Trade snapshot
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Top Indian exports to Germany
| Product group | Value (US$ bn, CY2025) |
|---|---|
| Electrical equipment | 1.76 |
| Machinery | 1.44 |
| Organic chemicals | 0.73 |
| Vehicles/auto parts | 0.7 |
| Knit apparel | 0.53 |
| Articles of iron/steel | 0.51 |
| Pharmaceuticals | 0.42 |
| Woven apparel | 0.38 |
HS-chapter level, UN Comtrade calendar-year data.
What India imports from Germany
| Product group | Value (US$ bn, CY2025) |
|---|---|
| Machinery | 5.53 |
| Aircraft | 2.92 |
| Electrical equipment | 2.06 |
| Optical/medical instruments | 1.83 |
| Vehicles | 1.14 |
| Plastics | 0.86 |
Regulators and import rules in Germany
Key bodies: German Customs (Zoll, ATLAS) + 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; BVL/BfR & Länder food authorities; BfArM (pharma); LFGB food-contact rules.
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 Germany
Jawaharlal Nehru Port (Nhava Sheva) → Hamburg: 21-27 via Suez; 31-38 via Cape days typical. North Europe loop usually Rotterdam-Felixstowe-Hamburg-Antwerp order varies by service
Main ports and entry points: Hamburg; Bremerhaven; Wilhelmshaven; Rhine inland ports (Duisburg) fed from Rotterdam/Antwerp. Air: FRA, LEJ (DHL hub), CGN
Indian community
364,013 (NRI 300,000 + PIO 64,013) [S6]
Cities in Germany
Products we supply to Germany
Products we import from Germany
Frequently asked questions
How much does India export to Germany?
US$10.63 bn in FY2024-25 (DGCI&S quick estimates), led by electrical equipment, machinery, organic chemicals.
Does India have a free trade agreement with Germany?
No bilateral FTA (EU competence). India–EU FTA concluded 27 Jan 2026, signing expected Dec 2026, not yet in force — until then MFN tariffs apply [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 Germany?
Typically 21–27 d to Hamburg via Suez; 31–38 d via Cape [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 Germany?
German Customs (Zoll, ATLAS) + 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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