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Canada is a significant market for Indian agricultural exports, with a diverse range of products meeting Canadian consumer demand.

Data updated Jul 25, 2026 · 2 min read
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$4.07BAnnual agri-import value (from India)
+5.2%Year-over-year growth

Market outlook

The India-Canada Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) aims to boost bilateral trade by US$4.4-6.5 billion by 2035, enhancing market access for Indian agricultural products. Recent trade data indicates a steady increase in exports, suggesting a positive outlook for Indian agri-exports to Canada.

Top imported products

Rice
27%
Vegetables, frozen
20%
Vegetable, fruit, nut food preparations
15%
Dairy products, eggs, honey, edible products
10%
Live trees, plants, bulbs, roots, cut flowers
8%

Who else supplies this market

Tariffs & duties

HS codeProductDutyNotes
1006.30.10Parboiled non-basmati rice20%India imposes a 20% export duty on parboiled non-basmati rice to control domestic food prices.
0710.29Frozen vegetables5%Canada applies a 5% duty on frozen vegetables under its tariff rate quota system.
2001.90Vegetable, fruit, nut food preparations6.5%Processed food products face a 6.5% duty in Canada, subject to tariff rate quotas.
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Required documents & certifications

Certificate of OriginRequired

Verifies the product's origin, essential for tariff classification and preferential treatment.

Phytosanitary CertificateRequired

Ensures the product is free from pests and diseases, complying with Canadian import regulations.

Import PermitRequired

Issued by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA), authorizes the import of specific agricultural products.

Packing ListRequired

Details the contents of the shipment, aiding in customs clearance and inventory management.

Logistics & shipping

Typical transit time
20-25 days
Common route
Mumbai to Vancouver via ocean freight
Destination port
Vancouver
Avg. freight cost
$1,500 per 20-foot container

Vancouver is a major entry port for Indian agro products, offering efficient customs processing.

Mandi price vs. landed price

ProductIndia mandi rateCanada landed priceMargin
Basmati Rice$800/ton$1,200/ton+50%
Frozen Mixed Vegetables$1,000/ton$1,500/ton+50%
Fruit Juices$1,200/ton$1,800/ton+50%

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