Germany

What India sells there

1. Electrical and electronic goods · HS 851,794.47 US$ million
2. Machinery and mechanical appliances · HS 841,463.83 US$ million
3. Vehicles and auto parts · HS 87786.81 US$ million
4. Organic chemicals · HS 29765.21 US$ million
5. Knitted garments · HS 61531.07 US$ million

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.
• Food and consumer product safety in Germany is coordinated by the Federal Office of Consumer Protection and Food Safety (BVL) and state authorities; product labels must be in German.
• Check new SPS (food, plant, animal health) and TBT (product standards) notices for this market on India Trade Portal before you ship.

Export product guides

Coffee →Dehydrated and processed vegetables (onion flakes, garlic powder) →Processed fruits, pulp and juices →Readymade garments (cotton) →Home textiles (bed, bath, kitchen and table linen) →Handmade carpets, rugs and durries →Leather footwear →Leather goods (bags, wallets, belts) →AYUSH and herbal products →Organic chemicals and intermediates →Essential oils (mint, citronella, sandalwood and others) →Plastic articles (moulded and extruded goods) →Rubber products (moulded parts, hoses, belts) →Iron and steel products (fasteners, castings, fabricated items) →Auto components →Hand tools and cutting tools →Pumps (water, submersible and industrial) →Electrical machinery: wires, cables and transformers →Medical and surgical instruments and devices →Furniture (wood, metal and cane) →Sports goods (cricket, football, fitness) →Toys →