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Export to the UK from India with Amazon Global Selling

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

It takes less than 15 minutes to register.

Why export to the UK?

International trade between India and the United Kingdom goes way back in history, and over the years, import and exports between the countries have grown steadily. The two countries are also discussing a UK-India Free Trade Agreement, which can further strengthen exports¹. India is one of the world’s leading producers and exporters of a range of essential goods including jewellery, electronics, textiles, and medicinal products.

Trends in exports from India to the UK

7^th

India is the 7th largest exporting partner to the UK².

$10 billion

India’s exports to the UK in 2022–23 (April-February)³.

$166.70 billion

The UK e-commerce market’s projected reach in 2023⁴.

Top reasons to export to the UK from India

Top export destination

The United Kingdom is one of India’s top export destinations with a growing demand for international products. Did you know that 74% of Amazon customers use Amazon to discover new products or brands?

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 the UK is hassle-free.

Amazon’s international sale events

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

3,400+

Products sold per minute in Amazon European marketplaces in 2020¹⁴

Documents required to export to the UK from India

To export from India to the UK, some of the documents that you need to obtain are:

LUT (Letter of Undertaking)
Customs declaration
Commercial Invoice cum Packing List
Export license
Weight certificate
Certificate of Origin
Shipping bill or Airway bill
Letter of Credit or Purchase Order
Temporary shipment certificate/ ATA CARNET
Certificates of Inspection (if applicable)
Customs entry
Other product-specific documents (if applicable)

How to export to the UK with Amazon Global Selling?

Starting an e-commerce exports business is easy and hassle-free with Amazon. Once you register to sell on Amazon UK, you also get access to other European marketplaces – Germany, France, Spain, Italy, the Netherlands, and Sweden. Below are the steps you can follow to start exporting:

Decide what to sell

Choosing what products to export from India to the UK is a crucial step. It is important to understand product demand and plan your business goals. Amazon facilitates export of 30+ product categories including home textiles, garments, spices, jewellery, and leather goods that can be exported from India to the UK.

Register and create a seller account

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

Know more about registration

List your products

Once registered, you can list your products after selecting your cost and fee structure. To list, you need product SKU details (e.g., UPC, barcode, EAN) and product information (model number, features, expiry date, size, etc.).

Learn how to list products

Ship your products and fulfill orders

Exporters can choose between handling their own shipping (Merchant Fulfilled Network or MFN) or they can opt for Fulfillment by Amazon (FBA). This 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+ Content and Brand Registry to grow your business.

How much does it cost to sell in the UK?

Amazon Global Selling allows you to choose a suitable export cost plan from India to the UK, 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 the UK.

Explore the webinar calendar here

Frequently Asked Questions

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

How can I start exporting to the UK?

An export business requires a simple but specific process at every step to ensure safe and hassle-free export of goods. Below is the process of exporting to the UK with Amazon:

1. Register your business with Amazon Global Selling.
2. List your products on Amazon UK.
3. When a customer places an order, ship your products.

Do I need to pay VAT to export to the UK?

From January 1, 2021, all goods exported to the United Kingdom are subject to VAT, regardless of the value of the commodities included in the shipment⁹.

What can I export to the UK from India?

Some of the products you can export from India to the UK are:
• Fresh vegetables and other consumables like spices, tea, coffee
• Home textile and décor
• Leather products
• Apparel and jewellery
• Beauty and personal care

What are the top countries exporting to the UK?

Some of the top exporting countries of the UK are the US, Germany, Switzerland, Netherlands, Ireland, India, France, China, Belgium, Italy and Spain¹⁰.

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Sources:

1. https://www.gov.uk/government/news/joint-outcome-statement-uk-india-round-six-fta-negotiations
2. https://tradestat.commerce.gov.in/eidb/ecntq.asp
3. https://oec.world/en/profile/country/ind/#historical-data
4. https://www.statista.com/outlook/dmo/ecommerce/united-kingdom
5. https://pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=1841477
6. https://oec.world/en/profile/bilateral-country/ind/partner/gbr
7. https://tradingeconomics.com/india/exports/united-kingdom
8. https://www.niti.gov.in/sites/default/files/2022-03/Final_EPI_Report_25032022.pdf
9. https://www.gov.uk/guidance/vat-on-goods-exported-from-the-uk-notice-703
10. https://www.gov.uk/guidance/vat-exports-dispatches-and-supplying-goods-abroad
11. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_the_largest_trading_partners_of_United_Kingdom
12. https://oec.world/en/profile/bilateral-country/ind/partner/gbr#:~:text=Historical%20Data&text=In%202020%2C%20India%20exported%20%247.75B%20to%20United%20Kingdom.,-The%20main%20products
13. https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/1124325/india-trade-and-investment-factsheet-2022-12-19.pdf
14 https://sell.amazon.co.uk/programmes/sell-across-europe