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India-Arab Economic Corridor

India-Arab Bilateral Trade Intelligence

Comprehensive analysis of import, export, and maritime commercial trade vectors between India and the 22 member states of the Arab League.

₹177882.74 Cr Cumulative Volume
22 Arab League Nations

Bilateral Trade Intelligence Dashboard

Explore bilateral trade data between India and Arab countries in Indian Rupees (₹). Get insights on trade volumes, key commodities, and country-wise performance.

Total Trade (All Nations)
₹7,86,019 Cr
Exports from India
₹4,00,147 Cr
Imports to India
₹3,85,872 Cr
Trade Surplus / Balance
+₹14,275 Cr
Bilateral Ratio
+13.4% YoY

Arab Countries

(Total Trade Value in ₹)

India - Arab Countries Trade (Exports vs Imports in ₹)

5-Year Historical Performance (2019-20 to 2023-24) in ₹ Crore
Exports (₹)
Imports (₹)

Key Insights

Real-Time Intelligence & Trade Trends (₹)

Total trade with Arab countries grew by 10.8% reaching ₹7.86 Lakh Crore.

India's exports to Arab countries increased by 12.4% YoY, reaching ₹4.00 Lakh Crore.

Trade deficit narrowed by 8.7% YoY, indicating stronger export performance in ₹.

UAE, Saudi Arabia and Oman remain key partners, accounting for ~63% of total trade.

Maritime freight throughput between Mumbai/Gujarat ports and GCC ports expanded by 18.2%.

Non-oil merchandise exports grew by 15.6% YoY, led by agricultural commodities and engineering hardware.

Top Commodity Categories

Share %
Petroleum (32%)
Machinery (21%)
Chemicals (16%)
Food Products (12%)
Textiles (8%)
Others (11%)

Top Trade Partners

Top Export & Import Products

Top Exports
  • Petroleum Products 32.4%
  • Machinery & Eq. 21.8%
  • Chemicals 16.7%
  • Food Products 11.9%
  • Textiles 8.6%
Top Imports
  • Crude Petroleum 44.8%
  • Natural Gas 18.2%
  • Petrochemicals 12.6%
  • Precious Metals 10.8%
  • Fertilizers 8.4%
INFRASTRUCTURE CORRIDORS

Expanding Trade Lanes and Logistics Hubs

Bilateral commercial expansion between India and Arab League nations relies heavily on maritime corridors and modern port developments. Logistics agreements signed during the Arab-Indian Partnership Conferences have paved the way for frictionless transit.

With the India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor (IMEC) gainful progress, non-oil imports and technological hardware shipments are estimated to increase by over 25% by 2028.

Cargo Shipping Port
Trade Analytics Diagram