Asia ยท Country profile
Timor-Leste
India-Timor-Leste trade corridor: $14.1B bilateral trade, $3.7B FDI into India.
$14.1B
Trade with India
+6.6% YoY
$326.0B
GDP
Nominal
$3.7B
FDI into India
Cumulative
+$2.0B
Trade balance
India surplus
Top exports to Timor-Leste
- Organic chemicals
- IT hardware
- Refined petroleum
Top imports from Timor-Leste
- Copper and ores
- Gold and precious metals
- Edible oils
Trade corridor with India
2025: $14.1B ยท 5-yr CAGR 11.5%
Goods trade in USD billion, illustrative demo figures.
Latest Timor-Leste stories
Trade5h ago4 min read
India-Timor-Leste bilateral trade hits a new quarterly high
FDI8h ago5 min read
Timor-Leste investors commit fresh capital to Indian manufacturing
Policy11h ago6 min read
Revised tariff schedule for India-Timor-Leste goods notified
Technology14h ago7 min read
India and Timor-Leste deepen cooperation on digital and AI standards
Policy and tariff watch
| Measure | Change | Status | Date | Alert |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Import duty on engineering goods | 4% to 1% | 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-Timor-Leste Business Forum
Nov 2026 ยท New Delhi
Delegation
Trade delegation to Timor-Leste
Jan 2027 ยท Timor-Leste
Buyer meet
Timor-Leste buyers-sellers meet
Feb 2027 ยท Mumbai
Policy
Joint working group on market access
Apr 2027 ยท Virtual
Opportunity sectors
โ๏ธS12Coal10% projected demand growth๐S17Diamond, Gems & Jewellery9% projected demand growth๐ปS22Electronics & IT & Components8% projected demand growth๐ณS27FinTech & Digital Payments19% projected demand growth๐S32Global Trade13% projected demand growth๐S37Logistics & Supply Chain10% projected demand growth