cochin or Chennai to Genoa, Trieste or La Spezia. Vado Ligure and Salerno can be arranged. From confirmed order, total lead time to vessel loading is 20–30 days for green coffee.
How do you guarantee the container matches the approved sample?
Pre-shipment samples are drawn composite-style from the front, middle and back of the lot — not from a cleaned showcase bag. The SCA cup score is locked in writing with your order confirmation. If the arrival sample in Italy scores significantly below the locked score, we replace the lot or refund.
How is Ochratoxin A (OTA) risk managed for EU customs?
Every consignment includes an OTA test report from an NABL-accredited lab confirming levels below the EU 5 ppb limit. GrainPro hermetic liners inside the jute bags hold moisture at 10–12% through the sea voyage, preventing the moisture spikes that cause mould and OTA formation in transit. Desiccant packs and humidity-logger data are available for extra assurance.
What payment terms do you accept from Italian buyers?
Irrevocable LC at sight (standard for first orders), or 50% TT advance with balance against the Bill of Lading scan. Documents Against Acceptance is available for credit-evaluated repeat buyers. Settlement in EUR or USD. The invoice never changes between order confirmation and BL.
Is your pricing fixed or linked to the London Robusta market?
Both options. Spot quotes are locked for a 7–15 day window. For annual programmes we offer ICE-linked formulas — London Robusta (LCO) for Robusta, NY Arabica (KC) for Arabica — with transparent, fixed differentials, so your buying price moves with the market you already hedge against.
When is the Indian Robusta harvest, and when should Italian buyers book?
Robusta harvest runs January to March; washed Arabica November to February. Fresh-crop contracts are typically negotiated November through March. Monsoon Malabar, produced during the June–September monsoon, reaches market September–November. For guaranteed fresh-crop Cherry AB programmes, we recommend booking December–February.
Can you supply both the Robusta and Arabica components of our blend?
Yes. Alongside Robusta Cherry AB/AA, Kaapi Royale and Parchment AAA, we supply washed Arabica Plantation A/AA, natural Arabica Cherry AA and the specialty grades Monsoon Malabar AA and Mysore Nuggets Extra Bold — so a single container from one origin can carry both sides of an espresso blend, mixed to your ratios.
Siete fornitori di caffè verde indiano per torrefazioni italiane?
Sì. Forniamo caffè verde indiano all'ingrosso — Robusta Cherry AB/AA, Kaapi Royale, Parchment AAA, Plantation A e Monsoon Malabar — a importatori, trader e torrefazioni in tutta Italia, con resa CIF Genova, Trieste e La Spezia, documentazione EUDR completa e campioni gratuiti entro 48 ore. Richiedete una quotazione: rispondiamo entro 24 ore.
Start Your Italy Programme · Richiedi una Quotazione

Source the Robusta your espresso blend deserves

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