Oceania ยท Country profile
Kiribati
India-Kiribati trade corridor: $16.7B bilateral trade, $6.3B FDI into India.
$16.7B
Trade with India
+17.2% YoY
$1.79T
GDP
Nominal
$6.3B
FDI into India
Cumulative
-$4.3B
Trade balance
India deficit
Top exports to Kiribati
- Auto components
- Pharmaceuticals
- Textiles and apparel
Top imports from Kiribati
- Coal and coke
- Copper and ores
- Gold and precious metals
Trade corridor with India
2025: $16.7B ยท 5-yr CAGR 11.9%
Goods trade in USD billion, illustrative demo figures.
Latest Kiribati stories
Trade3h ago5 min read
India-Kiribati bilateral trade hits a new quarterly high
FDI6h ago6 min read
Kiribati investors commit fresh capital to Indian manufacturing
Policy9h ago7 min read
Revised tariff schedule for India-Kiribati goods notified
Technology12h ago3 min read
India and Kiribati deepen cooperation on digital and AI standards
Policy and tariff watch
| Measure | Change | Status | Date | Alert |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Import duty on engineering goods | 6% to 2% | 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 8 of negotiations | Negotiating | Dec 2026 |
Upcoming events and delegations
Forum
India-Kiribati Business Forum
Jan 2027 ยท New Delhi
Delegation
Trade delegation to Kiribati
Mar 2027 ยท Kiribati
Buyer meet
Kiribati buyers-sellers meet
Apr 2027 ยท Mumbai
Policy
Joint working group on market access
Dec 2026 ยท Virtual