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IMPORT FROM BRAZIL · TURKEY

Import coir from Brazil to Turkey

Updated 2026-09-18

Natural coir pith and coir fibre from dry Brazilian husk, by the full 40' HC, FCA or FOB Pecém. Counter-seasonal to India, with 0% import duty on coir pith.

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Port of Pecem, Ceara, Brazil - container terminal
18–28 days
Transit time, Pecem to Mersin via Mediterranean transshipment
Carrier schedules 2026
0% duty
Customs duty on coir pith entering Turkey (GTIP 1404.90.00.99.19)
Turkish tariff schedule
40' HC
One full container per order, FCA or FOB Pecém
Freight quoted per booking
No Suez
Atlantic–Mediterranean route avoids the Suez Canal and Red Sea
APM Terminals Pecem
SHIPPING ROUTE

Pecem to Mersin, via the Mediterranean

The route from Brazil to Turkey is an Atlantic crossing to the Western Mediterranean, then eastward to Mersin. No Suez Canal, no Red Sea chokepoint.

PECEM BRAZIL TRANSSHIPMENT ALGECIRAS / VALENCIA / GIOIA TAURO MERSIN TURKEY ~6-10 DAYS ~12-18 DAYS
✓ Atlantic–Mediterranean route: no Suez Canal, no Red Sea passage
✓ Freight is quoted per booking through our forwarder
✓ Pecem is the Brazilian port closest to Europe and the Mediterranean
Container ship in the Suez Canal - Brazil-Turkey route avoids this chokepoint
The Brazil–Turkey coir route is an Atlantic–Mediterranean crossing. It does not pass through the Suez Canal or the Red Sea.
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS

What Carve ships to Turkey

Coir pith, coir fiber and husk chips from mature dry coconut husk, mechanically processed without chemicals. Each value in the specification is stated with its test method.

ParameterSpecification
ProductCoir pith (coco peat), coir fiber, husk chips
GradeGrades: Natural (unwashed, no additives), from our plant in Paraipaba, Ceará. Buyers who need a lower EC wash or buffer the pith at their end. Tell us your crop, your EC method and target, your volume per month and your port.
FormatCoir pith loose in 100 L bags, sold by volume; coir fibre in pressed bales, sold by weight
Container loadingOne full 40' HC; volume confirmed with the quotation
PackagingISPM-15 treated pallets, shrink-wrapped
PhytosanitaryCertificate issued by MAPA/Vigiagro at Pecem
Screened coir pith from dry coconut husk, Ceará
Screened coir pith from dry coconut husk at our yard in Ceará.
WHY BRAZIL

Advantages for Turkish importers

Brazil is a counter-seasonal, Atlantic-route alternative to traditional Asian coir supply.

Counter-seasonal supply
Brazil's coconut harvest peaks September to February, when India and Sri Lanka face monsoon constraints (southwest monsoon June–September, Tamil Nadu northeast monsoon October–December). This means continuous supply year-round when both origins are combined.
FUNCEME · India Meteorological Department
No Suez Canal risk
The Atlantic–Mediterranean route from Pecem to Mersin does not pass through the Suez Canal or the Red Sea. Zero geopolitical chokepoint exposure on the supply chain.
APM Terminals Pecem
Freight per booking
We quote freight to Mersin per booking through our forwarder, as CFR or CIF on request.
Carve
Shorter or equivalent transit
18–28 days from Pecem to Mersin, vs 20–27 days from India via the Suez Canal (when available) or 35+ days via the Cape of Good Hope.
Carrier schedules 2026
Supply chain diversification
Reduce single-origin dependence on Asian suppliers. A second continent of supply protects against monsoon delays, port congestion, or geopolitical disruption on the India–Turkey corridor.
Dry husk processing
Brazilian coconut husk is not retted in brackish lagoons. The raw material carries less sodium and chloride, requiring fewer wash cycles to reach low EC. The result is a cleaner starting substrate.
Raviv, Lieth & Bar-Tal (2019), Soilless Culture, ch. 8
Coconut palms in Paraipaba, Ceara, Brazil - source of dry husk for coir
Coconut palms at Lagoinha, Paraipaba, Ceara. The dry season runs June to December, when India's monsoon slows drying.
Greenhouse tomatoes on coir substrate - Almeria growing region
Mediterranean greenhouse production on coir substrate. Turkey's growing greenhouse sector uses coir for tomatoes, peppers and cucumbers.
TRADE TERMS

Customs, documents and payment

Coir enters Turkey under GTIP 1404.90.00.99.19 with 0% customs duty. KDV (VAT) of 20% applies and is recoverable for registered businesses.

Required documents
  • Commercial invoice
  • Packing list
  • Bill of lading (B/L)
  • Phytosanitary certificate issued by MAPA/Vigiagro at Pecem
  • Fumigation certificate
  • Certificate of origin
  • ISPM-15 pallet treatment certificate
Payment and Incoterms
  • Incoterms: FCA or FOB Port of Pecém, Ceará, Brazil
  • CFR or CIF available on request through our freight forwarder
  • Payment: advance with balance against B/L copy
  • Established buyers: documents against payment (D/P) through banks
  • Larger recurring contracts: letter of credit
Customs entry
  • GTIP: 1404.90.00.99.19
  • Customs duty: 0%
  • KDV (VAT): 20% (recoverable for businesses)

The importer's customs broker should confirm the tariff classification for each shipment. Tariff data as of September 2026.

FAQ

Questions Turkish importers ask before a first order

What is the transit time from Brazil to Turkey?

18 to 28 days from the Port of Pecem to Mersin, via Mediterranean transshipment at Algeciras, Valencia or Gioia Tauro. The route is an Atlantic–Mediterranean crossing and does not pass through the Suez Canal or the Red Sea.

Is there import duty on coir entering Turkey?

Coir pith is classified under GTIP 1404.90.00.99.19 with 0% customs duty. KDV (VAT) of 20% applies and is recoverable for registered businesses. The importer's customs broker should confirm the classification for each shipment.

Which coir pith grades do you ship?

Grades: Natural (unwashed, no additives), from our plant in Paraipaba, Ceará. Buyers who need a lower EC wash or buffer the pith at their end. Tell us your crop, your EC method and target, your volume per month and your port.

Why is Brazilian coir less salty than Indian coir?

In many Asian producing regions, the husk is retted (soaked) in brackish lagoons before fiber is extracted, which raises sodium and chloride levels in the pith. Brazilian husk is dried in the sun and processed mechanically without retting. The result is a lower baseline salt content and fewer wash cycles needed to reach low EC.

Can we receive a sample before ordering?

Each value in our specification is stated with its test method, so your laboratory can repeat it. Independent inspection at stuffing can be arranged at Pecém.

Which products are available?

Natural coir pith (coco peat) loose in 100 L bags, coir fibre in pressed bales, and coir mix (pith and fibre blended in a ratio defined with the buyer). Husk chips are made to order.

What are the payment terms for a first container?

Terms are agreed per order. The standard structure for a first order is an advance with the balance against the bill of lading copy. Documents against payment (D/P) for established relationships, or letter of credit for larger recurring contracts.

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