Apple's India imports to the U.S. doubled during April tariff trouble

The U.S. tariff situation effectively forced Apple to accelerate its India iPhone manufacturing effort, with the end result being a doubling of exports from the country since 2024.iPhone shipments from India to U.S. increased year-on-year in AprilApple is known to be gradually spreading its iPhone production from a China-centric operation into India. However, the threat of tariff increases by the United States, and their implementation in April, has forced some sourcing changes.According to vendor reports to the Indian government seen by Business Standard, Apple has massively increased its exports from India to the United States. In April 2025, the value of Apple exports reached over 17,219 crore ($2,029,796,382), an increase of 116% compared to April 2024. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

May 12, 2025 - 14:33
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Apple's India imports to the U.S. doubled during April tariff trouble
The U.S. tariff situation effectively forced Apple to accelerate its India iPhone manufacturing effort, with the end result being a doubling of exports from the country since 2024.

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iPhone shipments from India to U.S. increased year-on-year in April

Apple is known to be gradually spreading its iPhone production from a China-centric operation into India. However, the threat of tariff increases by the United States, and their implementation in April, has forced some sourcing changes.

According to vendor reports to the Indian government seen by Business Standard, Apple has massively increased its exports from India to the United States. In April 2025, the value of Apple exports reached over 17,219 crore ($2,029,796,382), an increase of 116% compared to April 2024.


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