Africa ยท Country profile
Chad
India-Chad trade corridor: $18.0B bilateral trade, $7.6B FDI into India.
$18.0B
Trade with India
+4.5% YoY
$545.0B
GDP
Nominal
$7.6B
FDI into India
Cumulative
-$3.6B
Trade balance
India deficit
Top exports to Chad
- Marine products
- Engineering goods
- Electronics
Top imports from Chad
- Coal and coke
- Copper and ores
- Gold and precious metals
Trade corridor with India
2025: $18.0B ยท 5-yr CAGR 13.5%
Goods trade in USD billion, illustrative demo figures.
Latest Chad stories
Trade4h ago3 min read
India-Chad bilateral trade hits a new quarterly high
FDI7h ago4 min read
Chad investors commit fresh capital to Indian manufacturing
Policy10h ago5 min read
Revised tariff schedule for India-Chad goods notified
Technology13h ago6 min read
India and Chad deepen cooperation on digital and AI standards
Policy and tariff watch
| Measure | Change | Status | Date | Alert |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Import duty on engineering goods | 7% to 0% | In force | Jan 2026 | |
| Rules of origin certification | Digital certificates mandatory | Notified | Mar 2026 | |
| Pharma regulatory recognition | Mutual recognition under review | Consultation | Jun 2026 | |
| Agri products SPS standards | Revised residue limits | Proposed | Sep 2026 | |
| Trade agreement round | Round 7 of negotiations | Negotiating | Dec 2026 |
Upcoming events and delegations
Forum
India-Chad Business Forum
Feb 2027 ยท New Delhi
Delegation
Trade delegation to Chad
Apr 2027 ยท Chad
Buyer meet
Chad buyers-sellers meet
Nov 2026 ยท Mumbai
Policy
Joint working group on market access
Jan 2027 ยท Virtual