Oceania ยท Country profile
Solomon Islands
India-Solomon Islands trade corridor: $13.0B bilateral trade, $2.6B FDI into India.
$13.0B
Trade with India
+9.5% YoY
$1.03T
GDP
Nominal
$2.6B
FDI into India
Cumulative
+$2.1B
Trade balance
India surplus
Top exports to Solomon Islands
- Rice and cereals
- Machinery
- Gems and jewellery
Top imports from Solomon Islands
- Electronic components
- Chemicals
- Plastics
Trade corridor with India
2025: $13.0B ยท 5-yr CAGR 11.5%
Goods trade in USD billion, illustrative demo figures.
Latest Solomon Islands stories
Trade6h ago3 min read
India-Solomon Islands bilateral trade hits a new quarterly high
FDI9h ago4 min read
Solomon Islands investors commit fresh capital to Indian manufacturing
Policy12h ago5 min read
Revised tariff schedule for India-Solomon Islands goods notified
Technology15h ago6 min read
India and Solomon Islands deepen cooperation on digital and AI standards
Policy and tariff watch
| Measure | Change | Status | Date | Alert |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Import duty on engineering goods | 9% 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 8 of negotiations | Negotiating | Dec 2026 |
Upcoming events and delegations
Forum
India-Solomon Islands Business Forum
Dec 2026 ยท New Delhi
Delegation
Trade delegation to Solomon Islands
Feb 2027 ยท Solomon Islands
Buyer meet
Solomon Islands buyers-sellers meet
Mar 2027 ยท Mumbai
Policy
Joint working group on market access
Nov 2026 ยท Virtual