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Export to Germany from India with Amazon Global Selling

Sell and export products to Germany from India with Amazon Global Selling. Register with simple steps and start exporting without any hassle.

Why export to Germany?

Trade relations with Germany have played a key role in India’s economic growth and development. With a trade history that spans more than 500 years, Germany is one of India’s largest trading partners in Europe and worldwide¹. With e-commerce exports, you can sell in Germany easily without having to set up a physical store or warehouse.

Trends in exports from India to Germany

$9.2 billion

India’s exports to Germany in 2022-23 (April-February) stood $9.2 billion².

$125.50 billion

Revenue in Germany’s e-commerce market is projected to reach $125.50 billion in 2023³.

83.9%

User penetration in Germany is expected to hit 83.9% by 2027.

Top reasons to export to Germany from India

A logistics hub

Germany’s geographical location is a major hub for delivery efficiency helping you sell across Europe.

Amazon’s tools for easy exports

Focus on your business and let Amazon help you with international shipping and logistics. With Amazon FBA, exporting from India to Germany is hassle-free.

Amazon’s international sale events

Increase sales by selling in Germany and participating in Amazon events like Prime Day, Christmas, Black Friday and Cyber Monday.

3,400+

Products sold per minute in Amazon European marketplaces in 2020⁴.

Documents required to export to Germany from India

Some of the documents required to export from India to Germany are:

Importer Exporter Code (IEC)
Shipping bills
Commercial Invoice and Packing List
Terminal Handling Receipt
Certificate of Origin
Certificates of Inspection (if applicable)
Bill of Lading
Other product-specific documents (if applicable)

How to export to Germany with Amazon Global Selling?

Starting an e-commerce exports business is easy and hassle-free with Amazon. Below are the steps you can follow to start exporting:

Decide what to sell

Choosing what products to export from India to Germany is a crucial step. It is important to understand product demand and plan your business goals. Amazon facilitates export of 30+ product categories that can be exported from India to Germany.

Register and create a seller account

You can register and create your Amazon global seller account by submitting a few KYC documents and credit card details.

Know more about registration

List your products

Once registered, list your products. You need to have SKU details and other product information (model number, size, expiry date, etc.).

Learn how to list products

Ship your products and fulfill orders

Fulfillment by Amazon (FBA) allows safe and easy shipping of export products by facilitating pickup, storage, delivery and customer care services.

Learn more about fulfillment

Receive payments and grow your business

Receive payments in your currency in a hassle-free way with Amazon Global Selling. You can use international solutions and tools like Amazon Advertising, A Plus Content and Brand Registry to grow your business.

How much does it cost to sell in Germany?

Amazon Global Selling allows you to choose a suitable export cost plan from India to Europe, as per your business goals.

Understand the Amazon fee structure here

Expert support for global expansion

Webinars and educational videos to help your learn how to export from India to Germany and rest of Europe.

Explore the webinar calendar here

Frequently Asked Questions

Get answers to the frequently asked questions about selling in Germany.

What can I export to Germany?

Home and kitchen accessories, beauty, Ayurveda, health and personal care, electronics, and leather products are some of the categories you can export to Germany.

Do I need an export license to ship to Germany?

Export documents and licenses depend on the product category, shipping mode and a few other factors.

What is the most selling product in Germany?

Some of the bestselling products in Germany are apparel, books, beauty, Ayurveda, health and personal care, electronics, and leather products.

What are the top countries exporting to Germany?

Along with India, some of the other countries exporting to Germany are France, the Netherlands, Switzerland, Italy, Poland, the UK, and Spain⁵.

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Sources:

1. https://india.diplo.de/in-en/themen/wirtschaft/economic-relations/1991398
2. https://tradestat.commerce.gov.in/eidb/ecntq.asp
3. https://www.statista.com/outlook/dmo/ecommerce/germany
4. https://sell.amazon.co.uk/programmes/sell-across-europe
5. https://oec.world/en/profile/bilateral-country/deu/partner/ind#:~:text=B%20in%202020.-,In%202020%2C%20India%20exported%20%248.8B%20to%20Germany.,and%20Broadcasting%20Equipment%20(%24293M).
6. https://www.hqts.com/import-and-export-trade-between-india-and-germany/
7. https://connect2india.com/global/export-to-germany
8. https://pib.gov.in/newsite/printrelease.aspx?relid=116935