Trade snapshot
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Top Indian exports to France
| Product group | Value (US$ bn, CY2025) |
|---|---|
| Electrical equipment | 0.98 |
| Machinery | 0.83 |
| Pharmaceuticals | 0.6 |
| Organic chemicals | 0.44 |
| Gems & jewellery | 0.37 |
| Woven apparel | 0.35 |
| Aircraft parts | 0.34 |
| Optical/medical instruments | 0.29 |
HS-chapter level, UN Comtrade calendar-year data.
What India imports from France
| Product group | Value (US$ bn, CY2025) |
|---|---|
| Aircraft | 2.75 |
| Machinery | 1.29 |
| Electrical equipment | 0.71 |
| Optical/medical instruments | 0.36 |
| Plastics | 0.27 |
| Iron & steel | 0.26 |
Regulators and import rules in France
Key bodies: French Customs (DGDDI) + 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; DGCCRF & DGAL (food, consumer goods, SIVEP border posts); ANSM (pharma); French-language labelling (Loi Toubon).
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 France
Main ports and entry points: Le Havre (HAROPA); Marseille-Fos; Dunkirk. Air: CDG
Indian community
109,000 (PIO 90,000 + NRI 19,000; excludes Réunion/overseas departments if counted separately) [S6]
Products we supply to France
Products we import from France
Frequently asked questions
How much does India export to France?
US$7.96 bn in FY2024-25 (DGCI&S quick estimates), led by electrical equipment, machinery, pharmaceuticals.
Does India have a free trade agreement with France?
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 France?
Typically 20–25 d to Le Havre; 15–20 d to Marseille-Fos (ASSUMPTION — this file's analyst estimate, not in 06 §F.2: typical liner schedules) days at sea (estimate), depending on port pair and routing.
Which authorities regulate imports in France?
French Customs (DGDDI) + 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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