Oceania · Country profile
Vanuatu
India-Vanuatu trade corridor: $11.6B bilateral trade, $1.2B FDI into India.
$11.6B
Trade with India
+10.1% YoY
$661.0B
GDP
Nominal
$1.2B
FDI into India
Cumulative
-$3.5B
Trade balance
India deficit
Top exports to Vanuatu
- Electronics
- Marine products
- Engineering goods
Top imports from Vanuatu
- Copper and ores
- Gold and precious metals
- Edible oils
Trade corridor with India
2025: $11.6B · 5-yr CAGR 13.5%
Goods trade in USD billion, illustrative demo figures.
Latest Vanuatu stories
Trade4h ago4 min read
India-Vanuatu bilateral trade hits a new quarterly high
FDI7h ago5 min read
Vanuatu investors commit fresh capital to Indian manufacturing
Policy10h ago6 min read
Revised tariff schedule for India-Vanuatu goods notified
Technology13h ago7 min read
India and Vanuatu deepen cooperation on digital and AI standards
Policy and tariff watch
| Measure | Change | Status | Date | Alert |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Import duty on engineering goods | 3% 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-Vanuatu Business Forum
Apr 2027 · New Delhi
Delegation
Trade delegation to Vanuatu
Dec 2026 · Vanuatu
Buyer meet
Vanuatu buyers-sellers meet
Jan 2027 · Mumbai
Policy
Joint working group on market access
Mar 2027 · Virtual