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SUMMARY:India - UK - Europe Buyer-Seller Meet
DESCRIPTION:The Trade Promotion Council of India (TPCI) is pleased to announce the India–UK Buyer Seller Meet (BSM)\, bringing together leading Indian food & beverage (F&B) exporters and prominent UK importers\, distributors\, and retail chains. This high-powered B2B engagement comes at a historic moment — following the finalisation of the India–UK Free Trade Agreement (FTA) on October 1\, 2025. \nWith the UK recognised as a premium\, high-value\, and trend-sensitive market\, the FTA ushers in a new era of bilateral trade relations\, offering duty-free access for most major Indian F&B exports and phased tariff reductions on UK’s premium products. \nWhy Participate India – UK – Europe Buyer Seller Meet?\n\nMaximise FTA advantages: Cereals\, spices\, tea\, coffee\, seafood\, and processed foods now enjoy zero-duty access to the UK.\nTap into high-growth niches: Ethnic\, organic\, plant-based\, health-oriented\, and ready-to-eat segments are in rising demand.\nConnect with premium buyers: Engage directly with UK-based importers\, modern trade chains\, and specialty retailers.\nStrengthen competitiveness: Leverage simplified rules of origin\, faster approvals\, and reduced compliance costs.\n\nIndia–UK F&B Trade Snapshot\n\nIndia’s F&B exports to UK (2019–2024): Grew from US$ 690.4 million to US$ 966.1 million (CAGR 6.9%).\nTop exports:\n\nCereals (21% share) – US$ 203.7 million\nTea\, coffee\, spices – US$ 164.8 million\nMarine products – US$ 106.7 million\nReady-to-eat foods & condiments – US$ 88.6 million\nVegetables\, roots & tubers – US$ 76.1 million\nFruit & nut preparations – US$ 72.1 million\n\n\nIndia’s F&B imports from UK (2024): US$ 367 million\, with 92% from alcoholic beverages (whisky\, gin\, etc.).\n\nIndia–Europe F&B Trade Snapshot (2019–2024)\n\nExport Growth: India’s food & beverage exports to Europe rose from US $ 4.4 billion (2019) to US $ 6.13 billion (2024)\, achieving a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of approximately 6%. \nTop Export Categories in 2024:\n\nCoffee\, Tea & Spices – US $ 1.30 billion (21% share)\nFish & Aquatic Products – US $ 1.17 billion (19% share)\nCereals – US $ 547 million (9% share)\nOilseeds & Seeds – US $ 461 million (8% share)\nFruits & Nuts – US $ 451 million (7% share)\nEdible Fats & Oils – US $ 385 million (6% share)\nMiscellaneous Edible Preparations – US $ 380 million (6% share)\nProcessed Fruits & Vegetables – US $ 358 million (6% share)\n\n\n\nOpportunities Post-FTA\n\nZero tariffs on Indian cereals\, spices\, tea\, coffee\, seafood\, and processed food exports.\nScope to expand in millets\, frozen ready-to-cook\, organic\, and sustainably packaged products.\nRising UK demand for plant-based\, healthy\, and premium ethnic offerings.\nPhased tariff cuts on UK premium alcoholic beverages from 150% to 40% over 10 years\, opening possibilities for joint ventures and distribution partnerships.\n\nEvent Highlights\n\nFormat: One-on-one pre-scheduled B2B meetings.\nParticipants: Leading Indian F&B exporters & top UK buyers.\nObjective: Facilitate trade partnerships\, joint ventures\, and long-term supply arrangements.\nCoverage: Grains\, spices\, tea & coffee\, bakery & confectionery\, seafood\, processed foods\, beverages\, ready-to-eat\, health foods\, ethnic sweets & snacks\, and more.\n\nB2B Meeting Schedule \n\n\n\n\nDate\nEvent\n\n\n\n\n1 October 2025\nBSM at London\, UK\n\n\n4 October 2025\nBSM at Cologne\, Germany\n\n\n\n\n\nParticipation Charges\n\n\n\n\nPackage\nCost (per person)\nInclusions\n\n\n\n\nDelegate Package – United Kingdom & Germany\n(London & Cologne)\nTPCI Members: ₹2\,50\,000 + 18% GST\nNon-Members: ₹3\,20\,000 + 18% GST\n\n\nB2B Meetings Only\nLuncheon during business hours on BSM days\nVisa facilitation for UK & Germany\nVisa Fee Excluded\n\n\n\n\nOnly BSM – London\, UK\nTPCI Members: ₹1\,50\,000 + 18% GST\nNon-Members: ₹2\,30\,000 + 18% GST\n\n\nB2B Meetings Only\nLuncheon during business hours on BSM day\nVisa Fee Excluded\n\n\n\n\nOnly BSM – Cologne\, Germany\nTPCI Members: ₹1\,25\,000 + 18% GST\nNon-Members: ₹1\,85\,000 + 18% GST\n\n\nB2B Meetings Only\nLuncheon during business hours on BSM day\nVisa Assistance (if applied before deadline)\nVisa Fee Excluded\n\n\n\n\n\n\nNotes\n\nValid IEC is mandatory.\nOne person per company at subsidized price is allowed.\nMember subsidy is on a first-come-first-serve basis.\nB2B meetings only (no exhibition space included).\nLuncheon included during business hours on BSM days.\nVisa facilitation/assistance provided — visa fee excluded.\n\nApplication & Payment\nPlease apply with the duly filled form attached along with the DD/Cheque of the complete amount in favour of “Trade Promotion Council of India” payable at New Delhi to secure the subsidized rate.\n\nLast date to apply: 20 August 2025.\n\nJoin Us\nBe part of a landmark trade engagement at India – UK Buyer Seller Meet that combines the strengths of India’s diverse and competitive F&B sector with the UK’s sophisticated consumer market. This BSM is your opportunity to expand market share\, build strong business relationships\, and unlock the full potential of the India–UK FTA. \nFor Registration contact us at:\nBHANU K VASHISHTHADirectorM: (91) 9205883423E: bhanu.v@tpci.in
URL:https://www.tpci.in/eventdefault/india-uk-buyer-seller-meet/
CATEGORIES:B2B Meet,Food & Agri
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