India has officially notified the export of 5,841 metric tonnes (MT) of sugar to the European Union (EU) for the 2025–26 period under the tariff-rate quota (TRQ) system. The Director General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) issued a public notice confirming the allocation, which will be effective from October 2025 to September 2026.
Under the TRQ system, a limited volume of goods can be exported at reduced or zero tariff rates. When the approved quota is reached, greater customs taxes apply to additional exports. Sugar exported under this quota will receive preferential tariff rates when entering the EU market.
According to the DGFT, the Additional Director General of Foreign Trade in Mumbai will issue the Certificate of Origin required to receive preferential treatment. This will be done on the recommendation of the Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA). APEDA will determine the eligibility of entities and the quantity for export.
APEDA, as the designated implementing agency, will be in charge of managing the quota’s execution. It will ensure that only approved exporters ship sugar under the TRQ scheme to the EU. This step demonstrates India’s disciplined and rule-based approach to agricultural exports and trade partnerships.
