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For many products, India depends on one country, and that country is often China. Buyers want a second, local source to reduce that risk, and policy support (duties, PLI, QCOs) often follows. These products get more than half of their imports from China.
Imports in FY26, 5-year average growth. Source: Department of Commerce (TradeStat). Updates automatically.
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Electronics and components, machinery, organic chemicals and APIs, plastics, and solar cells and modules are among the largest categories. The list above shows the specific products with the highest dependence.
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