The Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT), Ministry of Commerce and Industry, has notified the allocation of 5,841 Metric Tonnes (MT) of sugar for export from India to the European Union (EU) under the Tariff Rate Quota (TRQ) mechanism for the financial year 2026–27, covering the period October 2026 to September 2027.
The allocation has been notified through Public Notice No. 32/2026-2027 dated October 9, 2026, issued in exercise of powers conferred under Paragraph 2.04 of the Foreign Trade Policy (FTP), 2023.
Sugar Exports Under TRQ to Remain ‘Free’ Subject to Prescribed Conditions
As per Notification No. 03/2015-20 dated April 20, 2015, the export of sugar falling under HS Code 17010000 to the European Union under TRQ is classified as ‘Free’, subject to compliance with the conditions specified under the Nature of Restrictions in the said notification.
Accordingly, eligible exporters may undertake sugar exports to the EU against the notified quota, subject to the applicable eligibility criteria, procedural requirements and prescribed conditions.
APEDA Designated as Implementing Agency
The Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA), New Delhi, will operate the notified quota as the designated implementing agency for exports of TRQ items to the European Union.
APEDA will be responsible for administering the quota in accordance with the applicable export policy framework and prescribed procedures.
Certificate of Origin to Be Issued by DGFT, Mumbai
The Public Notice further provides that the Certificate of Origin (CoO), wherever required for preferential export of sugar to the EU, shall be issued by the Additional Director General of Foreign Trade, Mumbai, based on the recommendation of APEDA concerning the eligible exporting entity and the quantity permitted for export.
Other certification requirements, wherever specifically prescribed for sugar exports to the European Union, shall continue to be complied with.
Existing Reporting Requirements to Continue
Exporters will also be required to follow the existing reporting requirements prescribed under Notification No. 03/2015-2020 dated April 20, 2015, read with Notification No. 20/2015-2020 dated September 7, 2015.
The DGFT has clarified that these reporting obligations shall continue to apply to sugar exports undertaken under the notified TRQ arrangement.
Implications for Indian Sugar Exporters
The announcement provides clarity regarding the permitted export quantity of 5,841 MT of sugar to the EU for the quota year 2026–27 and establishes the applicable administrative, certification and reporting framework.
Indian sugar exporters seeking to utilise the quota will need to coordinate with APEDA and comply with the applicable DGFT requirements for obtaining the necessary export documentation and certifications.
Effect of the Public Notice
Through Public Notice No. 32/2026-2027 dated October 9, 2026, the DGFT has formally notified the 5,841 MT sugar export quota for the European Union under TRQ for the period October 2026 to September 2027, while retaining the existing conditions governing preferential exports, certification and reporting.
The Public Notice can be accessed at: https://a2ztaxcorp.net/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/Sugar-EU-Notification-English.pdf
