Trade snapshot
- Currency
- Euro (EUR)
Top Indian exports to Italy
| Product group | Value (US$ bn, CY2025) |
|---|---|
| Iron & steel | 1.21 |
| Electrical equipment | 0.89 |
| Machinery | 0.71 |
| Organic chemicals | 0.47 |
| Vehicles/auto parts | 0.39 |
| Coffee, tea & spices | 0.33 |
| Articles of iron/steel | 0.27 |
| Aluminium | 0.25 |
HS-chapter level, UN Comtrade calendar-year data.
What India imports from Italy
| Product group | Value (US$ bn, CY2025) |
|---|---|
| Machinery | 2.51 |
| Electrical equipment | 0.44 |
| Organic chemicals | 0.39 |
| Gems/precious metals | 0.38 |
| Articles of iron/steel | 0.27 |
| Optical/medical instruments | 0.26 |
Regulators and import rules in Italy
Key bodies: Agenzia delle Dogane e dei Monopoli (ADM) + 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; Ministero della Salute (USMAF border health posts, food); AIFA (pharma); ICQRF (agri-food quality).
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 Italy
Main ports and entry points: Genoa; La Spezia; Gioia Tauro (transhipment); Naples; Trieste; Venice; Livorno. Air: MXP
Indian community
251,049 (NRI 171,429 + PIO 79,620; large Punjabi agricultural workforce) [S6]
Products we import from Italy
Frequently asked questions
How much does India export to Italy?
US$7.73 bn in FY2024-25 (DGCI&S quick estimates), led by iron & steel, electrical equipment, machinery.
Does India have a free trade agreement with Italy?
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 Italy?
Typically 15–20 d to Genoa/La Spezia via Suez (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 Italy?
Agenzia delle Dogane e dei Monopoli (ADM) + 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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