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[Export and import](https://safeandsecure.in/answers/countries/) · What India imports

# What does India import from Sri Lanka?

Short answer

Coffee, tea and spices lead India's imports from Sri Lanka, at 17 percent of the 2024 total.

Next come aircraft and parts, at 13 percent, and food industry residues and fodder, at 11 percent. India's imports from Sri Lanka were USD 968 million in 2024. Ask our desk about the road leg to the Indian port or airport and the documents for this trade.

Period: 2024. Data as of 29 Sep 2026. [How we count](https://safeandsecure.in/facts/)

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## The numbers behind this answer

**Coffee, tea and spices**: 17%

**Aircraft and parts**: 13%

**Food industry residues and fodder**: 11%

**Total, 2024**: USD 968 million

**Currency**: LKR

**Capital**: Colombo

## Sources

1. [UN Comtrade, India as reporter, 2024](https://comtradeplus.un.org/)

Period: 2024. Data as of 29 Sep 2026.

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