
Indiaโs cat & dog food imports have increased dramatically โ from USD 25.5 million to USD 69.8M. A 500% increase in a decade and is projected to hit USD 2.20B by 2030

Indiaโs bottled water market was valued at $8.28B in 2025 and is projected to grow to about 13.65 billion by 2030, at a CAGR of 10.5%. India is already importing mineral water from around 20 foreign supplier.

Indiaโs UHT milk market is large and expanding (est. US$7.75bn in 2024. By aligning with FSSAI standards, targeting urban Nich premium channels, and leveraging the evolving UKโIndia FTA framework in one of the worldโs fastest-growing dairy market

In 2023, India imported 14,772,200 litres of Beer made from malt โ despite import duties as high as 100% โ150%. ( Before FTA). Now British beer duties have been slashed to โ50%. This marks a seismic shift in trade โ creating a huge new opportunity for British breweries.

The UKโIndia dropshipping market shows strong growth potential, driven by expanding e-commerce and trade liberalisation. Indiaโs dropshipping sector, valued at USD 10.8 billion in 2024, is projected to reach USD 67.5 billion by 2033 (CAGR ~22.6%). The forthcoming UKโIndia FTA is expected to create smoother cross-border

The United Kingdom (Scotland) is the largest exporter of whisky globally, with exports worth US$8.58 billion in 2023. (Research & Markets) expects the Scotch whisky market to grow from USD 34.41B in 2024 to USD 70.19B by 2032,
In 2023, the UK exported ~$1.84 billion of printed books, brochures etc. globally. India imports textbooks/academic books from the UK.

The UKโs clothing retail around ยฃ57 billion in 2024, with studies indicating that 17โ20% of fashion inventory remains unsold, driving a substantial clearance opportunity. Consequently, the end-of-season clothing stockin the UK is estimated at ยฃ4.5โยฃ6.8 billion annually, or approximately ยฃ2.2โยฃ3.4 billion per season.
In 2022 the UK population aged 65 years and over was around 12.7 million. By 2032, with the 85+ group nearly doubling by 2047โcreates strong, sustained demand for nursing and home-based care. A well-run home-care agency with 120โ150 carers can deliver 120โ140K hours annually, generating ยฃ3โยฃ4.2M in revenue.
The Indian chocolate market is large and growing. It is USD 2.9 billion in 2024 and forecasts growth toward USD 5.5 billion by 2033 (CAGR ~7.3 % )
The premium / imported chocolate niche is even faster-growing , expected by 2031 (CAGR ~8.8 %)
Indiaโs construction market is large and still expanding (โ USD 740 B in 2025. Set-up in India: Create an academy aligned to CSDCI/NSDC standards so your courses are nationally recognised (NSQF-aligned Qualification Packs)
CITBโs Workforce Outlook says the sector will need 239,300 new people in just 5 years
As Indian firms engage increasingly with global clients in IT, BPO, services, and exports, strong English communication skills have become essential. Indiaโs language-training market is projected to grow by USD 7.55 billion between 2024 and 2028, reflecting massive demand.

In 2023, India imported about US$175 million worth - the UKโs share is smal before FTA. Opportunity for premium UK imports: organic, herbal, luxury, fragrance-based soaps, or sustainable/eco-friendly formats. Best channels: premium retail, hotels & hospitality,

80% of British people eat curry regularly. Europe accounts for just under 25% of global curry powder revenues. Growing European appetite for ethnic ready meals, thereโs a strong business case to launch

Under FTA, tariffs on Scottish salmon (and related seafood exports) will be reduced from ~30โ33 % down to zero, This economics may shift in favor of greater imports of Scottish salmon especially into premium segments.

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