Supply chains between the European Union and India

India is a country of increasing strategic importance to Europe. Due to its growing economic, demographic, and political significance, the region is a key player in shaping the international order and addressing global challenges. The EU intends to enhance its engagement in the region with the aim of building partnerships that will strengthen a rules-based international order, address global challenges, and lay the foundations for a rapid, fair, and sustainable economic recovery that ensures long-term prosperity. The article discusses India’s largest trading partners within the European Union (EU). It identifies key economic indicators of international trade with individual partners and analyzes the integration of various commodities between India and the EU. The article also explores options for optimizing supply chains and compares them from both an economic perspective and in terms of CO 2 emissions, highlighting environmentally efficient and cost-effective solutions.