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France

Europe

India’s exports: 7,102.46 US$ million · 2025-26 · 2024-25: 7,960.06

India’s exports, US$ billion, 2025-26
7.1
India’s imports, US$ billion, 2025-26
8.7

What India sells there

  1. Electrical and electronic goods · HS 85989.45 US$ million
  2. Machinery and mechanical appliances · HS 84810.81 US$ million
  3. Medicines and pharmaceuticals · HS 30635.41 US$ million
  4. Organic chemicals · HS 29408.45 US$ million
  5. Gems and jewellery (diamonds, gold and silver articles) · HS 71370.6 US$ million

Trade agreement

India–EU FTA →No trade agreement in force yet. India–EU FTA talks concluded in January 2026; signing and entry into force are pending. Until then normal EU tariffs apply.

Their import rules

  • EU-wide rules apply: CE marking for regulated products (machinery, electricals, toys, PPE), EU pesticide residue limits (MRLs) for food, and REACH registration for chemicals. Check product-wise requirements on EU Access2Markets.
  • Plants, fruit and vegetables need an Indian phytosanitary certificate; food of animal origin can enter only from EU-listed Indian establishments.
  • Product labelling and consumer safety in France are checked by the DGCCRF; labels and instructions must be in French.
  • Check new SPS (food, plant, animal health) and TBT (product standards) notices for this market on India Trade Portal before you ship.

How to find buyers

  • Register on the Department of Commerce Trade Connect e-platform (trade.gov.in) to get trade enquiries and reach the Indian mission's commerce wing.
  • Join your Export Promotion Council (EPC) and apply for its buyer–seller meets and India pavilions at fairs in this country; MAI scheme support may cover part of the cost.
  • Write to the commerce wing of the Indian embassy or high commission with your product, HS code and catalogue; ask for importer lists and trade enquiries.
  • Maison&Objet in Paris draws home-décor and gift buyers.

Export product guides

Imitation (fashion) jewellery →Leather goods (bags, wallets, belts) →Pharmaceutical formulations (tablets, capsules, injectables) →Essential oils (mint, citronella, sandalwood and others) →Hand tools and cutting tools →

Sources (5)
  1. TradeStat (DGCI&S / Department of Commerce) — Export: country-wise all commodities, 2-digit HS, US$ million, 2025-2026 · 2025-26
  2. TradeStat (DGCI&S / Department of Commerce) — Import: country-wise all commodities, 2-digit HS, US$ million, 2025-2026 · 2025-26
  3. IGOD (Government of India directory) — Indian mission in France · 2026
  4. India Trade Portal — SPS/TBT alerts by market (FIEO, Department of Commerce) · 2026
  5. EU Access2Markets — tariffs and product requirements for exporters to the EU · 2026