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India exported $8.1B to South Korea in FY2024 (+5.6% YoY growth). Access 10,000+ GSTIN + IEC verified Indian exporters via diipl. We verify your sourcing requirement and schedule a direct meeting with the ideal Indian manufacturer. No brokers, no shell traders, no guessing game with strangers on listing platforms.

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India to South Korea Trade Data (FY2024)

Source: DGFT / Ministry of Commerce public statistics

India Exports

$8.1B

India Imports

$18.4B

Trade Balance

-$10.3B

YoY Growth

+5.6%

Top Indian Exports to South Korea

ProductValue (USD)
Petroleum Products$2.4B
Aluminium$1.1B
Seafood$0.6B
Chemicals$0.5B
Textiles$0.4B

Key Facts

India-Korea CEPA since 2010 — tariff reductions on 85% of trade lines

South Korea is India's 6th largest FDI source ($6.2B cumulative)

Samsung, Hyundai, LG, Kia — major Korean manufacturers in India

India-Korea semiconductor partnership under discussion

How Korean buyers source from India via diipl

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Frequently asked questions: India to South Korea trade

What does India export to South Korea?▾
India's top exports to South Korea include petroleum products ($2.4B), aluminium ($1.1B), seafood ($0.6B), chemicals ($0.5B), and textiles ($0.4B). Under CEPA, 85% of trade lines benefit from reduced tariffs.
What is the India-Korea CEPA?▾
The India-Korea Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (since 2010) provides preferential tariffs on 85% of traded goods. Korean importers benefit from reduced duties on Indian raw materials, seafood, and manufactured goods.
How can Korean companies source raw materials from India?▾
Register on diipl as an international buyer. Indian MSMEs are key suppliers of aluminium, steel intermediates, chemicals, and agricultural products to Korean manufacturers. Our platform connects you with GSTIN-verified suppliers for direct procurement.
What quality standards does Korea require?▾
Key Korean standards: KC Mark (consumer goods), KS (Korean Industrial Standards), MFDS approval (food/pharma), and KCC certification (electronics). Indian exporters targeting Korea typically hold ISO certifications and product-specific Korean approvals.
What is the shipping time from India to South Korea?▾
Sea freight from Indian East Coast (Chennai, Vizag) to Busan takes 12-16 days. From West Coast (Mumbai) it takes 16-20 days. Air freight takes 7-8 hours. Busan is the world's 7th busiest container port with efficient customs processing.

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