New Delhi: Petroleum products and electronic goods have emerged as the main drivers of India’s export growth to China, even as the country continues to face a trade deficit of nearly USD 100 billion with its neighbour, according to data released by the commerce ministry.
India’s exports to China rose to USD 12.22 billion during April to November 2025, up from USD 9.20 billion in the same period a year earlier. This marks a year-on-year increase of 32.83 per cent.
Petroleum products accounted for the largest share of exports during the period. Electronic goods followed, along with marine products and oil meals, the data showed.
“This sharp increase highlights strengthening trade momentum with China, supported by higher demand across key commodity segments and improved export performance over the period,” an official said.
The rise in exports comes at a time when India is looking to diversify its export basket and improve market access in key trading partners, even as concerns remain over the scale of imports from China and the resulting imbalance in bilateral trade.
BI Bureau
