Trade snapshot
- Currency
- Canadian dollar (CAD)
Top Indian exports to Canada
| Product group | Value (US$ bn, CY2025) |
|---|---|
| Pharmaceuticals | 0.54 |
| Machinery | 0.35 |
| Gems & jewellery | 0.31 |
| Articles of iron/steel | 0.3 |
| Organic chemicals | 0.24 |
| Electrical equipment | 0.23 |
| Plastics | 0.16 |
| Seafood | 0.16 |
HS-chapter level, UN Comtrade calendar-year data.
What India imports from Canada
| Product group | Value (US$ bn, CY2025) |
|---|---|
| Mineral fuels/coal | 2.29 |
| Gold/precious metals | 0.92 |
| Pulses/lentils | 0.7 |
| Fertilisers/potash | 0.31 |
| Wood pulp | 0.28 |
| Machinery | 0.26 |
Regulators and import rules in Canada
Key bodies: CBSA (customs, CARM); CFIA (Safe Food for Canadians licence, plant/animal, labelling); Health Canada (drugs, NHPs, devices, cosmetics, CCPSA consumer products); Global Affairs Canada (import permits/TRQs); Measurement Canada/bilingual labelling.
Shipping from India to Canada
Jawaharlal Nehru Port (Nhava Sheva) → Montreal: 26-34 via Suez; 34-42 via Cape days typical. Halifax alternative gateway; +1-3 days rail Montreal/Halifax to Toronto; St Lawrence winter restrictions
Main ports and entry points: Vancouver; Montreal; Halifax; Prince Rupert; Toronto (minor). Air: YYZ, YVR, YUL
Indian community
3,247,980 (PIO 1,859,680 + NRI 1,388,300) [S6]
Cities in Canada
Products we supply to Canada
Products we import from Canada
Frequently asked questions
How much does India export to Canada?
US$4.22 bn in FY2024-25 (DGCI&S quick estimates), led by pharmaceuticals, machinery, gems & jewellery.
Does India have a free trade agreement with Canada?
No FTA. India–Canada CEPA negotiations relaunched March 2026 (2nd round May 2026; aim to conclude by end-2026) [S7]. Canada's GPT preferences apply to many Indian goods. CONFLICT: 06 §C.7 says talks 'paused'; S7 (28 Oct 2026) reports relaunch and rounds in 2026 — S7 is newer
How long is shipping from India to Canada?
Typically 26–34 d to Montreal via Suez, 34–42 d via Cape (+1–3 d rail to Toronto) [06 §F.2] — ASSUMPTION (consultant judgement; no carrier schedule fetchable) days at sea (estimate), depending on port pair and routing.
Which authorities regulate imports in Canada?
CBSA (customs, CARM); CFIA (Safe Food for Canadians licence, plant/animal, labelling); Health Canada (drugs, NHPs, devices, cosmetics, CCPSA consumer products); Global Affairs Canada (import permits/TRQs); Measurement Canada/bilingual labelling.
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