India's Farm Trade with China
China buys Indian castor oil, cotton and cotton yarn, sesame, chilli and other farm goods, depending on its own crops and trade relations.
Main Indian Farm Products Bought by China
- CastorCastor is a non-edible oilseed whose oil goes into lubricants, paints, cosmetics, pharmaceuticals and bio-chemicals. India supplies most of the world's castor oil.
- CottonIndia is one of the world's two largest cotton producers and has the largest cotton area. Cotton feeds the whole textile chain, from gins and spinning mills to garment exporters.
- SesameSesame (til, gingelly) is a high-value oilseed. India is among the largest exporters of sesame seed, and gingelly oil is the traditional cooking oil of Tamil Nadu.
Ports and Logistics
Exports to China require registration of exporting facilities with Chinese customs for many food products, and must meet Chinese residue and quarantine rules.
How Exports Work
Exporters register with APEDA (for most farm and processed foods), the Spices Board, the Coffee or Tea Boards, or IOPEPC, depending on the product. Shipments need a phytosanitary certificate from India's plant quarantine service, a certificate of origin, and any health or residue certificates required by China. India's export policy for some crops, such as onion, rice and wheat, changes often, so exporters check the current DGFT notifications before signing contracts.
- APEDAExport registration and promotionAboutExplore
- Directorate of Plant Protection, Quarantine and StoragePhytosanitary certificatesAboutExplore
- DGFTExport policy notificationsAboutExplore
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