Africa ยท Country profile
Djibouti
India-Djibouti trade corridor: $3.8B bilateral trade, $2.4B FDI into India.
$3.8B
Trade with India
+8.3% YoY
$1.12T
GDP
Nominal
$2.4B
FDI into India
Cumulative
-$0.3B
Trade balance
India deficit
Top exports to Djibouti
- Machinery
- Gems and jewellery
- Rice and cereals
Top imports from Djibouti
- Plastics
- Fertilisers
- Scientific instruments
Trade corridor with India
2025: $3.8B ยท 5-yr CAGR 12.7%
Goods trade in USD billion, illustrative demo figures.
Latest Djibouti stories
Trade6h ago6 min read
India-Djibouti bilateral trade hits a new quarterly high
FDI9h ago7 min read
Djibouti investors commit fresh capital to Indian manufacturing
Policy12h ago3 min read
Revised tariff schedule for India-Djibouti goods notified
Technology15h ago4 min read
India and Djibouti deepen cooperation on digital and AI standards
Policy and tariff watch
| Measure | Change | Status | Date | Alert |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Import duty on engineering goods | 9% to 3% | 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 3 of negotiations | Negotiating | Dec 2026 |
Upcoming events and delegations
Forum
India-Djibouti Business Forum
Apr 2027 ยท New Delhi
Delegation
Trade delegation to Djibouti
Dec 2026 ยท Djibouti
Buyer meet
Djibouti buyers-sellers meet
Jan 2027 ยท Mumbai
Policy
Joint working group on market access
Mar 2027 ยท Virtual