What goods were traded on the Indian Ocean?
Trade Routes on the Indian Ocean
- Mediterranean Basin.
- Ceramics, Wine, Gold, Olive Oil, Glassware.
- East Africa.
- Ivory, Gold, Iron Goods, Slaves, Quartz, Tortoiseshells, Leopard Skins.
- Arabia.
- Frankincense, Myrrh, Perfumes.
- India.
- Grain, Ivory, Precious Stones, Cotton Textiles, Spices, Timber, Tortoiseshells.
Which Indian Coast is best for the marine trade with China?
According to the latest survey of 2019 the coasts are Mumbai port and JNPT(Jawaharlal Nehru port) which carries 70percent of Indian maritime trade with China and other countries.
How much percentage of India’s foreign trade is by sea?
India has a share only 0.75% (2003–04) in the total world trade. About 90% of India’s foreign trade is done through the sea.
Which was the first biggest port in India?
The largest ports in India – Jawaharlal Nehru Port Jawaharlal Nehru Port is the largest container port in India. It also belongs to the TOP 50 largest ports in the world (27th place). It is also referred to as JNPT and Nhava Sheva. It was established on the 26th of May 1989.
Who is India’s largest trading partner?
United States
What is India’s largest export?
Searchable List of India’s Most Valuable Export Products
| Rank | Indian Export Product | 2020 Value (US$) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Processed petroleum oils | $26,174,665,000 |
| 2 | Medication mixes in dosage | $16,635,015,000 |
| 3 | Diamonds (unmounted/unset) | $15,213,101,000 |
| 4 | Rice | $7,980,028,000 |
Which country was the top trade partner of India in 2020?
China
Is India still importing from China?
In 2020, India imported goods worth $58.71 billion from China, the government told Lok Sabha on Wednesday.