The United States imports a diverse range of products from India, reflecting strong trade links between the two nations. The major categories of US imports from India in 2025 include:
- Pharmaceuticals: generic drugs and active pharmaceutical ingredients are a significant part of Indian exports to the US.
- Precious stones and jewelry: including diamonds and gold, with gems and jewelry exports constituting a large share.
- Textiles and apparel: Indian textiles, clothing, activewear, and baby garments are important imports.
- Machinery and equipment: including nuclear reactors, boilers, electrical machinery, and components.
- Agricultural products: such as tree nuts (especially cashews), spices (turmeric, cumin, cardamom, chili), essential oils, basmati rice, and fresh and processed fruits and vegetables.
- Seafood: notably frozen shrimp, with India being a major supplier to the US market.
- Leather goods: wallets, bags, belts, shoes crafted from Indian leather.
- Organic chemicals and pharmaceutical chemicals.
- Home linens and various types of clothing.
- Mineral fuels and oils.
- Electronics: including semiconductor technologies, solar panels, and other electrical equipment.
- Other made textile articles, iron and steel products, vehicles other than railway or tramway.
Trade data shows that Indian exports to the US were valued around $87 billion in 2024, with key sectors being pharmaceuticals, jewelry, textiles, and machinery. The US is India's largest export destination. Despite recent increased tariffs imposed by the US, imports from India remain significant in these categories, underscoring deep economic ties. Indian exports are diverse, ranging from high-tech machinery and pharmaceuticals to traditional textiles and spices, reflecting India's broad manufacturing and agricultural capabilities. Thus, the US imports from India include pharmaceuticals, precious stones and jewelry, textiles and apparel, machinery and equipment, agricultural and food products, seafood, leather goods, chemicals, linens, fuels, and electronic components. This overview captures the main product categories that the US sources from India as of 2025.
