Trade snapshot
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- Danish krone (DKK)
Top Indian exports to Denmark
| Product group | Value (US$ bn, CY2025) |
|---|---|
| Woven apparel | 0.15 |
| Iron & steel | 0.12 |
| Machinery | 0.07 |
| Knit apparel | 0.06 |
| Leather goods | 0.06 |
| Electrical equipment | 0.05 |
| Made-up textiles | 0.05 |
| Pharmaceuticals | 0.05 |
HS-chapter level, UN Comtrade calendar-year data.
What India imports from Denmark
| Product group | Value (US$ bn, CY2025) |
|---|---|
| Pharmaceuticals (0.27 — Novo Nordisk etc.) | — |
| Machinery | 0.17 |
| Optical/medical instruments | 0.07 |
| Misc chemicals | 0.07 |
| Electrical equipment | 0.07 |
| Ships | 0.05 |
Regulators and import rules in Denmark
Key bodies: Danish Customs (Toldstyrelsen) + EU customs (national authority) + ICS2 pre-arrival; TRACES NT/CHED for SPS goods [S17]; REACH (ECHA) for chemicals; CE marking (product safety); CBAM (steel/aluminium/cement/fertiliser certificates); EUDR for coffee/wood/rubber/leather; EMA + national agency for pharma; RASFF alerts; Fødevarestyrelsen (DVFA — food, plant, animal); Danish Medicines Agency; Danish Safety Technology Authority (product safety).
General import documentation
| Requirement | Regulator | Document |
|---|---|---|
| Tariff preference | European Commission (DG TAXUD/TRADE) | MFN applies (India graduated from GSP 2026-28, Reg. 2025/1909); EU-India FTA concluded 27 Jan 2026 not yet in force |
| Labelling | DG SANTE (Reg. 1169/2011) | Mandatory particulars; 14 allergens; nutrition declaration; language of member state |
General guidance; confirm with your customs broker.
Shipping from India to Denmark
Main ports and entry points: Aarhus (largest container port); Copenhagen (CMP); Fredericia; Esbjerg. Air: CPH
Indian community
22,457 (NRI 18,958 + PIO 3,499) [S6]
Frequently asked questions
How much does India export to Denmark?
US$0.87 bn in FY2024-25 (DGCI&S quick estimates), led by woven apparel, iron & steel, machinery.
Does India have a free trade agreement with Denmark?
EU competence — India–EU FTA concluded 27 Jan 2026, not yet in force [S7][S8]; India graduated from EU GSP for 2026–2028 (Reg. (EU) 2025/1909) so MFN duties apply until the FTA enters into force (expected 2027) [06 §C.4]
How long is shipping from India to Denmark?
Typically 28–35 d to Aarhus/Copenhagen via Hamburg feeder (ASSUMPTION — this file's analyst estimate, not in 06 §F.2) days at sea (estimate), depending on port pair and routing.
Which authorities regulate imports in Denmark?
Danish Customs (Toldstyrelsen) + EU customs (national authority) + ICS2 pre-arrival; TRACES NT/CHED for SPS goods [S17]; REACH (ECHA) for chemicals; CE marking (product safety); CBAM (steel/aluminium/cement/fertiliser certificates).
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