Srinagar, July 26 -- India has emerged as a major smartphone exporter to the US, accounting for nearly 36% of total imports between January and May 2025 - up from 11% last year - largely driven by Apple iPhone shipments. This surge has significantly reduced China's share from 82% to 49%, as per data from the US International Trade Commission.

During the same period, India exported 21.3 million smartphones to the US, a threefold year-on-year increase, with shipment value soaring 182% to $9.35 billion, already surpassing 2024's full-year figure of $7 billion.

Apple CEO Tim Cook recently said most iPhones sold in the US this quarter are likely to be "Made in India." The company has ramped up manufacturing in India through contract partners...