Region · 5 economies
India and South Asia
South Asia took USD 24.98 bn of India's exports in 2024 and sold India USD 4.22 bn: 2.6% of India's goods trade. Bangladesh is the largest partner here.
USD 24.98 bnIndia's exports, 2024
USD 4.22 bnIndia's imports, 2024
2.6%of India's two-way trade
1countries with a sourced seaport list
The road corridors
Every land crossing between India and its neighbours, including those the World Bank places in other regions. Status per crossing, from Government of India sources.
| Country | Crossing | Road status | SSL |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladesh | Petrapole (IN) and Benapole (BD) ICP | open with restrictions | Road: occasional loads, confirm first |
| Bhutan | Jaigaon (IN) and Phuentsholing (BT) | open | Road corridor: open |
| China | Himalayan border trade points only (seasonal, local trade) | not offered | Road in India, then sea or air onward |
| Myanmar | Moreh (IN) and Tamu (MM) ICP | Not verified: confirm with our desk | Road in India, then sea or air onward |
| Nepal | Raxaul (IN) and Birgunj (NP) ICP; also Jogbani-Biratnagar, Sonauli-Bhairahawa | open | Road corridor: open |
| Pakistan | Attari (IN) and Wagah (PK) ICP, shut to trade | closed | Corridor closed |
Countries in South Asia
Sorted by 2024 two-way trade with India. 1 economy trades less than 0.1% of India's total; they are listed in the second table.
| Country | India exports | India imports | Share | Agreement | SSL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladesh | USD 11.32 bn | USD 1.86 bn | 1.16% | South Asian Free Trade Area (SAFTA); Asia-Pacific Trade Agreement (APTA) | Road: occasional loads, confirm first |
| Nepal | USD 6.95 bn | USD 867.6 mn | 0.69% | South Asian Free Trade Area (SAFTA); India-Nepal Treaty of Trade (+ Treaty of Transit, revised 2023) | Road corridor: open |
| Sri Lanka | USD 4.72 bn | USD 967.8 mn | 0.50% | South Asian Free Trade Area (SAFTA); Asia-Pacific Trade Agreement (APTA); India-Sri Lanka FTA | Road to the Indian port, then sea |
| Bhutan | USD 1.17 bn | USD 435.6 mn | 0.14% | South Asian Free Trade Area (SAFTA); India-Bhutan Agreement on Trade, Commerce and Transit | Road corridor: open |
Smaller trade partners
| Country | Two-way trade, 2024 | Currency | Agreement |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maldives | USD 916.7 mn | MVR | South Asian Free Trade Area (SAFTA) |
Source: UN Comtrade, India as reporter, 2024 · retrieved 29 Sep 2026. Region: World Bank classification.
Agreements that matter here
- South Asian Free Trade Area (SAFTA): in force (2006-01-01), covers 5 countries in this region. source
- Asia-Pacific Trade Agreement (APTA): in force (2006-09-01), covers 2 countries in this region. source
- India-Nepal Treaty of Trade (+ Treaty of Transit, revised 2023): in force, covers 1 country in this region. source
- India-Sri Lanka FTA: in force (2000-03-01), covers 1 country in this region. source
- India-Bhutan Agreement on Trade, Commerce and Transit: in force (2017-07-29), covers 1 country in this region. source
- India-Maldives FTA: under negotiation, covers 1 country in this region. source
India and South Asia: questions
How much does India trade with South Asia?
India's two-way goods trade with the 5 economies of South Asia was USD 29.21 bn in 2024 (2.6% of India's total): exports USD 24.98 bn, imports USD 4.22 bn. The largest partner was Bangladesh at USD 13.18 bn. Source: UN Comtrade, India as reporter, 2024.
Which trade agreements cover India's trade with South Asia?
South Asian Free Trade Area (SAFTA) (in force, 5 countries); Asia-Pacific Trade Agreement (APTA) (in force, 2 countries); India-Nepal Treaty of Trade (+ Treaty of Transit, revised 2023) (in force, 1 country); India-Sri Lanka FTA (in force, 1 country). Check the country page for the certificate of origin each needs. Source: India Briefing FTA tracker / Invest India, 2026.
Does Safe & Secure Logistics ship to South Asia?
Yes, by road into Nepal and Bhutan with full truckloads, and occasional loads to the Bangladesh border; Pakistan is closed by Government of India order. For Sri Lanka and the Maldives, SSL runs the road leg to the Indian port and our desk arranges the sea leg.