ODOP Producer–Buyer Hub (Cyprus Edition)

India’s One District One Product (ODOP) connects Cyprus buyers with distinctive district-made goods—from handlooms and handicrafts to specialty agri and processed foods. This hub helps you discover, comply, and connect.

Mapping of Importable ODOP Products into Cyprus 

Concept Note of ODOP

Quick start for Cyprus buyers

1. Explore ODOP products:
   ODOP (Govt. of India): https://www.india.gov.in/spotlight/one-district-one-product-odop
   Invest India – ODOP: https://www.investindia.gov.in/one-district-one-product

2. Check EU/Cyprus import rules (tariffs, labels, SPS, docs):
   Access2Markets (EU): https://trade.ec.europa.eu/access-to-markets/en/home
   Guide – Import goods: https://trade.ec.europa.eu/access-to-markets/en/content/guide-import-goods
   Cyprus Customs & Excise (MoF): https://www.mof.gov.cy/mof/customs/customs.nsf/index_en/index_en
   Cyprus Customs (gov.cy): https://www.gov.cy/mof/en/customs-excise-department

3. Contact HCI Nicosia for supplier matchmaking/B2B:
   Email: pic.nicosia@mea.gov.in

Priority product clusters for Cyprus (with India contacts)

• Spices & masalas — Spices Board India: https://www.indianspices.com/
  Exporter Directory: https://www.spicesboard.in/directory/tis/TraderSearch.php

• Tea (Darjeeling/Assam/Nilgiri & blends) — Tea Board India: https://www.teaboard.gov.in/

• Coffee (Araku/Coorg/Chikmagalur) — Coffee Board of India: https://coffeeboard.gov.in/

• Coir & natural fibre (mats, rugs, geo-textiles) — Coir Board: https://coirboard.gov.in/

• Handicrafts — EPCH: https://www.epch.in/
  Handlooms — Development Commissioner (Handlooms): https://handlooms.nic.in/
  Textile testing/quality — Textiles Committee: https://textilescommittee.nic.in/

• Carpets & floor coverings — CEPC: https://www.cepc.co.in/

• Processed foods, honey, organics, RTE — APEDA: https://apeda.gov.in/
  Exporter Directory: https://apeda.gov.in/exporter-directory

EU/Cyprus import basics (at a glance)

• Tariffs, rules of origin, labelling & SPS:
  Access2Markets guide: https://trade.ec.europa.eu/access-to-markets/en/content/guide-import-goods

• Cyprus entry procedures & prohibitions:
  Cyprus Customs & Excise (MoF): https://www.mof.gov.cy/mof/customs/customs.nsf/index_en/index_en

Tip: Ask suppliers to share HS codes and recent test reports up-front to speed customs clearance.

GI-tagged highlights (quality with provenance)

• GI Search (IP India): https://search.ipindia.gov.in/GIRPublic/

• Registered GI List (PDF):
  https://ipindia.gov.in/IPIndiaAdmin/writereaddata/Portal/Images/pdf/Registered_GI_of_India_31-12-2024.pdf

For Indian producers (export-ready checklist)

• Apply for IEC (mandatory): DGFT — https://www.dgft.gov.in/

• Join your EPC/Board:
  APEDA: https://apeda.gov.in/ • EPCH: https://www.epch.in/ • CEPC: https://www.cepc.co.in/ •
  Spices Board: https://www.indianspices.com/ • Tea Board: https://www.teaboard.gov.in/ • Coir Board: https://coirboard.gov.in/

• Food exporters: FSSAI “Exports Only” references — https://fssai.gov.in/cms/exports-only.php

Partner & support links in Cyprus

• Cyprus Customs & Excise: https://www.mof.gov.cy/mof/customs/customs.nsf/index_en/index_en

• Trade Service, Ministry of Energy, Commerce & Industry: https://www.trade.gov.cy/en/

• Invest Cyprus: https://www.investcyprus.org.cy/

• Cyprus Chamber of Commerce & Industry (CCCI): https://ccci.org.cy/

Contact (ODOP @ HCI Nicosia)

pic.nicosia@mea.gov.in

High Commission of India, Nicosia
No. 3, Indira Gandhi Street, Montparnasse Hill, P.O. Box 25544, Engomi-2413, Nicosia, Cyprus
Tel: +357-22351741 / +357-22351170 • Emergency: +357-99613791
Website: https://www.hcinicosia.gov.in/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/IndiainCyprus/
X (Twitter): https://x.com/HCI_Nicosia
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@hci_nicosia