🇮🇳Importing from Sri Lanka
Importing from Sri Lanka
to India
India and Sri Lanka share a comprehensive free trade agreement (ISFTA) providing preferential duty rates on many goods. India is Sri Lanka's #1 black pepper buyer and a major market for rubber, gems, and natural resources.
Top Sri Lanka Products for Indian Buyers
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Black PepperIndia is Sri Lanka's #1 black pepper export market — primarily for blending and re-export to global markets.
🍃Ceylon TeaPremium Ceylon tea for Indian specialty tea market. GI protection recognised in India.
🔘Natural RubberIndian rubber product manufacturers import premium RSS and pale crepe grades from Sri Lanka.
💎Blue Sapphires & GemsIndian gem traders and cutters purchase rough and semi-finished Ceylon sapphires for cutting and export.
🌿Ceylon CinnamonIndian spice blenders, Ayurvedic product manufacturers, and premium spice exporters.
ISFTA (India-Sri Lanka Free Trade Agreement): In force since 2000, ISFTA provides zero or preferential duty for many Sri Lankan goods imported into India. Check the current negative list (goods excluded from ISFTA) for your product before assuming duty-free access. The Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) — a more comprehensive upgrade — is under negotiation and may expand preferences further.