Trade Overview
India–Seychelles — Private Island Luxury Supply
Seychelles has the world's most exclusive concentration of private island luxury resorts. India is the closest large textile-exporting country — at 10–14 days, it's Seychelles's most efficient certified linen source. GOTS organic certification is often contractually required by eco-certified private island properties.
10–14 days — closest major certified linen source to Seychelles
Six Senses Zil Pasyon, Fregate Island, North Island — private island market
700–900 GSM spec — world's highest hotel linen GSM requirements
GOTS organic certification contractual for eco-certified private islands
Port Victoria (Mahé) — single deep-water port entry; island distribution after
Transit Time
10–14 days
Cochin → Port Victoria, Mahé
GSM Spec
700–900 GSM
World's highest resort GSM requirement
Market
Private Islands
Fregate, North Island, Denis, Alphonse
Capabilities
Our Seychelles Export Capabilities
Private Island Ultra-Luxury Grade
700–900 GSM pure Egyptian cotton for Fregate Island Private, North Island Lodge, Denis Private Island — the world's most exclusive island accommodation.
GOTS Eco-Certified Supply
GOTS organic cotton certification required by eco-certified private islands (Fregate, North Island, Denis — all GOTS and sustainability certified properties).
10–14 Day Indian Ocean Route
Cochin → Port Victoria, Mahé — one of India's fastest Indian Ocean routes. Seychelles is due west across the Indian Ocean from Kerala.
Mahé Distribution to Outer Islands
Port Victoria (Mahé) → Praslin (15 min air / 1 hr ferry), private islands (Twin Otter charter). Resort islands manage own final-mile logistics.
Large Format Beach Towels
Oversized 100×200cm beach towels for private island sunbeds and overwater villas. Chlorine-resistant pool collection for resort pools.
Six Senses Zil Pasyon Grade
800 GSM+ plush Egyptian cotton for Six Senses Zil Pasyon (Félicité Island) — one of the world's most exclusive island spas.
Logistics
Shipping to Seychelles
Port of Departure
Cochin (COK)
Kerala, India
Port Victoria
10–14 days
Mahé Island — Seychelles only deep port
Air Freight
4–6 days
SEZ Seychelles International Airport
Incoterms
FOB · CIF
Standard terms available
Compliance
Compliance for Seychelles Importers
Seychelles Import Duty
Seychelles Revenue Commission (SRC) Customs handles clearance at Port Victoria. Hotel textile HS 6302 import rates vary — confirm applicable rate with your Seychelles customs agent (Victoria, Mahé Island).
Seychelles VAT (15%)
Seychelles applies 15% VAT on domestic supply. Import duty applies at entry. Hotel companies registered in Seychelles may have specific VAT treatment for resort hospitality goods.
GOTS for Eco-Certified Resorts
Fregate Island Private (Seychelles' original eco-certified private island), North Island Lodge, and Denis Private Island contractually require GOTS or equivalent organic certification for all textile procurement.
Port Victoria Customs
Port Victoria (Eden Island container terminal) is Seychelles' only deep-water container port. All sea freight enters Seychelles via Mahé Island. Island-to-island forward distribution by domestic boat or air.
Origin Documentation
Standard commercial documents for Seychelles: Commercial invoice, packing list, bill of lading, certificate of origin (India). Insurance certificate if CIF. Some resorts require GOTS chain-of-custody certificate.
FAQ
FAQ for Seychelles Resort Buyers
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10–14 days from Kerala. GOTS certified for eco-private islands. Fregate and North Island grade. Quotation within 24 hours.
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