- India’s imports from China increased to more over $101 billion in fiscal year 2023-24, up significantly from around $70 billion in 2018-19.
- The share of China’s industrial products imports to India has increased from 21% to 30% over the last 15 years, according to a Global Trade Research Initiative (GTRI) analysis.
India’s Imports: GTRI Study
- According to the GTRI report, imports from China increased 2.3 times faster than India’s overall imports during the last 15 years.
- Contrary to popular assumption, China has emerged as the leading supplier in eight key industrial sectors, including machinery, chemicals, pharmaceuticals, and textiles, among others.
- India’s exports are static, valued at around $16 billion each year.
- Over a six-year period from 2018-2019 to 2023-24, India’s cumulative trade imbalance with China exceeded $387 billion, raising concerns among officials.
China’s Share of India’s Imports:
- In 2023-24, China accounted for 15% of India’s total imports, with $101.8 billion out of $677.2 billion.
- Sector-wise Contributions:
- Electronics, telecommunications, and electrical products: China contributed 38.4% from April to January 2023-24.
- garment: Nearly 42% of India’s textile and garment imports were from China.
- Machinery Sector: China contributed for 39.6% of India’s total imports.
- China has a 29.2% stake in the chemical and pharmaceutical sector.
- Plastics and Related products: China supplied products worth $4.8 billion, accounting for 25.8% of total imports in this industry.
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