Imports from India in China decreased to 1692313 USD Thousand in February from 2012717 USD Thousand in January of 2024. This dataset includes a chart with historical data for China Imports From India.

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Key information about India Total Imports from China

• India Total Imports from China recorded 8.723 USD bn in Feb 2025, compared with 10.485 USD bn in the previous month
• India Total Imports from China data is updated monthly, available from Apr 1978 to Feb 2025, with an averaged value of 157.706 USD mn
• The data reached an all-time high of 10.754 USD bn in Aug 2024 and a record low of 0.020 USD mn in Apr 1978

CEIC extends history for monthly Total Imports from China. The Ministry of Commerce and Industry provides Total Imports from China, CIF, in USD. Total Imports from China prior to October 2002 is sourced from the International Monetary Fund.

The highest value of imports in India came from China valued at around 102 billion U.S. dollars in fiscal year 2024. This was followed by Russia with an import value of about 61 billion U.S. dollars during the same year.

China Imports from India of Iron and steel was US$506.99 Million during 2023, according to the United Nations COMTRADE database on international trade. China Imports from India of Iron and steel - data, historical chart and statistics - was last updated on March of 2025.

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The chemical industry in India accounted for the highest value in terms of its dependency on imports from China as of March 2020. This was valued at 129 million U.S. dollars. The reduction in Chinese exports was likely a consequence of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. The impact of the slowdown in China's exports was estimated at nearly 350 million dollars to Indian industries during this time period.

The country went into lockdown on March 25, 2020, the largest in the world, restricting 1.3 billion people, extended until May 3, 2020. For further information about the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, please visit our dedicated Fact and Figures page.

China Imports from India of Marble, Travertine, Ecaussine, Other Calcareous Monumental or Building Stone was US$7.43 Million during 2023, according to the United Nations COMTRADE database on international trade.

India's import from China were valued at about 100 bilion U.S. dollars in 2023. Electrical and electronics equiments, and machinery and nuclear reactors dominated the importing commodity from China for the same period.

The largest portion of India's imports originated from China, representing more than 13 percent of the total imports in the financial year 2023, with the United Arab Emirates following at over seven percent. Conversely, during the same period, India's primary exports were directed towards the United States. India’s import mix India's imports encompass a wide range of goods, with some key commodities dominating the landscape. Among these critical imports are crude oil, gold, and petroleum products. Crude oil, constituting approximately 20 percent of total imports, is critical due to the nation’s reliance on energy sources. In addition, India, as a major textile producer, has witnessed a significant rise in textile imports over the years to meet the diverse consumer and industrial demands. Trade balance In the recent past, the country experienced a notable change in its trade balance-to-GDP ratio. This ratio, which reflects the relationship between the country's trade activities and the size of its economy, saw a significant decrease of 8.5 percent in fiscal year 2023. In other words, the country was importing more goods and services than it was exporting during the period.

India Imports: China: Misc Goods data was reported at 1.180 USD mn in 2018. This records a decrease from the previous number of 7.520 USD mn for 2017. India Imports: China: Misc Goods data is updated yearly, averaging 4.620 USD mn from Mar 1997 (Median) to 2018, with 22 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 42.350 USD mn in 2011 and a record low of 0.190 USD mn in 2000. India Imports: China: Misc Goods data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Ministry of Commerce and Industry. The data is categorized under Global Database’s India – Table IN.JAC005: Foreign Trade: Harmonized System 2 Digits: China.

China Imports from India of Copper was US$371.78 Million during 2023, according to the United Nations COMTRADE database on international trade. China Imports from India of Copper - data, historical chart and statistics - was last updated on March of 2025.

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China accounted for an average of 30 percent in imports supporting select industries in India in financial year 2019. Electrical machinery and equipment accounted for the highest in that time period at 40 percent. Plastics, on the other hand acquired 18 percent of imports from China that year. India depended on China for a variety of products spread across multiple industries.

Trade relationship between India and China

The trade relationship between the two major global economies started a few decades ago. However, India has had an unfavorable trade balance with China as the trade deficit gap has widened over the years. The Indian food product imports has struggled and it is evident in its decreased value since 2008. In 2019, China was India’s leading import partner. For the same year, China was also the second leading export partner of India.

India’s export value

India exported a variety of products to a long list of countries in the world. In 2019, engineering goods valued at more than five trillion Indian rupees was the leading commodity exported by India. The economic slowdown in 2019 and the current lockdown during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has affected industrial production across all sectors. Following this, the country's exports saw a drastic decline in various products.

India Imports: China: Mfg of Straw data was reported at 1.900 USD mn in 2018. This records an increase from the previous number of 1.560 USD mn for 2017. India Imports: China: Mfg of Straw data is updated yearly, averaging 0.800 USD mn from Mar 2000 (Median) to 2018, with 19 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 2.530 USD mn in 2013 and a record low of 0.000 USD mn in 2000. India Imports: China: Mfg of Straw data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Ministry of Commerce and Industry. The data is categorized under Global Database’s India – Table IN.JAC005: Foreign Trade: Harmonized System 2 Digits: China.

Electricals and electronic equipment were the leading products imported to India from China, valued at over 44 billion U.S. dollars in 2023. On the other hand, optical, photo, technical, and medical apparatus worth about three billion dollars were also imported to India.

India Imports: China: Essential Oils & Resinoids data was reported at 159.720 USD mn in 2018. This records an increase from the previous number of 119.040 USD mn for 2017. India Imports: China: Essential Oils & Resinoids data is updated yearly, averaging 18.775 USD mn from Mar 1997 (Median) to 2018, with 22 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 159.720 USD mn in 2018 and a record low of 0.990 USD mn in 1997. India Imports: China: Essential Oils & Resinoids data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Ministry of Commerce and Industry. The data is categorized under Global Database’s India – Table IN.JAC005: Foreign Trade: Harmonized System 2 Digits: China.

India Imports: China: Preparation of Met, Fish etc data was reported at 0.440 USD mn in 2018. This records an increase from the previous number of 0.370 USD mn for 2017. India Imports: China: Preparation of Met, Fish etc data is updated yearly, averaging 0.355 USD mn from Mar 2002 (Median) to 2018, with 16 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 0.580 USD mn in 2016 and a record low of 0.000 USD mn in 2004. India Imports: China: Preparation of Met, Fish etc data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Ministry of Commerce and Industry. The data is categorized under Global Database’s India – Table IN.JAC005: Foreign Trade: Harmonized System 2 Digits: China.

India Imports: China: Soap, Organic surface Active Agnets, etc data was reported at 79.640 USD mn in 2018. This records an increase from the previous number of 64.430 USD mn for 2017. India Imports: China: Soap, Organic surface Active Agnets, etc data is updated yearly, averaging 6.845 USD mn from Mar 1997 (Median) to 2018, with 22 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 79.640 USD mn in 2018 and a record low of 0.090 USD mn in 1997. India Imports: China: Soap, Organic surface Active Agnets, etc data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Ministry of Commerce and Industry. The data is categorized under Global Database’s India – Table IN.JAC005: Foreign Trade: Harmonized System 2 Digits: China.

India Imports: China: Rubber & Articles data was reported at 338.480 USD mn in 2018. This records a decrease from the previous number of 373.450 USD mn for 2017. India Imports: China: Rubber & Articles data is updated yearly, averaging 148.640 USD mn from Mar 1997 (Median) to 2018, with 22 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 373.450 USD mn in 2017 and a record low of 1.610 USD mn in 1997. India Imports: China: Rubber & Articles data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Ministry of Commerce and Industry. The data is categorized under Global Database’s India – Table IN.JAC005: Foreign Trade: Harmonized System 2 Digits: China.