Source Products from India
to United Kingdom

In FY25-26, India's top exports to the UK are machinery & mechanical equipment ($2.2B), apparel & made-ups ($1.8B), electrical & electronics ($1.3B), base metals & metal products ($1.2B), and pharmaceuticals ($0.8B). Total Indian exports to the UK were $13.4B (down 7.6% YoY), with an India-UK FTA under negotiation that is expected to reduce tariffs on key goods. diipl tracks which categories UK buyers are actively importing so each introduction is a verified buyer, not a cold contact.

India and the UK are actively negotiating a comprehensive FTA (started Jan 2022). The agreement is expected to reduce tariffs on key goods including textiles, food, and engineering products. Currently, most goods face UK Global Tariff rates.

Register free on diipl as an international buyer. Post your requirements and our team matches you with GSTIN-verified Indian MSME exporters. We handle supplier verification, and our catalog managers facilitate introductions and meetings.

Depending on the product: CE marking (being replaced by UKCA), REACH compliance for chemicals, BRC certification for food products, ISO standards for engineering goods, and GMP for pharmaceuticals. diipl's verified exporters list their certifications on profile.

Sea freight takes 18-25 days from Indian ports (Mumbai/JNPT, Chennai) to UK ports (Felixstowe, Southampton). Air freight takes 2-3 days. Post-Brexit, UK customs requires separate declarations from the EU, so plan for additional time for clearance.