Top Indian Imports from the World
In 2018, India bought US$507.6 billion worth of imported products rising 10.5% since 2014 and gaining 14.3% from 2017 to 2018.
Top 10 Indian Imports from China
China's exports to India amounted to
$73.7 billion or 14.5% of its overall imports.
1. Electronic equipment: $23.3 billion
2. Machinery: $13.6 billion
3. Organic chemicals: $8.5 billion
4. Plastics: $2.7 billion
5. Iron or steel products: $1.7 billion
6. Fertilizers: $1.7 billion
7. Medical, technical equipment: $1.6 billion
8. Vehicles: $1.6 billion
9. Other chemical goods: $1.4 billion
10. Iron and steel: $1.4 billion
Top 10 Indian Imports from the US
America's exports to India amounted to
$32.6 billion or 6.4% of its overall imports.
1. Gems, precious metals: $7 billion
2. Mineral fuels including oil: $6.7 billion
3. Machinery: $4 billion
4. Electronic equipment: $1.8 billion
5. Organic chemicals: $1.7 billion
6. Medical, technical equipment: $1.6 billion
7. Plastics: $1.1 billion
8. Other chemical goods: $928.5 million
9. Fruits, nuts: $887.6 million
10. Woodpulp: $772.3 million
Top 10 Indian Imports from Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia's exports to India amounted to
$28.4 billion or 5.6% of its overall imports.
1. Mineral fuels including oil: $24.3 billion
2. Organic chemicals: $1.2 billion
3. Fertilizers: $887.3 million
4. Plastics: $769.3 million
5. Aluminum: $284.7 million
6. Inorganic chemicals: $172.7 million
7. Other chemical goods: $131.6 million
8. Copper: $125.4 million
9. Ores, slag, ash: $53.2 million
10. Aircraft, spacecraft: $48.2 million
Top 10 Indian Imports from the UAE
United Arab Emirates' exports to India amounted to $26.8 billion or 5.3% of its overall imports.
1. Mineral fuels including oil: $12.8 billion
2. Gems, precious metals: $7.5 billion
3. Plastics: $918.6 million
4. Copper: $705.5 million
5. Iron and steel: $697.2 million
6. Salt, sulphur, stone, cement: $531 million
7. Ships, boats: $487.8 million
8. Aluminum: $478 million
9. Machinery: $280.9 million
10. Organic chemicals: $270.9 million
Top 10 Indian Imports from Iraq
Iraq's exports to India amounted to
$23.1 billion or 4.5% of its overall imports.
1. Mineral fuels including oil: $23 billion
2. Fruits, nuts: $68 million
3. Raw hides excluding furskins: $2.5 million
4. Woodpulp: $1 million
5. Wool: $367,000
6. Medical, technical equipment: $351,000
7. Pharmaceuticals: $162,000
8. Machinery: $122,000
9. Other chemical goods: $103,000
10. Aluminum: $72,000
Top 10 Indian Imports from Switzerland
Switzerland's exports to India amounted to
$18 billion or 3.6% of its overall imports.
1. Gems, precious metals: $15.6 billion
2. Machinery: $389.9 million
3. Medical, technical equipment: $277.7 million
4. Pharmaceuticals: $267 million
5. Mineral fuels including oil: $232.7 million
6. Clocks, watches: $152.7 million
7. Electronic equipment: $141.3 million
8. Copper: $139.9 million
9. Organic chemicals: $139.6 million
10. Woodpulp: $108.7 million
Top 10 Indian Imports from South Korea
South Korea's exports to India amounted to
$16.4 billion or 3.2% of its overall imports.
1. Electronic equipment: $2.7 billion
2. Iron and steel: $2.5 billion
3. Machinery: $2.4 billion
4. Plastics: $1.8 billion
5. Organic chemicals: $1.1 billion
6. Mineral fuels including oil: $900.9 million
7. Vehicles: $712.6 million
8. Zinc: $439.5 million
9. Medical, technical equipment: $420.7 million
10. Ships, boats: $385.2 million
Top 10 Indian Imports from Indonesia
Indonesia's exports to India amounted to
$16 billion or 3.2% of its overall imports.
1. Mineral fuels including oil: $7 billion
2. Animal/vegetable fats and oils: $3.8 billion
3. Ores, slag, ash: $504.9 million
4. Other chemical goods: $493.1 million
5. Iron and steel: $454.3 million
6. Rubber: $445.9 million
7. Ships, boats: $334.2 million
8. Inorganic chemicals: $278.7 million
9. Electronic equipment: $243.9 million
10. Organic chemicals: $227.7 million
Top 10 Indian Imports from Hong Kong
Hong Kong's exports to India amounted to
$15.9 billion or 3.1% of its overall imports.
1. Electronic equipment: $7 billion
2. Gems, precious metals: $6.1 billion
3. Machinery: $1.1 billion
4. Medical, technical equipment: $197.9 million
5. Plastics: $172.8 million
6. Iron and steel: $138.3 million
7. Organic chemicals: $126.9 million
8. Clocks, watches: $122.1 million
9. Mineral fuels including oil: $92.7 million
10. Aluminum: $88.8 million
Top 10 Indian Imports from Iran
Iran's exports to India amounted to
$14.8 billion or 2.9% of its overall imports.
1. Mineral fuels including oil: $13.3 billion
2. Organic chemicals: $518.4 million
3. Fertilizers: $371 million
4. Inorganic chemicals: $262.8 million
5. Fruits, nuts: $114.5 million
6. Plastics: $74.9 million
7. Salt, sulphur, stone, cement: $48.4 million
8. Other chemical goods: $18.7 million
9. Glass: $7.5 million
10. Raw hides excluding furskins: $7 million
Top 10 Indian Imports from Singapore
Singapore's exports to India amounted to
$14.3 billion or 2.8% of its overall imports.
1. Electronic equipment: $2.7 billion
2. Machinery: $2.3 billion
3. Organic chemicals: $1.9 billion
4. Mineral fuels including oil: $1.4 billion
5. Plastics: $1.2 billion
6. Ships, boats: $746.9 million
7. Medical, technical equipment: $724.4 million
8. Gems, precious metals: $512.6 million
9. Iron and steel: $406.5 million
10. Other chemical goods: $306.3 million
Fastest-Growing Indian Imports 2018
Data source: Trade Map, International Trade Centre, www.intracen.org/marketanalysis
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