International Relations | 2012-12-25 15:31:00

India–US Trade

  • In 2024, total India–US bilateral trade (goods + services) was about $212.4 billion.
  • India’s goods exports to the US were approximately $87.3 billion.
  • US goods exports to India were around $41.5 billion.
  • Total goods trade between the two countries reached about $128.9 billion.
  • The US recorded a goods trade deficit of roughly $45.8 billion with India.
  • Total services trade between the two nations was about $83.4 billion.
  • US services exports to India: $41.8 billion; services imports from India: $41.6 billion — almost balanced.
  • The US remains India’s largest trading partner, with deep cooperation in trade, defence, energy, and technology.

 

What India Trades with the US (India → US Exports)

  • Pharmaceuticals (medicines, generics)
  • Gems & Jewellery (diamonds, gold jewellery)
  • Engineering goods (steel products, machinery)
  • Textiles & Apparel (garments, home textiles)
  • Electronics (smartphones, parts)
  • Automobile components
  • Petroleum products
  • IT services & software exports
  • Chemical products

 

What the US Trades with India?

  • Crude oil & LNG (energy imports to India)
  • Aerospace products (aircraft and parts)
  • Defence equipment
  • Electrical machinery & microchips
  • Medical equipment
  • Chemicals & fertilizers
  • Agricultural goods (almonds, apples, pulses)
  • Education & professional services
  • High-end technology services