Trade snapshot
- Currency
- Renminbi (CNY)
Top Indian exports to China
| Product group | Value (US$ bn, CY2025) |
|---|---|
| Electrical equipment | 2.61 |
| Petroleum products | 2.37 |
| Iron ore/ores | 1.85 |
| Seafood/shrimp | 1.29 |
| Organic chemicals | 1.22 |
| Machinery | 1.2 |
| Salt/stone/minerals | 0.87 |
| Vegetable oils | 0.83 |
HS-chapter level, UN Comtrade calendar-year data.
What India imports from China
| Product group | Value (US$ bn, CY2025) |
|---|---|
| Electrical/electronic equipment | 56.98 |
| Machinery | 31.51 |
| Organic chemicals/APIs | 11.51 |
| Plastics | 6.83 |
| Precious metals/diamonds | 5.14 |
| Optical/medical instruments | 3.12 |
Regulators and import rules in China
Key bodies: GACC (General Administration of Customs — import/export, CIQ inspection, overseas food-facility registration under Decrees 248/249, China Single Window); SAMR/CNCA (CCC mark, standards GB); NMPA (drugs, cosmetics, devices); MOFCOM (licences, anti-dumping); MARA (plant/animal); India-side: DGFT/BIS QCOs and anti-dumping duties on many Chinese goods — check before importing.
Shipping from India to China
Main ports and entry points: Shanghai (Yangshan); Ningbo-Zhoushan; Shenzhen (Yantian/Shekou); Guangzhou (Nansha); Qingdao; Tianjin; Xiamen. Air: PVG, HKG (via HK), CAN
Indian community
56,131 (NRI 43,431 + PIO 12,700; excludes Hong Kong) [S6]
Products we supply to China
Products we import from China
- Passive Electronic Components
- Connectors & Bare Printed Circuit Boards
- Lithium-ion Cells & Battery Packs
- BLDC / EV Traction Motors & Motor Controllers
- LED Chips, Packages & LED Drivers
- Packaging Machinery
- Textile Machinery & Spares
- Industrial Automation: PLCs, Sensors, Servo Drives & HMIs
- Laboratory & Analytical Instruments
- Medical Consumables & Class A/B Devices
- Specialty Chemicals & Additives
- Cosmetic Ingredients
- Commercial Coffee Machines & HoReCa Beverage Equipment
Frequently asked questions
How much does India export to China?
US$14.25 bn in FY2024-25 (DGCI&S quick estimates), led by electrical equipment, petroleum products, iron ore/ores.
Does India have a free trade agreement with China?
No FTA. Both are in the Asia-Pacific Trade Agreement (APTA) — limited tariff concessions; India restricts FDI (Press Note 3) and applies many QCOs/anti-dumping duties [S7 — not mentioned; S9]
How long is shipping from India to China?
Typically 14–20 d to Shanghai/Ningbo; 12–16 d to Shenzhen via Singapore/Colombo (ASSUMPTION — this file's analyst estimate, not in 06 §F.2) days at sea (estimate), depending on port pair and routing.
Which authorities regulate imports in China?
GACC (General Administration of Customs — import/export, CIQ inspection, overseas food-facility registration under Decrees 248/249, China Single Window); SAMR/CNCA (CCC mark, standards GB); NMPA (drugs, cosmetics, devices); MOFCOM (licences, anti-dumping); MARA (plant/animal).
Sourcing for China?
Tell us the product, quantity and your port.