India is the largest importer of edible oils, a major buyer of fertilizers and crude, and the largest rice exporter.
CapitalNew Delhi
CurrencyIndian rupee (INR)
LanguagesHindi, English
RegionAsia-Pacific
Why India matters for trade
- State tenders for urea and DAP set global prices
- Largest buyer of palm, soybean and sunflower oil
- Refined products from Jamnagar and rice, sugar and spices for export
What India sells and buys
| Main exports | Main imports |
|---|---|
| Refined products, Rice, Sugar (under export quotas), Steel, Spices and cumin, Pharmaceuticals | Crude oil, Edible oils, Urea and DAP, Pulses, Gold, Coal |
Main ports and routes
Mundra, Nhava Sheva, Kandla, Paradip, Visakhapatnam, Chennai.
Check before you tradeExport rules for rice, sugar and wheat change often. Check current restrictions and quotas.
Coming in the full guide
We are expanding this overview into a full country guide with trade values and product groups, opportunities, company setup, government procedures, ministries and official websites, how to find partners, business culture and recent trade updates.
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TradeScout24 Insights · Country overview; figures will be added from DEİK, business council and national sources · Last reviewed 31 Oct 2026