Freight Rates India to Europe | FCL Shipping & Transit Times
Europe's imports from India in 2024 were about US$78.5B. Direct sailings like India → Europe can be as low as 18–30 days. Get live prices, schedules and documents.
Total trade
US$78.5B
Europe imports from India, 2024 (UN Comtrade/DGCIS)
Two-way trade
US$145.2B
Two-way trade 2024/25
Typical transit
18–30 days
Direct services ~18–25d; Transshipment up to ~30d.
Port throughput
15.3M TEU
Rotterdam handles 15.3M+ TEU annually. Europe's largest port. Hamburg handles 8.5M+ TEU, Antwerp 12M+ TEU.
Trade Snapshot: India → Europe
Updated: 2025-12-08
Top Commodities Traded (India → Europe)
From DGCI&S / analysis briefs & sector reports
Pharmaceutical Products (HS-30)
Generic medicines, APIs, pharmaceutical formulations. India is major supplier. US$18.2B (2024).
Textiles & Apparel (HS-50-63)
Garments, home textiles, fabrics. Major export category. US$12.5B (2024).
Machinery & Capital Goods (HS-84)
Industrial machinery, equipment, automation systems, capital goods. US$15.8B (2024).
Organic Chemicals (HS-29)
Chemical products, pharmaceutical intermediates, specialty chemicals. US$9.2B (2024).
Major Ports & Transit Benchmarks
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Origins (India):
Destinations (Europe):
Carriers:
| Port Pair | Service | Transit | Cut-off (typ.) | Free Days | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nhava Sheva → Rotterdam | Direct / T/S | 18–25 days | VGM D-2 / CY D-1 | 14–21 | |
| Mundra → Hamburg | Direct / T/S | 20–27 days | VGM D-2 / CY D-1 | 14–21 | |
| Chennai → Antwerp | Transshipment | 22–30 days | VGM D-2 / CY D-1 | 14–21 |
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- Contract rates ↓ ~3–8% as tenor ↑.
- Each extra free day can ↑ all-in by ~USD 4–6.
- Peak windows: pre-CNY (Jan–Feb), back-to-school (Aug–Sep).
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