Trade Overview
India–Greece - The EU's Fastest Sea Route
Greece benefits from the EU's shortest India ocean transit - 18–22 days via Piraeus. COSCO-operated Piraeus Port handles 5.5 million TEUs annually. Greek island luxury resorts (Santorini caldera hotels, Mykonos beach clubs) are among the world's premium hospitality buyers.
18–22 days - EU's shortest India sea transit (via Piraeus)
Piraeus: EU's largest port by some measures - COSCO operated
Greek islands: ferry distribution from Piraeus to all islands
Santorini, Mykonos: highest ADR resort market in Europe
White-on-white aesthetic - Egyptian cotton dominant product
Import Duty
12%
EU MFN on HS 6302 (no India-EU FTA)
Transit Time
18–22 days
EU's fastest India sea route via Piraeus
Island Distribution
4–24 hrs
Ferry from Piraeus to Santorini/Mykonos
Capabilities
Our Greece Export Capabilities
Santorini / Mykonos Grade
600–700 GSM Egyptian cotton in white-on-white aesthetic for Canaves Oia, Bill & Coo, Katikies, Andronis, and Cavo Tagoo Santorini.
OEKO-TEX on Request
Both certifications required by Greek island resort buyers and Athens 5-star hotels (Hotel Grande Bretagne, King George, Electra Palace).
18–22 Day Piraeus Transit
EU's fastest India sea freight route. COSCO-operated Piraeus handles direct vessel calls from Indian ports weekly.
Aegean Island Ferry Distribution
Piraeus → Santorini (8 hrs), Mykonos (5 hrs), Crete (9 hrs), Rhodes (18 hrs) via established Greek island ferry cargo networks.
Greek Language Labels
EU Textile Regulation Greek (ελληνικά) fibre content labels on request. ΦΠΑ import documentation compliant.
White-on-White Collection
Pure white Egyptian cotton towels and bed linen - the signature aesthetic of Aegean island luxury hospitality.
Logistics
Shipping to Greece
Port of Departure
Cochin (COK)
Kerala, India
Piraeus Port
18–22 days
EU's closest major port to India
Island Ferry
4–24 hours
Piraeus to Santorini / Mykonos / Crete
Incoterms
FOB · CIF
Standard terms available
Compliance
Compliance for Greek Importers
Greece applies EU customs rules via Piraeus. Key notes for Greek hotel linen buyers.
EU MFN Duty (12%)
HS 6302 cotton hotel textiles from India: 12% EU MFN. Greek ΦΠΑ (VAT) 24% standard rate applies additionally. AADE (Independent Authority for Public Revenue) handles Greek customs.
Greek/EU Textile Labelling
EU Regulation 1007/2011/EU. Greek (ελληνικά) fibre content labels available on request for Greek-market hotel linen.
Greek ΦΠΑ VAT (24%)
Standard Greek VAT rate of 24% applies on CIF + duty value. Greek-registered importers (AFM/VAT registered) can recover input ΦΠΑ.
COSCO Piraeus Port Procedures
COSCO-operated Piraeus has modern, efficient container terminals (PCT and PPA). Pre-arrival customs filing (ICS2) required for EU imports from India.
Island Resort Customs Notes
Greek island hotels in certain free-zone areas (some Aegean islands, Canary-equivalent zones) may have reduced VAT rates - confirm with your Greek customs agent.
From order to arrival
How your order reaches Greece
Every order sails from Kerala. Here is the sea leg, then the whole order step by step.
Sails from
Cochin or Vizhinjam, Kerala
Sea time
14–18 days via Suez
Arrives at
Piraeus (Athens) · Thessaloniki
Order to arrival in Greece
8-13 weeks
59-91 days. Customs clearance is extra.
Production
30-45 days
What happens
Yarn, weaving, dyeing, cutting and stitching run in specialist units. We check the shade against your approved sample.
What you get or do
You get progress photos on request.
Payment: 50% advance, 50% on production completion (before dispatch). Tap a stage for details.
FAQ
FAQ for Greek Buyers
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