Archive · 24 Jul 2025
India-UK Trade Deal Ushers in New Opportunities for Agri-Exports
India and the UK made a deal to help each other trade goods more easily.
This means Indian farmers and businesses can sell their products, like food and drinks, in the UK without paying extra taxes.
Some products, like fancy drinks from certain areas, will be easier to sell.
While some products get a boost, others like milk and chicken will stay protected.
This is expected to help Indian businesses make more money and increase trade by a lot in the coming years.
India and the UK signed a Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA), enhancing market access for various Indian goods.
The deal grants duty-free access to the UK for many agricultural products, including processed foods and marine products.
India protected key agricultural sectors like dairy and poultry by excluding them from significant tariff reductions.
The agreement is expected to boost Indian agri exports by over 20% in the next three years, with a focus on regional specialties.
Iconic Indian beverages like feni, wines, and toddy will soon have GI protection and access to UK markets.
- Who
- India and the United Kingdom.
- What
- India and the UK signed a trade agreement to boost trade.
- When
- The agreement was signed recently (Thursday).
- Where
- The trade deal involves trade between India and the United Kingdom.
- Why
- To increase trade and benefit both economies by reducing tariffs on goods.
India's Stance
UK's Perspective
Agricultural Sector Protection
India's Stance
Protecting core agricultural sectors like dairy, poultry, and edible oils.
UK's Perspective
Opening up these sectors for greater trade could increase competition and impact domestic producers.
- Agreement Type
- Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA)
- Key Benefit
- Enhanced market access for Indian goods in the UK
- Excluded Sectors
- Dairy, bovine meat, poultry (protected from major tariff reductions)
- Expected Agri Export Growth
- Over 20% in the next three years
- Indian Agri Exports to UK (FY25)
- $785 million
- Marine products duty reduction
- Tariffs reduced to zero on marine products
