10 Best Selling Indian Products in UK: Insights from Shiprocket X
NEW DELHI : India and the UK market share a strong trading relationship that has evolved over the years. India is known for its wide production capabilities and diverse service sectors, which export a wide range of products like pharmaceuticals, textiles, machinery, etc. to the UK and other international markets. As of 2023, India has exported around USD 345 billion to the UK markets, an increase of 11.4% from the previous years. This increase in exports from India to the UK markets reflects that India is one of the largest trading partners of the UK, and both countries are mutually economically dependent on each other. This blog further explains the situation of India’s exports to the UK, the impact of free trade agreements, the best-selling Indian products in the UK, and some strategies that can increase export success.
10 Premier Products Exported to the UK From India
Textiles and apparel
Textiles and apparel are some of the key products exported to the UK from India. In 2023, India exported around INR 554 crores of textiles and apparel to the UK market, which is approximately 20% of India’s total exports
Pharmaceuticals
Pharmaceuticals account for around 6% of India’s total exports to the UK and play an important role in the sector of bilateral trade. In 2023, India’s pharmaceutical exports were valued at approx. INR 4,700 crore
Traditional handicrafts
India is the largest exporter of traditional handicraft items in many countries, including the UK. In 2023, traditional handicraft exports from India to the UK were of significant cultural and economic exchange between the two countries
Machinery and mechanical appliances
The most commonly exported machines and appliances include machinery used in manufacturing, construction, agricultural machinery like tractors and harvesters, construction appliances like cranes and excavators, textile machinery, medical equipment like surgical tools, diagnostic tools, etc
Gems and jewellery
India exported gems and jewellery worth around INR 2,337 crore to the UK in 2023, which is approximately 10% of the total export value. The UK market has a high demand for high-quality Indian diamonds, gold jewellery, and precious gems and stones. In recent years, India has become one of the leading and most promising exporters of gems and jewellery worldwide
Organic chemicals
Organic chemicals like pharmaceutical intermediates, agrochemicals, fragrances, flavours, dyes, pigments, etc. will contribute approximately INR 3,470 crores to India’s earnings from exports to the UK in 2023
Leather products
India’s leather products exports to the UK in 2023 were valued at around INR 4,700 crores, which is 5–7% of the total export portfolio. Indian leather products meet the demands of the UK market to deliver high-quality, fashionable, and durable leather products like leather footwear, jackets, coats, handbags, furniture, luggage, skirts, trousers, belts, gloves, etc
Food products
India exports various food products to the UK market, including spices, tea, coffee, pickles, ready-to-eat meals, rice, wheat, lentils, cumin, beans, etc. In 2023, India’s exports of food products were around INR 120 crore, which is a notable portion of India’s total exports to the UK
Mineral fuels and oils
Mineral fuels and oils are significant exports from India to the UK, meeting the energy needs of the UK economy. Mineral fuels and oils like crude oil, refined petroleum, coal, coke, natural gas, liquefied natural gas, compressed natural gas, etc. are mainly exported to the UK market from India
Plastics
India exports a variety of plastic products to the UK, like polyethylene, polystyrene, plastic packaging bags, bottles, containers, household goods, utensils, toys, automated parts, industrial components, etc. In 2023, India’s exports of plastics and plastic products to the UK were worth INR 1500 crore
The export and import relationship between India and the UK complements both countries with economic strengths. With exports ranging from high-quality textiles to pharmaceuticals, handicrafts, etc., India meets the diverse needs of consumers in the UK market. The free trade agreement has further helped both countries by reducing trade barriers and promoting investments. Platforms like ShiprocketX have also helped Indian exporters streamline their processes of exporting with efficient shipments.
Source : Shiprocket