India Imports from China 2026: Top Products & Trade Data
India imported $125.2B of goods from China in January–September 2026 (+23.3% year on year), led by Electrical machinery and electronics (HS 85) and Machinery and mechanical appliances (HS 84). India exported $19.3B to China; total China–India trade was $144.5B.
Source: GACC Monthly · USD Data as of: September 2026 Coverage 2018-01–2026-09
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Leading commodity chapters across the available monthly history — darker cells show higher trade value. Hover any cell for detail.
What India Imports from China
| HS chapter | Jan–Sep 2026 | Share | YoY | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HS 85Electrical machinery and electronics | $48.7B | 38.9% | +23.8% | $52.6B |
| HS 84Machinery and mechanical appliances | $24.0B | 19.1% | +18.5% | $27.1B |
| HS 29Organic chemicals | $11.0B | 8.8% | +26.4% | $11.3B |
| HS 39Plastics and articles thereof | $6.6B | 5.3% | +24.8% | $6.9B |
| HS 87Vehicles and parts | $2.9B | 2.3% | +43.9% | $2.8B |
| HS 90Optical, measuring and medical instruments | $2.8B | 2.2% | +22.5% | $3.0B |
| HS 73Articles of iron or steel | $2.0B | 1.6% | +13.9% | $2.3B |
| HS 76Aluminium | $1.8B | 1.4% | +15.9% | $2.1B |
| HS 54Man-made filaments | $1.8B | 1.4% | +36.6% | $1.8B |
| HS 38Miscellaneous chemical products | $1.6B | 1.3% | +60.9% | $1.5B |
Top HS4 products, Jan–Sep 2026
| HS4 product | Jan–Sep 2026 | Share | YoY | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HS 8542Electronic integrated circuits | $11.4B | 9.1% | +61.9% | $9.2B |
| HS 8517Telecommunications equipment | $10.5B | 8.4% | +17.7% | $11.9B |
| HS 8471Automatic data processing machines | $6.2B | 4.9% | +19.5% | $6.7B |
| HS 8507Electric accumulators | $5.3B | 4.3% | +99.8% | $4.0B |
| HS 8529Parts for radio, TV and display equipment | $4.4B | 3.5% | +17.5% | $5.0B |
| HS 8524Flat panel display modules | $3.0B | 2.4% | -25.6% | $5.1B |
| HS 8504Electrical transformers and converters | $2.4B | 1.9% | +32.2% | $2.4B |
| HS 2933Heterocyclic compounds with nitrogen | $1.5B | 1.2% | +7.2% | $1.7B |
| HS 8541Semiconductor devices | $1.5B | 1.2% | -49.3% | $3.8B |
| HS 8708Parts for motor vehicles | $1.2B | 1.0% | +28.4% | $1.3B |
What India Exports to China
| HS chapter | Jan–Sep 2026 | Share | YoY | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HS 85Electrical machinery and electronics | $4.3B | 22.2% | +172.7% | $3.1B |
| HS 26Ores, slag and ash | $2.1B | 10.7% | +47.7% | $2.0B |
| HS 84Machinery and mechanical appliances | $1.7B | 8.6% | +58.8% | $1.4B |
| HS 29Organic chemicals | $1.5B | 7.6% | +34.0% | $1.5B |
| HS 74Copper | $911M | 4.7% | +259.2% | $470M |
| HS 03Fish and seafood | $907M | 4.7% | +19.9% | $1.3B |
| HS 71Precious stones, metals and jewellery | $758M | 3.9% | -2.2% | $1.1B |
| HS 25Salt, sulphur, stone and cement | $755M | 3.9% | -3.7% | $1.0B |
| HS 27Mineral fuels and oils | $666M | 3.5% | -42.4% | $1.5B |
| HS 52Cotton | $609M | 3.2% | +270.9% | $282M |
Top HS4 products, Jan–Sep 2026
| HS4 product | Jan–Sep 2026 | Share | YoY | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HS 8517Telecommunications equipment | $3.6B | 18.7% | +292.1% | $2.2B |
| HS 2601Iron ores and concentrates | $1.7B | 8.9% | +28.7% | $1.9B |
| HS 0306Crustaceans | $675M | 3.5% | +11.1% | $927M |
| HS 2710Petroleum oils, refined | $665M | 3.5% | -42.4% | $1.5B |
| HS 7403Unwrought refined copper and copper alloys | $648M | 3.4% | +354.4% | $283M |
| HS 5205Cotton yarn >=85%, not for retail sale | $592M | 3.1% | +307.9% | $251M |
| HS 7102Diamonds, unmounted | $562M | 2.9% | -13.0% | $930M |
| HS 1515Linseed, maize, castor, sesame and other oils | $450M | 2.3% | +12.5% | $507M |
| HS 2902Cyclic hydrocarbons | $375M | 1.9% | +154.8% | Not in Top 20 |
| HS 6703Worked human hair and wig-making materials | $373M | 1.9% | +6.6% | $479M |
Fast-Growing China Export Products to India
Jan–Sep 2026 vs Jan–Sep 2025 · USD · ranked by USD increase
583 products qualify
- 1 MemoriesHS 854232 Exports$6.6B Increase+$4.4B YoY+202%
- 2 Lithium-ion electric accumulatorsHS 850760 Exports$5.1B Increase+$2.6B YoY+103%
- 3 Urea, whether or not in aqueous solutionHS 310210 Exports$618M Increase+$595M YoY+2,556%
- 4 StyreneHS 290250 Exports$532M Increase+$518M YoY+3,638%
- 5 Terephthalic acid and its saltsHS 291736 Exports$620M Increase+$504M YoY+437%
- 6 Parts and accessories of the machines of heading 84.71HS 847330 Exports$983M Increase+$445M YoY+83%
China–India Annual Trade and Year-to-Date Totals
USD| Period | India imports from China | India exports to China | Total trade | China balance | Total vs prior period | Partner rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 YTD (Jan–Sep) | $125.2B | $19.3B | $144.5B | +$105.9B | +25.4% | No. 14 |
| 2025 (full year) | $135.9B | $19.8B | $155.6B | +$116.1B | +12.4% | No. 13 |
| 2024 (full year) | $120.5B | $18.0B | $138.5B | +$102.5B | +1.6% | No. 13 |
| 2023 (full year) | $117.7B | $18.6B | $136.2B | +$99.1B | +1.5% | No. 13 |
| 2022 (full year) | $116.7B | $17.5B | $134.2B | +$99.2B | +7.8% | No. 13 |
| 2021 (full year) | $96.4B | $28.1B | $124.5B | +$68.2B | +42.0% | No. 13 |
| 2020 (full year) | $66.7B | $21.0B | $87.7B | +$45.7B | -5.5% | No. 16 |
| 2019 (full year) | $74.8B | $18.0B | $92.8B | +$56.8B | -2.8% | No. 12 |
| 2018 (full year) | $76.7B | $18.8B | $95.5B | +$57.8B | — | No. 12 |
China Export Product Pages for India
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Official product name
Memories
Official product name
Lithium-ion electric accumulators
About China–India trade and frequently asked questions
What does India import from China?
In January–September 2026, India's leading imports from China by HS chapter were Electrical machinery and electronics (HS 85, $48.7B, 38.9% of the total); Machinery and mechanical appliances (HS 84, $24.0B, 19.1% of the total); Organic chemicals (HS 29, $11.0B, 8.8% of the total). The largest HS4 products were Electronic integrated circuits (HS 8542, $11.4B); Telecommunications equipment (HS 8517, $10.5B); Automatic data processing machines (HS 8471, $6.2B).
What did India import from China in 2025?
In 2025, India's leading imports from China by HS chapter were Electrical machinery and electronics (HS 85, $52.6B, 38.7% of the total); Machinery and mechanical appliances (HS 84, $27.1B, 20.0% of the total); Organic chemicals (HS 29, $11.3B, 8.3% of the total). The largest HS4 products were Telecommunications equipment (HS 8517, $11.9B); Electronic integrated circuits (HS 8542, $9.2B); Automatic data processing machines (HS 8471, $6.7B).
What does India export to China?
In January–September 2026, India's leading exports to China by HS chapter were Electrical machinery and electronics (HS 85, $4.3B, 22.2% of the total); Ores, slag and ash (HS 26, $2.1B, 10.7% of the total); Machinery and mechanical appliances (HS 84, $1.7B, 8.6% of the total). The largest HS4 products were Telecommunications equipment (HS 8517, $3.6B); Iron ores and concentrates (HS 2601, $1.7B); Crustaceans (HS 0306, $675M).
What was China's trade with India in Jan–Sep 2026?
In January–September 2026, China–India goods trade totaled $144.5B: China exported $125.2B and imported $19.3B, a China trade surplus of $105.9B (+25.4% vs the same months of 2025). India ranked No. 14 among China's trading partners.
What was China's trade with India in 2025?
In 2025, China–India goods trade totaled $155.6B: China exported $135.9B and imported $19.8B, a China trade surplus of $116.1B (+12.4% vs 2024). India ranked No. 13 among China's trading partners.
What was China's trade with India in 2024?
In 2024, China–India goods trade totaled $138.5B: China exported $120.5B and imported $18.0B, a China trade surplus of $102.5B (+1.6% vs 2023). India ranked No. 13 among China's trading partners.
What is China’s trade balance with India?
China's goods trade balance with India was +$105.9B in January–September 2026, compared with +$87.8B in the same months of 2025. 2025: +$116.1B. A negative balance is a China trade deficit.
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Source: China General Administration of Customs (GACC)
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China India bilateral trade data, monthly. General Administration of Customs of the People's Republic of China (GACC). https://chinadata.live/china-trade/india/, accessed 2026-11-11.