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Top Indian exports to Ireland
| Product group | Value (US$ bn, CY2025) |
|---|---|
| Organic chemicals/APIs | 0.2 |
| Machinery | 0.2 |
| Knit apparel | 0.05 |
| Rubber products | 0.05 |
| Electrical equipment | 0.04 |
| Articles of iron/steel | 0.03 |
| Optical/medical instruments | 0.03 |
| Pharmaceuticals | 0.03 |
HS-chapter level, UN Comtrade calendar-year data.
What India imports from Ireland
| Product group | Value (US$ bn, CY2025) |
|---|---|
| Optical/medical instruments | 0.31 |
| Pharmaceuticals | 0.3 |
| Machinery | 0.15 |
| Electrical equipment | 0.09 |
| Plastics | 0.06 |
| Wood pulp | 0.06 |
Regulators and import rules in Ireland
Key bodies: Revenue Customs (AIS/AES) + 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; FSAI & DAFM (food, plant, animal; BCP Dublin Port); HPRA (medicines/devices); NSAI (standards); CCPC (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 Ireland
Main ports and entry points: Dublin Port; Cork (Ringaskiddy); Shannon Foynes; Rosslare (ro-ro). Air: DUB, SNN
Indian community
83,000 (NRI 45,000 + PIO 38,000) [S6]
Frequently asked questions
How much does India export to Ireland?
US$0.82 bn in FY2024-25 (DGCI&S quick estimates), led by organic chemicals/apis, machinery, knit apparel.
Does India have a free trade agreement with Ireland?
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 Ireland?
Typically 25–32 d to Dublin via Rotterdam/Antwerp/UK 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 Ireland?
Revenue Customs (AIS/AES) + 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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