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India exported USD 249.9 mn to Lithuania in 2024, led by HS 85, and imported USD 126.5 mn. Here are the documents, the gateways and how SSL moves your cargo on the India side.

  • AgreementIndia-EU FTA: concluded not in force
  • CurrencyEUR €
  • Time−3h30 to −2h30 vs IST
  • CapitalVilnius
  • AccessCoastal
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  • Road
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  1. Road leg in India to the gateway, SSL fleet · Road
  2. Sea leg to Lithuania · Sea
  3. Air leg to Lithuania · Air

Road in India, then sea or air onward

Exports from India
USD 249.9 mn
Imports into India
USD 126.5 mn
Trade partner rank
#111

Happiness, on this lane, is the buyer in Vilnius whose goods arrive on the promised day, and the shipper in India who never has to chase.

At a glance

Region
Europe & Central AsiaNorthern Europe
Income group
High incomeWorld Bank
Currency
EUREuro
Languages
Lithuanian
Capital
Vilnius
Time
−3h30 to −2h30 vs ISTUTC+02:00, UTC+03:00
Access
Coastal
Trade partner rank
#1110.033% of India's trade

Trade agreements: No India trade agreement in force (MFN terms; check GSTP separately). · India-EU FTA: concluded not in force. Sources: World Bank country classification; ISO 4217 and languages via mledoze/countries; IANA time zones; agreements per India Briefing FTA tracker and Invest India.

Ship from India to Lithuania

USD 249.9 mnIndia's exports to Lithuania, 2024 (FOB)
0.060%of India's exports to the world
USD 376.4 mntwo-way trade, 2024
India's top exports to Lithuania, 2024
  1. HS 85 Electrical machinery and equipment and parts thereof USD 47.1 mn19%
  2. HS 03 Fish and crustaceans, molluscs and other aquatic invertebrates USD 28.6 mn11%
  3. HS 90 Optical, photographic, cinematographic, measuring, checking, medical… USD 20.3 mn8%
  4. HS 40 Rubber and articles thereof USD 16.8 mn7%
  5. HS 30 Pharmaceutical products USD 16.6 mn7%

Gateways in Lithuania

Seaports: Not yet sourced for this page. Our desk confirms the right port when it quotes.

Airports: Kaunas International Airport (KUN) · Palanga International Airport (PLQ) · Vilnius International Airport (VNO)

OurAirports: large (else medium) airports with scheduled service and an IATA code. Direct service from India NOT verified.

Transit time

No public port-to-port benchmark is published here yet. We do not guess one: our desk gives you the current sailing or flight time with the quote.

Source: UN Comtrade, 2024. India as reporter; exports FOB, imports CIF; general trade, all modes; HS 2022 (H6) chapters. Retrieved 29 Sep 2026.

Import from Lithuania to India

USD 126.5 mnIndia's imports from Lithuania, 2024 (CIF)
34%of the two-way trade is India buying
India's top imports from Lithuania, 2024
  1. HS 07 Vegetables and certain roots and tubers USD 37.6 mn30%
  2. HS 85 Electrical machinery and equipment and parts thereof USD 11.3 mn9%
  3. HS 90 Optical, photographic, cinematographic, measuring, checking, medical… USD 8.3 mn7%
  4. HS 44 Wood and articles of wood USD 7.5 mn6%
  5. HS 72 Iron and steel USD 6.7 mn5%

On arrival in India the importer files a bill of entry on ICEGATE; customs assesses basic customs duty, the social welfare surcharge and IGST on the assessable value. No agreement rate is available, so the standard tariff applies. Read the import guide →

How SSL moves it

Road in India, then sea or air onward

India leg: by road to the Indian gateway

SSL's fleet moves your cargo by road to and from India's ports and airports.

International leg. The international sea or air leg is arranged by our desk, and our desk arranges customs clearance.

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Outside India? Email (corporatesales@sslpl.in) is the easiest way for our desk to reply across time zones. WhatsApp +91 75062 45557 works too.

Documents

General guidance: verify every shipment with your customs broker and the current DGFT and CBIC notifications.

IEC
An Importer-Exporter Code from DGFT is needed for any commercial shipment to or from Lithuania. Guide →
HS code
Classify every line under the HS nomenclature; India's largest export chapter to Lithuania in 2024 was HS 85. The 8-digit ITC(HS) code goes on the shipping bill. Guide →
Incoterms
State one Incoterms 2020 rule on the invoice. FOB or CIF suit a port-to-port sea leg; FCA or CPT suit containers handed over inland. Guide →
Certificate of origin
Non-preferential CoO Guide →

Questions about shipping between India and Lithuania

Does India have a free trade agreement with Lithuania?
Not in force yet. India-EU FTA is concluded not in force. Until it is in force, trade with Lithuania runs at normal (MFN) duty rates. Source: India Briefing FTA tracker, 2026.
What does India export to Lithuania?
India exported USD 249.9 mn of goods to Lithuania in 2024. The largest chapters were HS 85 electrical machinery and equipment and… (USD 47.1 mn), HS 03 fish and crustaceans, molluscs and othe… (USD 28.6 mn), HS 90 optical, photographic, cinematographic,… (USD 20.3 mn). That is 0.060% of India's exports to the world. Source: UN Comtrade, India as reporter, 2024, exports FOB.
What does India import from Lithuania?
India imported USD 126.5 mn from Lithuania in 2024, mainly HS 07 vegetables and certain roots and tubers (USD 37.6 mn), HS 85 electrical machinery and equipment and… (USD 11.3 mn), HS 90 optical, photographic, cinematographic,… (USD 8.3 mn). To claim a lower agreement rate on these goods, the importer needs origin proof under CAROTAR 2020. Source: UN Comtrade, India as reporter, 2024, imports CIF.
How big is India-Lithuania trade?
Two-way goods trade between India and Lithuania was USD 376.4 mn in 2024, 0.033% of India's total, which ranks Lithuania number 111 among India's trading partners. India exports more than it imports on this lane. Source: UN Comtrade, India as reporter, 2024.
How long does shipping from India to Lithuania take?
No public port-to-port benchmark for India to Lithuania is published on this page yet. Our desk confirms the current sailing or flight time for your cargo when it quotes. Source: SSL global dataset, 29 Sep 2026.
What certificate of origin do I need to export to Lithuania?
A non-preferential certificate of origin is the usual document; both kinds are issued through the DGFT e-CoO platform (coo.dgft.gov.in). Check the buyer's letter of credit or import rules for the exact form. Source: DGFT, 2026.
What is the time difference between India and Lithuania?
Vilnius runs at UTC+02:00, UTC+03:00 in 2026, which is −3h30 to −2h30 vs IST. Plan calls and cut-offs with our desk in IST; we reply by email across time zones. Source: IANA time-zone database, 2026.
Does Safe & Secure Logistics clear customs for Lithuania shipments?
Yes. Our desk arranges clearance for your shipment, or works with your own broker, while SSL's fleet runs the road leg in India. Our desk shares the operator's licence and documents for your shipment on request. Source: SSL site facts, 29 Sep 2026.

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Data: UN Comtrade 2024 · retrieved 29 Sep 2026. Company figures appear only where sourced from SSL's own register.

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