India's import of semiconductor devices from China in 2024

India's Imports from China was US$126.96 Billion during 2024, according to the United Nations COMTRADE database on international trade. electrical and electronics goods were some of the major among imports. 

India's reliance on imported semiconductor devices, particularly from China, continued to grow in 2024, driven by increasing demand for electronics, automotive technologies, and digital infrastructure. According to the United Nations COMTRADE database, India's total imports from China reached US$126.96 billion in 2024, with electrical and electronic equipment forming a significant portion. This article focuses on India's imports of semiconductor devices, including electronic integrated circuits (ICs), microassemblies, diodes, transistors, and printed circuit boards (PCBs), highlighting key trends and data from 2024.

Overview of Imports

In 2024, electrical and electronic equipment was the largest import category from China, valued at US$47.67 billion, according to Trading Economics and the UN COMTRADE database. Within this category, semiconductor devices and related components were critical due to India's heavy dependence on imports to meet domestic demand in consumer electronics, automotive, telecommunications, and emerging secto...