Corridor Overview
A→B Exports
USD 62B
B→A Exports
USD 38B
Trade Balance
India surplus
CAGR (3yr)
8.2%
Incoterm
CIF/DAP
Currency
USD / EUR
India and the EU together represent 1.8 billion people and USD 21 trillion in GDP. The corridor is defined by high-value manufactured goods (pharma, engineering), IT and professional services, and fast-growing sectors (green energy, fintech, electric vehicles). India-EU FTA ratification will transfo
Top Verticals — This Corridor
Live Corridor Intelligence · April 2026
Data last updated: April 2026
Bilateral Trade Volume
USD 135.0B
FTA Status
negotiations
Sea Transit Time
22 days
Corridor Risks
EU regulatory compliance burden
CE marking, REACH, EU GMP, CPR require significant upfront investment
Mitigation: Pre-certify before market entry. AJG SOP-backed compliance pathway.
CBAM impact on steel/cement
EUR 65–83/tonne CO₂ equivalent adds to landed cost
Mitigation: Target non-CBAM verticals. For CBAM sectors: develop green steel/cement pathway.
FAQ — India-EU Trade Corridor
Q: How long does sea freight take from India to EU?
16–22 days from Indian major ports (Mundra/JNPT) to Rotterdam/Hamburg/Antwerp depending on route and service.
Q: What is the main advantage of the India-EU corridor for Indian pharma?
EU is the world's second largest pharmaceutical market. Indian pharma already holds 8.9% EU import share. India-EU FTA will eliminate the 0–6.5% remaining MFN duties — delivering EUR 130M+ annual duty saving for the sector.
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