A major increase in India’s exports to the United States and China, coupled with a decrease in imports from the two countries, was seen this year. According to data from India’s Commerce Ministry, India’s exports to the USA amounted to $5.1 billion in September 2020, 15.5% more than the figures for the corresponding month in 2019.
In addition, imports from the United States decreased by 34.3% to $1.8 billion in September 2020, compared to $2.8 billion in September 2019.
Similarly, in the period from April to September this year, imports from China, one of the largest producers of commodities across industries, decreased to $27.4 billion. Therefore, imports have decreased by 24.5% from the $36.3 billion amount for the same duration last year.
Meanwhile, Indian exports to China increased by 26.3% to hit $10.6 billion in the above-mentioned period, a substantial increase from $8.4 billion for the period April-September 2019.
Last updated: December 26th, 2025
