Export to UK from India and import from UK

Export to UK from India or import from UK: IEC code, RCMC, LUT, certificate of origin, India-UK Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement, top products with FY 2025-26 values.

Official sources checked: 2 Oct 2026

India's exports to UK

US$ 13,444 million

FY 2025-26, -7.6% on 2024-25

India's imports from UK

US$ 11,667 million

FY 2025-26, +35.9% on 2024-25

Agreement

India-UK Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement

India-UK CETA in force since 15 July 2026

India-UK CETA in force since 15 July 2026.

In FY 2025-26, the largest groups of Indian exports to UK were machinery and mechanical appliances (US$ 2,221 million), electrical machinery and electronics (US$ 1,287 million), woven garments (US$ 806 million). The largest groups of imports from UK were pearls, gems, precious metals and jewellery (US$ 5,470 million), machinery and mechanical appliances (US$ 1,357 million), electrical machinery and electronics (US$ 722 million). All figures are from TradeStat.

Trade agreement and certificate of origin

India-UK Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA). In force from 15 July 2026.

Under the CETA, DGFT's Handbook of Procedures says certificates of origin may also be obtained on the basis of a self-declaration by the exporter, in addition to a certificate from an authorised agency. A preferential certificate from an agency costs ₹600.

PIB: India-UK CETA to enter into force on 15 July 2026 PIB: India-UK CETA comes into force

What matters on the Indian side

PIB describes the CETA as providing zero-duty access on about 99% of India's exports to the UK. Whether your product line gets it depends on the tariff schedule, so check the line in the agreement text on the Department of Commerce site before you quote.
PIB also says small consignments under £1,000 need no origin documentation.
Garment, gem, pharmaceutical and engineering exporters keep their RCMC current with their councils, which advise members on rules of origin.

What India exports to UK

The ten largest HS chapters by value in FY 2025-26. The last column shows the usual India-side registrations for that product group.

HS chapter	2024-25 (US$ million)	2025-26 (US$ million)	Change	Share of India's exports to UK	India-side approvals
84: Machinery and mechanical appliances	1,769.3	2,220.5	+25.5%	16.5%	EEPC India
85: Electrical machinery and electronics	2,142.9	1,286.9	-39.9%	9.6%	EEPC India, ESC, TEPC, DGFT policy lines
62: Woven garments	772.7	805.7	+4.3%	6.0%	AEPC, ISEPC, WWEPC
30: Pharmaceutical products	780.9	792.6	+1.5%	5.9%	Pharmexcil, DGFT policy lines
71: Pearls, gems, precious metals and jewellery	982.6	716.3	-27.1%	5.3%	GJEPC
61: Knitted garments	659.9	693.9	+5.1%	5.2%	AEPC, WWEPC
27: Mineral fuels and oils	1,320.6	641.0	-51.5%	4.8%	FIEO, DGFT policy lines
72: Iron and steel	527.0	566.7	+7.5%	4.2%	EEPC India
87: Vehicles	260.6	434.6	+66.8%	3.2%	EEPC India, DGFT policy lines
73: Iron and steel articles	345.5	331.0	-4.2%	2.5%	EEPC India

Trade values are in US$ million for the financial year 2025-26 (April 2025 to March 2026), as published by TradeStat, Department of Commerce (data from DGCI&S) and fetched on 2026-10-02. They can be revised later. Shares and changes are calculated from those figures. Year-on-year change compares 2025-26 with 2024-25.

What India imports from UK

The ten largest HS chapters by value in FY 2025-26, with the approvals an Indian importer usually needs. Policy details for each chapter are in our chapter guide.

HS chapter	2024-25 (US$ million)	2025-26 (US$ million)	Change	Share of India's imports from UK	India-side approvals
71: Pearls, gems, precious metals and jewellery	2,382.6	5,469.7	+129.6%	46.9%	DGFT policy lines
84: Machinery and mechanical appliances	1,621.6	1,356.8	-16.3%	11.6%	BIS (check list), DGFT policy lines
85: Electrical machinery and electronics	632.9	721.5	+14.0%	6.2%	BIS registration, WPC ETA, Legal Metrology (if packed), DGFT policy lines
22: Beverages, spirits and vinegar	357.7	411.5	+15.0%	3.5%	FSSAI, Legal Metrology (if packed), DGFT policy lines
76: Aluminium	383.4	404.9	+5.6%	3.5%	DGFT policy lines
90: Optical, medical and measuring instruments	373.1	381.1	+2.1%	3.3%	CDSCO (medical devices), BIS (check list), DGFT policy lines
72: Iron and steel	432.7	377.5	-12.8%	3.2%	BIS (check list), DGFT policy lines
87: Vehicles	230.8	249.5	+8.1%	2.1%	BIS (check list), DGFT policy lines
47: Wood pulp and waste paper	146.7	238.6	+62.6%	2.0%	IEC only
74: Copper	186.7	206.4	+10.5%	1.8%	DGFT policy lines

To export from India to UK

IEC code (₹500)
AD code on ICEGATE
RCMC from the council for your product
GST LUT
Certificate of origin (₹200 or ₹600)
Product certificates such as phytosanitary

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To import into India from UK

IEC code (₹500)
Check the product's policy on DGFT
Product approvals: FSSAI, BIS, CDSCO, Legal Metrology, WPC
Bill of Entry on ICEGATE, customs duty and IGST

Read the full import guide

Official links for UK

GOV.UK: import goods into the UK: official import and customs information of UK
High Commission of India, London: trade and commerce information from the Indian mission
TradeStat: Indian trade data

We do not state UK's duties or fees. Check them on the UK government portals above or ask your buyer.

Common questions

When did the India-UK CETA start?

PIB announced on 17 June 2026 that it would enter into force on 15 July 2026, and later reported consignments flagged off after it came into force.

Can I self-certify origin for the UK?

Yes. DGFT's Handbook of Procedures says that under India-UK CETA a certificate of origin may be obtained on the basis of the exporter's self-declaration, in addition to certificates from authorised agencies.

What does India export most to UK?

In FY 2025-26 the largest groups were machinery and mechanical appliances (US$ 2,221 million), electrical machinery and electronics (US$ 1,287 million), woven garments (US$ 806 million), according to TradeStat.

What does India import most from UK?

In FY 2025-26 the largest groups were pearls, gems, precious metals and jewellery (US$ 5,470 million), machinery and mechanical appliances (US$ 1,357 million), electrical machinery and electronics (US$ 722 million), according to TradeStat.

Which licences do I need to export to UK from India?

An IEC, an AD code on ICEGATE, an RCMC from the council for your product, a GST LUT, and a certificate of origin if the buyer needs one.

How much did India trade with UK in 2025-26?

Exports were US$ 13,444.2 million and imports were US$ 11,666.7 million, according to TradeStat.

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