Sign inHS 870899
| Year | Direction | Value | Quantity | Net weight | How it was measured |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Imports | $2.1B | 232,460,337 kg | 232,460 t | Aggregated by UNSD · weight estimated |
| 2024 | Exports | $3.5B | 662,628,411 kg | 662,628 t | Aggregated by UNSD · weight estimated |
| 2023 | Exports | $3.3B | 625,643,589 kg | 625,643 t | Aggregated by UNSD |
| 2023 | Imports | $2B | 195,868,082 kg | 195,868 t | Aggregated by UNSD · weight estimated |
| 2022 | Imports | $1.9B | 198,929,362 kg | 198,929 t | Aggregated by UNSD · weight estimated |
| 2022 | Exports | $3.1B | 592,899,812 kg | 592,899 t | Aggregated by UNSD · weight estimated |
| 2021 | Imports | $1.8B | 166,814,111 kg | 166,814 t | Aggregated by UNSD · weight estimated |
| 2021 | Exports | $3B | 599,914,331 kg | 599,914 t | Aggregated by UNSD |
| 2020 | Exports | $2.1B | 358,439,457 kg | 358,439 t | Aggregated by UNSD · weight estimated |
| 2020 | Imports | $1.2B | 77,229,809 kg | 77,229 t | Aggregated by UNSD · weight estimated |
| 2019 | Exports | $2.6B | 425,814,351 kg | 425,814 t | Aggregated by UNSD · weight estimated |
| 2019 | Imports | $1.4B | 128,228,838 kg | 128,228 t | Aggregated by UNSD · weight estimated |
Source: UN Comtrade · https://comtradeapi.un.org. Figures are for all trading partners combined.
Nobody has published a domestic substitute for this commodity yet. Substitutes are curated, so an empty list means nothing has been recorded — not that no substitute exists.
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This pathway outlines the steps, risks, and estimated capital requirements for establishing domestic manufacturing of vehicle parts and accessories (HS 870899) in India, leveraging existing export capabilities while navigating high import dependence and zero recorded domestic substitutes. Conduct Initial Technical and Supply Chain Assessment: Begin by evaluating the exact specifications of vehicle parts and accessories under HS 870899 currently imported at USD 2,122,852,214 annually. Map out raw material availability given that known domestic substitutes are none recorded and domestic suppliers with matching capability stand at 0. Establish Pilot Production Line: Set up a first commercial line to test manufacturing processes. This unblocks initial product validation and allows the team to assess median domestic supplier lead time, which is currently not recorded as no supplier has published one. Scale Operations and Leverage Export Infrastructure: Transition from the pilot phase to full-scale production. Utilize India's established export capability in this sector, which stands at USD 3,504,575,732 annually, to secure international distribution channels and offset domestic supply chain gaps. Risks: High import dependence with 31 out of 35 points, exposing the operation to global supply chain shocks. Complete absence of known domestic substitutes and zero matching domestic suppliers, leading to potential bottlenecks in raw material and component sourcing. Unrecorded median domestic supplier lead times, creating uncertainty in production scheduling and fulfillment timelines. Regulatory and capital risks associated with standing up heavy industrial manufacturing for automotive components.
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