Step-by-Step Guide: How to Start an Export Business from India



In case you are contemplating establishing an export company in India in 2025, you are being part of one of the most lucrative global businesses. As long as you take the correct measures, you can begin with nothing and create a profitable international trade business.

And here is the full easy to understand guide to starting and expanding an export business in India.


Step 1: Make Decisions on What to Export

Step-by-Step Guide: How to Start an Export Business from India (Zero to Profit)

  • Select products which are demanded all over the world. Some of the popular items that are exported in India are:
  • Spices & agro products
  • Textile and garments
  • Leather goods
  • Herbal products & Ayurvedic products
  • Crafts & home wares

Hint: You can see the demand in the world using Google Trends, Indiamart or Export Genius.


Step 2: Register Export Business


  • It is necessary to be registered by the law:
  • Name your company (Proprietorship/LLP/ Private Ltd.)
  • Obtain PAN card of business
  • Open an up to date bank account
  • Apply for Import Export Code (IEC) of DGFT 
  • You cannot export legally in India without IEC.


Step 3: Locate Buyers (Lead generation)


  • These are the sites where international B2B buyers can be located:
  • B2B Portals Alibaba, ExportHub, Tradekey, Indiamart
  • LinkedIn: Interact with purchase managers Sourcing agents
  • Email Campaigns: Send the product listing to the leads that have been verified
  • WhatsApp Business: Send catalogs to the buyers in real-time
  • Bonus: Embed a WhatsApp button on your site so that people can make inquiries quicker.


Step 4: Logistics and Compliance Set Up


  • The success of exports is based on the appropriate logistics arrangement:
  • Enlist the services of a CHA (Custom House Agent) to do the paper work
  • Select appropriate Incoterms (EXW, FOB, CIF)
  • Sea/Air cargo work with secure freight forwarders
  • Bring with you, too:
  • International standard packaging of products
  • Certifications such as FSSAI, APEDA, CE etc. ( depending on product)


Step 5: Price to make a Profit


  • Compute the price per item once the following have been added:
  • Raw materials
  • Labor
  • Packaging
  • Freight
  • Duties/charges
  • Add a 10-25 percent profit margin depending on the product and market


The 6th step is to start exporting and scale.


  • When you have got your initial order:
  • Verify mode of payment (LC, Advance TT, etc)
  • Pack and send through air/sea
  • Give tracking and invoice to buyer
  • Once the delivery has been successful:
  • Request feedback
  • Request repeat or referrals
  • Send the product updates through email or WhatsApp


The Last Successful Tips

Visit virtual trade shows to come across buyers

Write export blogs to create SEO

Become a member of export group (FIEO, EEPC, APEDA)

Follow the export policies of India


Ready to Begin Your Export Journey?

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