Export from India: Guide on how to export products from India

Starting an export business requires an understanding of compliance, logistics, and global marketplaces. Here's a guide for you.

Global demand for Indian products is on the rise, and ecommerce marketplaces are making it easier than ever for Indian businesses to reach customers worldwide. Today, you can expand into global markets without large upfront costs, manage cross-border logistics with platform support, and tap into ready demand for your products. Use this guide to understand the essentials of exporting from India through ecommerce.

How to start an export business from India?

Step 1: Set up your business

Set up your business with PAN, GST, IEC, and other relevant export registrations to start exporting internationally.

Step 2: Prepare your product

Select export-ready products, price them competitively, and ensure packaging, labeling, and compliance meet global standards.

Step 3: Find international buyers

Identify and connect with global buyers through ecommerce export programs like Amazon Global Selling, or B2B platforms, trade fairs, export councils, and online marketplaces.

Step 4: Handle shipping and customs

Choose the right logistics partner so your products can clear customs with ease. Track shipments using reliable freight and warehousing solutions.

Ready to start exporting from India?

Documents required to export from India

Here are some key documents required to export from India:

Importer Exporter Code (IEC)

The Importer Exporter Code is a 10-digit unique identification number issued by the Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT), Government of India. It enables exporters to access various incentive schemes and tax benefits, such as exemption from GST on exported goods and services when filing a Letter of Undertaking (LUT).

Authorized Dealer (AD) code

An AD Code is a 14-digit code, which is given by the bank where the exporter maintains a business current account. This code, printed with the bank letterhead, can be obtained after the exporter has registered for an IEC by the DGFT. It has lifetime validity.

Letter of Undertaking (LUT)

Letter of undertaking (LUT) allows exporters to export goods or services without paying Integrated Goods and Services Tax (IGST). Exporters can generate an LUT annually on the GST portal and share it with their logistics partner for shipping bill generation. Without an LUT, exporters must pay IGST upfront and seek refunds later when filing returns.

Importer of Record (IOR)

An Importer of Record (IOR) is responsible for ensuring that all exported products comply with legal and customs requirements of the country they are being imported into. An IOR is responsible for ensuring inspection and valuation of goods, and filing duties, taxes and other relevant documents.

How to export from India with Amazon Global Selling: Step-by-step guide

Step 1: Create your selling account

Create an Amazon seller account on Seller Central to reach customers across 18+ Amazon global marketplaces.

Step 2: List your products

Once registered, list your products on Amazon global marketplaces. Use the latest tools and expert support to make your listings more visible to customers.

Step 3: Ship and deliver globally

Choose to manage your own logistics through Merchant Fulfilled Network (MFN) or get expert support from Amazon to store, pack, ship, and deliver internationally with Fulfillment by Amazon (FBA). If you are an FBA seller and opt for Amazon SEND, partnered carriers will handle customs clearance for you.

Step 4: Receive payments and grow your business

Receive payment in INR directly in your bank account, and use tools like Brand Registry and Amazon ads to grow your business.

New Seller Incentives

Get started with $50,000 in incentives

Ready to sell with Amazon? As a new seller, you can take advantage of a series of incentives.

10% back on your first $50,000 in branded sales, then 5% back through your first year until you reach $1,000,000

$200 credit towards fulfillment costs when you use Amazon Global Selling SEND

$400 credit for inbound placement costs

Free storage and customer returns with auto-enrollment in the FBA New Selection program

$50 credit to create Sponsored Products or Sponsored Brands ads

*This offer is limited to selling on Amazon US, UK, France, Italy, Spain, or Germany marketplaces.
Terms and conditions apply.

Why export from India through Amazon Global Selling?

$20 billion

Amazon has enabled hundreds of thousands of sellers to surpass $20 billion in cumulative ecommerce exports from India between 2015 and 2025.

750+ million

Indian exporters have sold 750+ million product units to customers across Amazon global marketplaces.

$80 billion

Amazon is committed to enabling $80 billion in cumulative ecommerce exports from India by 2030

200,000+ sellers

Since 2015, Amazon Global Selling has registered 200,000+ exporters across 18+ Amazon global marketplaces.

Source: Amazon data from 2015 till 2025.

Top Amazon marketplaces for Indian exporters

The US

The UK

Canada

France

Germany

Italy

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Frequently Asked Questions

1. Where can I export my products from India via Amazon?

With Amazon Global Selling, you can sell on 18+ Amazon international marketplaces and reach hundreds of millions of customers across the world. Some of the top international marketplaces for Indian exporters include:

1. The US
2. The UK
3. Germany
4. Canada
5. France
6. Italy
7. Spain

2. What export products can I sell on Amazon's global marketplaces?

An Indian exporter can sell a range of products on Amazon across multiple product categories. Some of the top product categories sold by Indian exporters are:

1. Health and personal care
2. Apparel
3. Home
4. Toys
5. Furniture

3. What are the export documents required to sell internationally?

To export from India, sellers have to obtain certain export documents and comply with regulations. Export documents and compliance depend on the product category, country of origin, and destination country.