India's imports from China encompass a wide range of products, catering to various

sectors of its economy. Some of the most significant imports include:

1. Electrical and Electronics Equipment: India heavily relies on China for its
supply of electronic equipment, with imports valued at $30.63 billion in 2022.
This category includes electronic integrated circuits, telecommunications
equipment, diodes, transistors, and parts for televisions, radio, and radar
apparatus.
2. Machinery: Including machinery for industries, agriculture, and construction,
imports of machinery, nuclear reactors, and boilers stood at $21.72 billion in
2022. This reflects India's reliance on China for cost-effective industrial
machinery and components.
3. Organic Chemicals: With imports valued at $13.55 billion in 2022, organic
chemicals from China play a crucial role in India's pharmaceutical and various
other industries.
4. Plastics: Indian plastic imports from China amounted to $5.44 billion in 2022,
indicating the importance of this sector in trade between the two countries.
5. Fertilizers: Essential for India's agriculture, fertilizer imports were worth $2.34
billion in 2022. This highlights the dependency of Indian agriculture on
Chinese fertilizers.
6. Optical, Photo, Technical, and Medical Apparatus: Valued at $2.21 billion in
2022, these imports cover a range of products used in healthcare, research,
and various technical applications.
7. Iron and Steel: Imports in this category were reported at $1.98 billion in 2022,
showing the demand for Chinese steel in India's construction and
manufacturing sectors.
8. Vehicle Parts and Vehicles: With imports of $1.80 billion in 2022, this
category underscores China's role as a major supplier of auto parts and
vehicles to India.

Other notable imports include aluminum, inorganic chemicals, manmade filaments,

mineral fuels, oils, distillation products, furniture, textiles, rubber products, paper and
paperboard, mineral products, toys, games, sporting goods, and footwear.

These imports from China are critical to various facets of the Indian economy, from
manufacturing and agriculture to healthcare and construction, reflecting the intricate
trade relations between the two countries.