Are you seeing the benefit of the UK-India Free Trade Agreement?

The UK-India Free Trade Agreement is live. Whether you actively import from; export to, or are considering India as a new market, Woodland Group can help you maximise the opportunities created by trade between the UK and India.

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Are you seeing the benefit of the UK-India Free Trade Agreement?

  • The UK-India Free Trade Agreement is now in force, with benefits applying from today, 15 July 2026.
  • 99% of Indian exports to the UK now enter duty-free, covering sectors such as textiles, footwear, jewellery and marine products.
  • India has removed or reduced tariffs on 90% of tariff lines for UK goods, covering 92% of current UK exports to India. 64% of tariff lines are duty-free from today, rising to 85% within 10 years.
  • Bilateral trade is forecast to rise by £25.5bn a year by 2040, according to UK government estimates.
  • The agreement creates new opportunities for UK businesses in both directions: as exporters, importers and sourcing markets.
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Why Woodland Group for UK-India Trade

Woodland Group combines established UK-India trade experience with multimodal capability, carrier access and practical digital tools to help customers manage shipments between the two markets with confidence.

  • Market-leading UK-India air volume statistics, giving Woodland Group strong market visibility and operational experience.
  • Established India network across key gateways and regional markets.
  • Full air, ocean FCL and ocean LCL capability in both directions, supporting the right balance of cost, speed and reliability.
  • In-house customs and origin documentation support to help customers apply FTA requirements correctly.
  • Competitive pricing supported by volume, carrier relationships and flexible routing options.
  • Services with major ocean and air carriers connecting the two markets, providing schedule choice and service flexibility.
  • Online tracking, quoting and reporting tools to improve shipment visibility, decision-making and performance review.
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Our UK-India Services

  • UK → India Air Export: established daily consolidation services into India, supported by Woodland Group’s own screening and handling gateway at LHR for reliable, time-sensitive airfreight movements.
  • India → UK Air Import: fast, reliable air import services from India into the UK, combining major carrier access, competitive pricing, customs expertise, online visibility and onward delivery for time-sensitive supply chains.
  • India → UK Ocean Import (FCL & LCL): weekly LCL consolidation and a full range of FCL, customs clearance and delivery services, helping UK businesses manage cost-effective sourcing from India.
  • UK → India Ocean Export (FCL & LCL): weekly direct and indirect LCL services to India, supported by FCL contracts across major carriers and routing options for flexible ocean export planning.
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Industries we support across UK-India trade

The FTA is creating new opportunities across multiple sectors. We support businesses with tailored logistics solutions for both imports and exports.

  • Print, Publishing & Media: Specialist support for publishing and media supply chains.
  • Textiles, Apparel & Homeware: India as a key sourcing market for UK importers.
  • Whisky, Spirits & Premium Food & Beverage: Reduced tariffs creating new export opportunities.
  • Machinery, Industrial & Engineering: Supporting India's growing manufacturing and infrastructure sectors.
  • Aerospace & Automotive Components: Time-sensitive logistics for high-value components.
  • Pharmaceuticals & Medical Devices: Secure sourcing and export solutions.
  • Chemicals & Specialty Materials: Supporting growing UK–India manufacturing trade.
  • Engineered Goods & Industrial Components: Efficient sourcing and export solutions.
  • Retail & E-commerce Goods: Scalable sourcing and fulfilment solutions.

FTA Readiness Checklist

The UK-India Free Trade Agreement creates opportunities in both directions, but the value will depend on how well businesses review their commodities, duty position, origin evidence and mode choices.

Download our FTA Readiness Checklist for seven practical questions to help your team assess how the agreement could support your supply chain, whether you currently import or export, or are considering India as a new market.

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Talk to a UK-India Specialist

Not sure how the UK–India Free Trade Agreement could impact your business? Our UK–India specialists can help you review your supply chain, understand the opportunities and identify the most effective logistics solution.