An Analytical Study on Export & Import Trends...

An Analytical Study on Export & Import Trends of India and China

Author Name : Supreet Hallad, Prof. D. N. Patil

DOI: https://doi.org/10.56025/IJARESM.2025.1304252544

ABSTRACT This study explains the import-export trends between India and China over five years, from 2018-19 to 2022-23. As economic ties between India and China continue to deepen, knowing how trade has evolved is key to assessing India's broader trade strategy and financial stability. The research follows a descriptive approach and depends entirely on secondary data from the Ministry of Commerce and NSSO. The findings show a steady increase in India’s imports from China, particularly in the machinery, electronics, chemicals, and metals sectors. On the other hand, exports from India to China have been less stable, with significant ups and downs in areas like raw materials, fuels, textiles, and chemicals. Although overall trade between the countries has increased, so has the trade deficit, with imports regularly exceeding exports. The growth rate data further highlights this trend, especially during the post-pandemic recovery, when imports surged faster than exports. These patterns highlight the importance of India taking steps to diversify its export portfolio and reduce its high dependency on Chinese goods. Empowering domestic manufacturing could help India move toward a more stable and sustainable trade relationship with China in the future.ABSTRACT This study explains the import-export trends between India and China over five years, from 2018-19 to 2022-23. As economic ties between India and China continue to deepen, knowing how trade has evolved is key to assessing India's broader trade strategy and financial stability. The research follows a descriptive approach and depends entirely on secondary data from the Ministry of Commerce and NSSO. The findings show a steady increase in India’s imports from China, particularly in the machinery, electronics, chemicals, and metals sectors. On the other hand, exports from India to China have been less stable, with significant ups and downs in areas like raw materials, fuels, textiles, and chemicals. Although overall trade between the countries has increased, so has the trade deficit, with imports regularly exceeding exports. The growth rate data further highlights this trend, especially during the post-pandemic recovery, when imports surged faster than exports. These patterns highlight the importance of India taking steps to diversify its export portfolio and reduce its high dependency on Chinese goods. Empowering domestic manufacturing could help India move toward a more stable and sustainable trade relationship with China in the future.