UK-India FTA scraps 12% textile tariff, handing exporters parity with Bangladesh and Vietnam
The FTA eliminates up to 12% duties on Indian textiles, closing a 20-30% cost gap and pulling demand from UK buyers like Primark, Next, Tesco and M&S. ITF sees UK apparel import share doubling to 12% in 4-5 years, though supply-chain fragmentation and high MMF costs may cap the upside.
UK-India FTA eliminates up to 12% textile tariffs, bringing India parity with Bangladesh and Vietnam. Exporters supplying UK brands like Primark, Next, Tesco and M&S see demand pull, though supply-chain fragmentation and high MMF costs may cap gains.