Trade snapshot
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Top Indian exports to United Kingdom
| Product group | Value (US$ bn, CY2025) |
|---|---|
| Machinery | 2.27 |
| Electrical equipment | 1.41 |
| Mineral fuels | 0.86 |
| Woven apparel | 0.79 |
| Pharmaceuticals | 0.78 |
| Gems & jewellery | 0.75 |
| Knit apparel | 0.69 |
| Iron & steel | 0.48 |
HS-chapter level, UN Comtrade calendar-year data.
What India imports from United Kingdom
| Product group | Value (US$ bn, CY2025) |
|---|---|
| Machinery | 0.9 |
| Gems/precious metals | 0.84 |
| Aluminium | 0.6 |
| Beverages/spirits incl. Scotch | 0.49 |
| Electrical equipment | 0.49 |
| Optical/medical instruments | 0.43 |
Regulators and import rules in United Kingdom
Key bodies: HMRC (customs, CDS, EORI); DEFRA/APHA — IPAFFS pre-notification under the Border Target Operating Model for animal products, high-risk food/feed of non-animal origin and plants [S16]; FSA/FSS (food); OPSS (UKCA/CE marking, product safety); MHRA (medicines/devices); HSE (UK REACH); Trading Standards (labelling).
General import documentation
| Requirement | Regulator | Document |
|---|---|---|
| Tariff preference | HMRC / DBT | UK-India CETA (in force 15 Jul 2026) or DCTS until 15 Jul 2028; proofs not interchangeable |
General guidance; confirm with your customs broker.
Shipping from India to United Kingdom
Jawaharlal Nehru Port (Nhava Sheva) → Felixstowe / London Gateway: 20-26 via Suez; 30-37 via Cape days typical. IPAFFS pre-notification for SPS goods; CETA preference from 15 Jul 2026
Main ports and entry points: Felixstowe; Southampton (DP World); London Gateway; Tilbury; Liverpool; Immingham. Air: LHR, EMA, STN
Indian community
1,282,836 (PIO 913,836 + NRI 369,000) [S6]
Cities in United Kingdom
Products we supply to United Kingdom
Frequently asked questions
How much does India export to United Kingdom?
US$14.55 bn in FY2024-25 (DGCI&S quick estimates), led by machinery, electrical equipment, mineral fuels.
Does India have a free trade agreement with United Kingdom?
India–UK Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) signed 24 Jul 2025, in force 15 Jul 2026 (duty-free on ~99% of Indian export lines by value; staged UK tariff cuts on Scotch, cars, etc.) [S7][S8]. Note S10/Chambers guides pre-date entry into force — rely on S7/S8; India stays in UK DCTS until 15 Jul 2028 but DCTS and CETA proofs of origin are not interchangeable [06 §C.5]
How long is shipping from India to United Kingdom?
Typically 20–26 d to Felixstowe/London Gateway via Suez; 30–37 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 United Kingdom?
HMRC (customs, CDS, EORI); DEFRA/APHA — IPAFFS pre-notification under the Border Target Operating Model for animal products, high-risk food/feed of non-animal origin and plants [S16]; FSA/FSS (food); OPSS (UKCA/CE marking, product safety); MHRA (medicines/devices).
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