Trade snapshot
- Currency
- South Korean won (KRW)
Top Indian exports to South Korea
| Product group | Value (US$ bn, CY2025) |
|---|---|
| Machinery | 1.01 |
| Petroleum products | 0.92 |
| Organic chemicals | 0.64 |
| Aluminium | 0.51 |
| Iron & steel | 0.37 |
| Lead | 0.34 |
| Copper | 0.29 |
| Gems & jewellery | 0.18 |
HS-chapter level, UN Comtrade calendar-year data.
What India imports from South Korea
| Product group | Value (US$ bn, CY2025) |
|---|---|
| Electrical/electronic equipment | 6.97 |
| Iron & steel | 2.74 |
| Machinery | 2.4 |
| Plastics | 2.13 |
| Petroleum products | 1.41 |
| Organic chemicals | 1.19 |
Regulators and import rules in South Korea
Key bodies: Korea Customs Service (UNI-PASS); MFDS (food importer registration, import declaration, Korean labelling; drugs/cosmetics/devices); APQA (plant & animal quarantine); KATS — KC certification (electrical, consumer goods); Ministry of Environment (K-REACH); KOTRA for buyer matching.
Shipping from India to South Korea
Main ports and entry points: Busan (world top-10 container port); Incheon; Gwangyang; Pyeongtaek. Air: ICN
Indian community
18,474 (NRI 17,995 + PIO 479) [S6]
Frequently asked questions
How much does India export to South Korea?
US$5.82 bn in FY2024-25 (DGCI&S quick estimates), led by machinery, petroleum products, organic chemicals.
Does India have a free trade agreement with South Korea?
India–Korea CEPA in force 1 Jan 2010 (upgrade negotiations — 12th round May 2026) [S7]
How long is shipping from India to South Korea?
Typically 16–22 d to Busan via Singapore (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 South Korea?
Korea Customs Service (UNI-PASS); MFDS (food importer registration, import declaration, Korean labelling; drugs/cosmetics/devices); APQA (plant & animal quarantine); KATS — KC certification (electrical, consumer goods).
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